Finding Residencies and Opportunities
Wednesday 28 October 2026
5 -6 pm, Online
The second session of this year’s Working Space programme explores how to identify, apply for and secure opportunities that are right for you and your practice.
Throughout your time at GSA and beyond, developing strategies for finding and pursuing opportunities can make a real difference to your creative practice. Residencies, commissions and other opportunities can provide valuable space to develop your skills, generate income, build your portfolio and connect with new people and networks.
This session will look at practical ways to research and identify opportunities, understand what...
The second session of this year’s Working Space programme explores how to identify, apply for and secure opportunities that are right for you and your practice.
Throughout your time at GSA and beyond, developing strategies for finding and pursuing opportunities can make a real difference to your creative practice. Residencies, commissions and other opportunities can provide valuable space to develop your skills, generate income, build your portfolio and connect with new people and networks.
This session will look at practical ways to research and identify opportunities, understand what makes an application effective, and present your work with clarity and confidence. It will also explore how to use your time and resources effectively, helping you to focus your efforts on opportunities that genuinely align with your interests, ambitions and practice.
The session aims to leave you with a more targeted and considered approach to finding opportunities and give you the confidence to pursue them.
Guest Speakers:
Helen Voce: Creative Project, Event and Development Programme Producer
Alexia Holt: Director of Cove Park
Side Hustles to Seed Funding, Ways to fund Your Creative Practice
Tuesday 24 November 2026
5 -6 pm, Online
Developing sustainable ways to generate income, understanding how to communicate the value of your work, and knowing how to pitch an idea or price a commission are all essential skills for building a creative practice.
This session will explore some of the tried-and-tested approaches used by creative practitioners across the industry to generate income and secure funding. From side hustles and freelance work to grants, investment and seed funding, we’ll look at the different routes available and how to identify which might be right for you and your practice.
You’ll hear from...
Developing sustainable ways to generate income, understanding how to communicate the value of your work, and knowing how to pitch an idea or price a commission are all essential skills for building a creative practice.
This session will explore some of the tried-and-tested approaches used by creative practitioners across the industry to generate income and secure funding. From side hustles and freelance work to grants, investment and seed funding, we’ll look at the different routes available and how to identify which might be right for you and your practice.
You’ll hear from creative-sector funding experts who will share practical insights into where to look for funding and opportunities, how to communicate your ideas effectively, and how to approach conversations about money with greater confidence.
Whether you’re looking to fund a new project, develop a creative business, or simply become more confident when quoting for commissions, this session will provide useful tools and strategies to help you take the next step.
Guest Speakers:
Medeia Cohan-Petrolino: Founder and Director at Good Authority Consultancy
Marwa Ebrahim (Product Design 2017): Founder-turned-investor and Associate at Haatch.
Understanding Your Value, AI & Creative Practitioners
Wednesday 27 January 2027
5 -6 pm, Online
This session explores the evolving role of creative practitioners in a rapidly changing creative landscape, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.
As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, it’s increasingly important to understand how these changes may affect the way we work, the skills we develop and the value we bring as creative practitioners. The session will consider both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, while exploring what remains uniquely valuable about human creativity, judgement and practice.
We’ll look...
This session explores the evolving role of creative practitioners in a rapidly changing creative landscape, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.
As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, it’s increasingly important to understand how these changes may affect the way we work, the skills we develop and the value we bring as creative practitioners. The session will consider both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, while exploring what remains uniquely valuable about human creativity, judgement and practice.
We’ll look at how the creative sector is responding to these developments and consider what they might mean for your future practice, career and professional development. The session will encourage you to think critically about where AI can support your work, where it may create new challenges, and how you can continue to develop and communicate your value in an evolving industry.
Guest Speaker To Be Announced Soon.
Managing Clients, Costing Your Work and Getting Paid
Tuesday 23 February 2027
5 -6 pm, Online
This session explores the evolving role of creative practitioners in a rapidly changing creative landscape, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.
As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, it’s increasingly important to understand how these changes may affect the way we work, the skills we develop and the value we bring as creative practitioners. The session will consider both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, while exploring what remains uniquely valuable about human creativity, judgement and practice.
We’ll look...
This session explores the evolving role of creative practitioners in a rapidly changing creative landscape, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence.
As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape creative industries, it’s increasingly important to understand how these changes may affect the way we work, the skills we develop and the value we bring as creative practitioners. The session will consider both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, while exploring what remains uniquely valuable about human creativity, judgement and practice.
We’ll look at how the creative sector is responding to these developments and consider what they might mean for your future practice, career and professional development. The session will encourage you to think critically about where AI can support your work, where it may create new challenges, and how you can continue to develop and communicate your value in an evolving industry.
Guest Speakers:
Finni Porter Chambers (MDes Interior Design 2021) : Paticiparty Designer + Facilitator+ Researcher
Molly Hankinson (Painitng and Printmaking 2018) : Artist
Building an audience for your Creative Practice
Wednesday 24 March 2027
5 -6 pm, Online
Building an audience is about more than promotion – it’s about creating meaningful connections around your work and developing relationships that can support your creative practice over time.
In this session, you’ll explore effective ways to showcase and share your work, communicate what you do, and use practical marketing strategies to reach new audiences. We’ll consider how different platforms, networks and approaches can help you increase your visibility while ensuring that how you present your work feels authentic to you.
The session will also look at how building an...
Building an audience is about more than promotion – it’s about creating meaningful connections around your work and developing relationships that can support your creative practice over time.
In this session, you’ll explore effective ways to showcase and share your work, communicate what you do, and use practical marketing strategies to reach new audiences. We’ll consider how different platforms, networks and approaches can help you increase your visibility while ensuring that how you present your work feels authentic to you.
The session will also look at how building an audience connects with developing a professional network, creating new opportunities and supporting your longer-term career development. You’ll consider who you want to connect with, how to reach them, and how to turn initial meetings into meaningful professional relationships.
Guest Speakers:
Holly Allan: Marketing Coordinator at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Morgan Hastie: Deigner and Scottish Young Designer of the Year 2026