So you've got a great idea - a sculpture, an installation, a painting, a play, a book, a screenplay or maybe something else - but you need a little money to take your idea from blank page to reality.

Well, we're here to help. We arrange grants and funding for all kinds of arts projects. Read about artists who have received previous awards and look at our information page to see if you could qualify.

What is the Arts Trust Scotland?

The Arts Trust of Scotland is an independent Scottish Charitable trust. There are seven trustees. The Trust's funds are used to support a small number of emerging artists with significant potential by awarding grants to applicants who meet the Trust's aim.

Who can apply?

The Arts Trust of Scotland supports emerging artists. An emerging artist can be described as one of the following:

• an artist who is currently in, or has been out of full-time art education (including mature students) for no more than five years
• first publication, CD or CD-Rom or DVD
• first solo exhibition or performance (or collective duo) rather than group show
• equipment or instrument purchase, the artist should be able to demonstrate 'emerging' within their application.

Main criteria for selection are:

• the artistic quality of the project
• verification of the artist's potential

Visit the Arts Trust Scotland website to keep up-to-date on future funding opportunities and open calls.