For over 20 years, the Dewar Arts Awards has supported talented young people to overcome financial barriers and flourish in the arts.

You can read about our application process and fill in an application form at www.dewarawards.org/apply.

Are You Eligible?

Any artist who is under the age of 30 and living or working in Scotland can be nominated.

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Find out about our application process or fill in an application form.

Showcase

View multimedia examples of previous Awardees’ work, including films, music and images.
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