About

by Makers for Makers

Who we are

Applied Arts Scotland is a membership organisation run ‘by makers for makers‘ in Scotland. We nurture the creative heart and soul of making practice, celebrate expertise, and facilitate practical opportunities for creative and professional development.

What we do

• We are a network of like minded people working together and in partnership within the applied arts sector in Scotland.
• We facilitate knowledge sharing across local, national and international making communities.
• We offer services to assist makers in their day to day practice – professional development, creative experimentation, capacity building and the sharing of resources and expertise.
• We undertake projects which promote collaboration and enable the sharing of expertise.
• We represent the authentic voice of the sector which is primarily made up of sole trader and micro businesses in a wide variety of urban and rural locations across Scotland.

Find out more

• Explore current and past projects.
• Read about the benefits of membership and how to join
• Access our archive of AAS Newsletters
• AAS’s active partnership working with Scottish Artists Union