EAF are teaming up with the Skinny for a fourth year running to commission four emerging art writers to write about the EAF25 Programme. The project aims to platform Scotland-based, early career writers from backgrounds underrepresented in journalism, through a mentored, paid opportunity to be published, in print and online, by The Skinny.
Three of the four writers will write two articles, each on a different element of the EAF25 Festival: one EAF commission, and one Partner Gallery commission. In a new development for this year, a fourth writer will be commissioned as the first Longform Emerging Writer, spanning two years (April 2025—August 2026), to write an extended piece on EAF’s first Early Career Artist in Residence. All writers will be supported by a group workshop with The Skinny’s Art Editor, Rachel Ashenden.
Each writer will be paid £75 per article. The Emerging Writers will be paid £150 to cover two articles. The Longform Emerging Writer will be paid £300 to cover their work across the two Festivals, equivalent to 4 articles. There is also a separate access fund available for writers with additional support needs.
For full details on the opportunity, including how to apply, please visit the EAF website.
If you have any queries about the award or application, including access support, please email info@edinburghartfestival.com or call 01312266558.
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