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Judging “The Thread That Pulls” – Reflections from the Visual Arts Scotland Open Exhibition

Published 6 January 2026

Mariam Syed, weaver and AAS Board Member reflects on her experience of judging the AAS Award at Visual Arts Scotland’s Open Exhibition and selecting recipient Molly Kent.

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DIRECTOR Exciting times at AAS as we seek our fir DIRECTOR
Exciting times at AAS as we seek our first employee, our Director. Or Head Gardener! Read on for more or visit the 🔗 in our bio ⬆️ 
The part-time Director will help steward #AAS alongside the Board, Advisors & the existing team of freelance operational & project support. The role will provide a centralised coordinating function, supporting us to achieve our aims by ensuring that actions are followed through, opportunities are identified at an early stage & processes are robust. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the organisation & create conditions that enable makers & making to flourish.
Aligned with our ‘Organisation as a Garden’ (more via 🔗 in our bio ⬆️) ethos, we consider this role to be one of a ‘Head Gardener’, overseeing & stewarding the maintenance, development & presentation of AAS.
🌱 If you’ve got green fingers & are interested, discover more about the Director (aka Head Gardener) role in the downloadable Recruitment Pack. Key information:
▪️Fully remote working
▪️50% FTE (equivalent to 17.5 hours)
▪️£21,000 salary (equivalent to £42,000 gross)
▪️Contributory pension
Timings:
🗓️ Apply by noon, Mon 16 November 2026
💻 Online interviews on Tue 8 December 2026
🏁 Start date on or after Mon 11 January 2027
For an informal chat or more information about the role, please contact #AASChair, Lynne Hocking, chair@appliedartsscotland.org.uk.
The role is funded via @creativescots Multi-Year funding for Organisations.
💦 SOAPDISH CHAT 🧼 CONNECTING MAKERS is supporting 💦 SOAPDISH CHAT 🧼
CONNECTING MAKERS is supporting @morvenmulgrew's International Glasgow Artist-Led Soapdish Biennale 2026, Premier Edition
12:00-17:00, Saturday 12 December 2026
Southside Studios, Glasgow
The Biennale will host:
▪️An International Exposition of Soapdishes in the Expanded Field - part of a Makers Gathering, with works offered for sale, with no commission
▪️A Panel Discussion on soapdishes featuring @m.a.i.r.i, @rhowapa & @alicedanseyw
▪️Pavilions showcasing the best in contemporary Soapdish (20 tables available)
Do you want to be a part of #AASMember Morven's continued endeavours for soapdish related artistry & content in 2026? If so submit a soapdish to the Exposition, express your interest in attending the Panel Discussion, or apply for a table in the Pavilion by 31 October 2026.
More information & application form via 🔗 in bio ⬆️.
#ConnectingMakers are supporting the Exposition & Panel Discussion within the themes: Expanding & Stretching Your Practice, & Expanding Your Audience Locally & Internationally.
THREAD COUNTS MAKER SURVEY 🗓️ Complete by Wednesda THREAD COUNTS MAKER SURVEY
🗓️ Complete by Wednesday 21 October 2026
Have you completed the Thread Counts Maker Survey?
Textile makers in Scotland, we want to hear from you! 
Share your knowledge of what collective resources & support systems exists for you & your practice, what you access & how you experience them in the Maker Survey.
🔗 in bio ⬆️.
Responses from practitioners will support AAS’s research exploring what a flourishing ecosystem would look & feel like for textile makers in Scotland.
Thread Counts is supported by the National Lottery through @creativescots.
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