Artist Development
We are passionate about supporting artists, creatives, and theatre makers at all stages of their careers - from providing bursaries and training, to mentorship and workshops designed to advance practice.
Aberdeen Arts Centre has a long history of supporting new works - including the debut of seminal Scottish play, The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil.
Read on to discover how we have continued supporting local artists to this day...
Artist Development 2025
In 2025, we continue to work with a diverse range of artists to provide the resources local creatives need to develop their craft.
By providing mentoring, dramaturgy, coaching and space in kind, we have been able to support a diverse and inspiring range of talent from across the north east and beyond.
Scratch That
At Aberdeen Arts Centre, our mission has always been to nurture and showcase the vibrant artistic talent of the north east of Scotland.
In partnership with Scottish Youth Theatre, we launched 'Scratch That' in later 2024 - an innovative platform designed to empower emerging artists aged 18–28 to bring their creative visions to life.
Emerging artists Annabel Lunney, Carly Wilson, Ciaran Drysder, and Libby Taylor took centre stage, each delivering a unique and compelling performance.
Artist Development 2024
In 2024, Aberdeen Arts Centre awarded three Artist Development Bursaries.
After receiving 18 expressions of interest and meeting with nine creatives to discuss their projects, three recipients were chosen from a strong and creative pool of applications.
In addition, we were delighted to be able to provide mentoring and other support to a number of other artists throughout the year.
Artist Development 2023
In 2023, Aberdeen Arts Centre was able to award four creative bursaries through our Artist Development Programme.
We were also thrilled to support three more artists throughout the year with mentoring and free-of-charge space to develop their practice.
No Ladies, Please
In 1973, a mass of women stormed The Grill bar in Aberdeen, protesting its ‘men only’ policy. Using Aberdeen Arts Centre’s stage and reception areas, this project explored the spaces we’re barred from, welcomed, and where we thrive, to develop a new work for the north east.
We were thrilled to work with Morna Young as a Scottish Society of Playwrights 'SSP@50' Fellow.
Support Aberdeen Arts Centre
We’re an independent charity with a small team of staff and volunteers who are committed to providing accessible theatre and arts experiences for all.
By kindly donating to us, you will help us maintain and develop our beautiful historic building, nurture the next generation of talent within our Creative Learning Programme, and ensure we can provide local companies, artists and audiences with the very best experience.
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