If you are an early career artist ready to showcase your work, Edinburgh Art Festival would like to hear from you.

Following the success of launch of http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/2015/commissions/projects/platform_2015/" target="_blank">Platform: 2015 last August, Edinburgh Art Festival are delighted to announce the call for proposals to participate in Platform: 2016, our new initiative designed to provide a dedicated opportunity for artists at the beginning of their careers to participate in the festival.

Between 3-5 artists selected through the open call will be invited to present their work in a group exhibition as part of the 2016 festival. Selected artists will be given an artist fee, a dedicated production budget, and supported by the festival team throughout the development and delivery of the exhibition.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be based in Scotland and have been living here for a minimum of 2 years. 

2. Have graduated with a BA in Fine Art, or closely related subject, a minimum of 2 years ago and not more than 10 years ago. 

3. Have not yet had significant presentation within a public institution, or achieved representation by a commercial gallery. 

HOW TO APPLY

Download a http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/downloads/116/platform2016.earlycareerartistcover.doc" target="_blank">Coversheet and http://www.edinburghartfestival.com/downloads/117/platform2016application.doc" target="_blank">Application form, and email with supporting documentation to programme@edinburghartfestival.com

Deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 29 February 2016

For enquiries, please email Mary programme@edinburghartfestival.com 

Please ensure email content is no more than 5MB. For large attachments, please send via a file sharing facility such as WeTransfer.com

Platform: 2016 is supported by http://www.saltiresociety.org.uk/" target="_blank">The Saltire Society Trust