Funding can be used to create new work; explore some aspect of Muriel’s life; travel and/or undertake a residency linked to places or ideas which were significant to Muriel; or to develop and deliver other ideas inspired by Muriel and which emerge from the artistic and creative community in Scotland. The primary purpose of all activity being supported is to allow for new work to be created alongside the foregrounding and discussion of Muriel Sparks’ own contribution. Recipients will be expected to develop and deliver their activity during 2018.

We would like to support individual writers, artists, creative practitioners, groups and organisations through the fund. We are keen to support ideas and projects from artists at every stage of their career – but applicants must be outwith full time education, including any postgraduate study, before the date of submission.

Individuals and organisations already in receipt of Creative Scotland Funding can apply, but you need to clearly demonstrate that this funding is for a new discrete project, and is not being used as co-funding for other activity. All applicants must be based in Scotland.

12 awards of up to £1,500 are available to support people and projects across a range of art forms.

This fund is delivered as part of Muriel Spark 100 - a celebration of the life, work and legacy of Muriel Spark. For more information about the programme of events and activity taking place as part of Muriel Spark 100, go to www.murielspark100.com

For further information, please contact enquiries@creativescotland.com or visit Muriel Spark 100

Deadline for proposals: 4 December 2017