Upland

Welcome to Upland

Upland is a bold, ambitious, rural based visual art and craft development organisation based in Dumfries & Galloway, South West Scotland.
Opportunities

Opportunities

Upland creates opportunities for young people, emerging and established artists. We also signpost to our partners’ opportunities and develop opportunities specifically for and with our Upland members.
Events

Spring Fling Open Studios

Spring Fling is a vibrant visual art and craft open studios event covering the length and breadth of Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland; it is highly regarded as one of the UK’s most successful contemporary visual art and craft events.
Projects

Modern Makers

Modern Makers is a programme which allows a small group of young people to learn craft skills from established makers.

'The best way to become a skilled maker is to learn from one'
Membership

Membership

If you are a professional artist or maker with a connection to Dumfries & Galloway find out about becoming a member!

Opportunities

Emerge Mentoring Award

Applications now open!

New Project

Filmmaker John Wallace will be creating work based on the behaviour of the ospreys at Kelton Mains, Threave Nature Reserve

Past Projects

We deliver a range of projects connecting artists and makers with audiences, communities and each other

News

News