Project Spaces

Project Spaces

A range of Project Spaces is available to suit all types of sculptural projects, in the Bill Scott Sculpture Centre and Creative Laboratories. These offer 24 hour access, free wifi and all other Studio Holder benefits.

Artists can apply to work in any one of these spaces for periods of one to six months (with Follow-On Licences possible, dependent on availability), and we operate a strict first-in, first-out rotation.

Please note that these spaces are in high demand and often fully occupied – please submit your application with as much notice as possible.

It is recommended that you discuss your project with Lynn Cowan before applying as there are set guidelines for use, and also with the Technical Team.

All applications are submitted to Lynn Cowan, Front of House Manager and reviewed with Laura Simpson, Director.

In the Bill Scott Sculpture Centre:

Workshops Project Space

Located in the Bill Scott Sculpture Centre at the Workshops Level, giving easy access to the Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plaster Workshops, and with a shared sink.

  • Divided into 4 quadrants.
  • Can accommodate up to 4 artists.
  • Workshops Project Space quadrant dimensions: approx 14m².

If you need more than one quadrant please include this on your application form and give as much notice as possible.

Paolozzi Project Space

Located in the Bill Scott Sculpture Centre at the Workshops Level, giving easy access to the Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plaster Workshops.

  • Divided into 4 quadrants.
  • Can accommodate up to 4 artists.
  • Paolozzi Project Space quadrant dimensions: approx 14m².

If you need more than one quadrant please include this on your application form and give as much notice as possible.

In the Creative Laboratories

Labs Project Space

Located beside the courtyard, with great natural light.

  • Divided into 4 quadrants.
  • Can accommodate up to 4 artists.
  • Labs Project Space quadrant dimensions: approx 14m².

If you need more than one quadrant please include this on your application form and give as much notice as possible.

Courtyard Project Space

A single Project Space located in the Creative Laboratories, in one of the Bays beside the Courtyard, offering a small workspace room and dedicated outdoor work area with workbench.

  • Can accommodate 1 artist.
  • Dimensions: 3.9m x 3.9m

Project Space Charges

Monthly rate: £112 (per person)

(Plus ESW Membership – which can be taken out as Annual £60 (£48 Concession), or Monthly – £5.00 (£4.00 Concession) per month
Refundable Deposit: £49

To Apply

Download and complete the application form:

ESW Project Spaces Application Form (2023)

Submit your completed application form with your CV, a PDF of an Artist Statement and 8 images of your work, in a single PDF, to Lynn Cowan (Front of House Manager): lynn@edinburghsculpture.org.

Please note that links to websites or online storage systems are not accepted.

Applications are reviewed with Laura Simpson, Director.

Images, from top: Eric Schumacher in standard Studio; Oana Stanciu during studio visit in standard Studio; Sebastian Thomas’ space in Paolozzi Project Space; view of standard Studio showing Andrew Gannon’s work.