This 6-part programme is designed for artists, musicians, performers, photographers, TV/Film... whether you’re just starting out or ready to take things more seriously. You’ll work alongside other creatives to form a cohort to support one another.
Across the course, we’ll cover:
- Turning your creative work into something people value and pay for
- Finance, tax and managing income (without overwhelm)
- Marketing, audience building and growing your network
- Grants, funding and support available to creatives
- Practical tools to help you move forward with clarity
- Sat 20/06/26 (10:30–12:30) - In-person Central Library
- Mon 22/06/26 (6–8pm) - online
- Mon 29/06/26 (6–8pm) - online
- Mon 06/07/26 (6–8pm) - online
- Mon 13/07/26 (6–8pm) - online
- Sat 18/07/26 (10:30–12:30) - In-person Central Library
Important: You must be based in the City of Edinburgh Council area and able to attend all sessions. You will be asked to fill in paperwork and a report on the impact later in the year.
By the end, you’ll have a clearer direction, a practical plan, and more confidence in the business side—so you can focus on what you do best.