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Thank you, Max

It is a time of comings and goings for us at IAP. We’re recruiting for a number of new team member, but we’re also saying goodbye to some…

Sara Shaarawi joins IAP as International Producer

We are so pleased to share that Sara Shaarawi has been appointed as International Producer with Independent Arts Projects. Sara will lead on the development of the Welcome…

Come work with us + Allies in Activism

IAP Newsletter, 25 March 2026 Join Our Team Full-time Producer (35hrs pw)£33,000 per year Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Monday 20 April 2026 We are seeking an experienced Producer of new…

Work With Us | On Tour

Hello from all of us at Independent Arts Projects (IAP) It’s an exciting and busy time here at IAP, with three shows out on the road, we’d love…

Twice the talent. Three times the Fun.

Why have one when you can have three? We’re delighted to have three fantastic shows heading out on the road this spring. Maya and the Whale by Hazel Darwin-Clements Ideas Jukebox by…

Blog: These Bodies Dancing

Lou Brodie reflects on her time as Associate Artist (Participation) between September 2023 and March 2025 and her collaborative project with Geraldine Heaney, These Bodies Dancing. My role…

Blog: “There’s a lot of work out there for autistic children, but not much for entire families.”

Arusa Qureshi talks to Kirstin Abraham about facilitating multi-sensory workshops for neurodivergent families in the outdoors. Kirstin Abraham’s artistic journey has taken her from fine art photography to…

Outdoor Arts Sessions for Neurodivergent Families

Call out for Neurodivergent Families to join Winter Outdoor Arts Sessionsat the Ecology Centre, Kinghorn Loch by Burntisland.  Sessions take place from 1-3pm on Saturdays 17th, 24th &…

Welcome to the Fringe, Palestine shortlisted for the Creative Edinburgh Festivals Award

Independent Arts Projects were thrilled to be one of the organisers of the Welcome to the Fringe, Palestine mini-festival that took place at Portobello Town Hall from 12-15…

Blog: “I have gained so much from being in queer spaces where people are dreaming liberation through performance.” 

As an Associate Artist with Independent Arts Projects (IAP), Kirsty Biff Nicolson’s work over the past few years has included creative collaborating in community and professional spaces, supporting…