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August 2026 | Newsletter

News 5 August 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.
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Reflecting on MAXIMUM TILT: a festival of artists’ moving image

News 5 August 2026

Across Midsummer this year LUX Scotland and the University of St Andrews Department of Film Studies presented and hosted a new festival of artists’ moving image, MAXIMUM TILT, programmed by artists Andrew Black and Anne-Marie Copestake.
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Job Opportunity: LUX Scotland Learning Programme Manager

Opportunities Deadline 1 September 2026

LUX Scotland are recruiting for the role of Learning Programme Manager.

Available in BSL
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“the sensation of which was only ever more joy” | Jamie Crewe’s ‘Defiling Rain’

News 4 August 2026

In June 2026 LUX Scotland and the University of Edinburgh Art Collection took part in Glasgow International presenting a new experimental work and performance by Jamie Crewe.
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LUX Scotland Summer Closure 2026

News 15 July 2026

LUX Scotland will be closed from Monday 24 August for a summer break for one week.

July 2026 | Newsletter

News 1 July 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.
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LUX Scotland’s visiting lectures and tutorials

News 1 July 2026

LUX Scotland presents introductory talks and tutorials with students at Scotland’s Art Schools and Universities.
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June 2026 | Newsletter

News 3 June 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.
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MAXIMUM TILT: Programme Announcement

News 3 June 2026

We are excited to announce the full programme for our upcoming festival MAXIMUM TILT, programmed by Andrew Black and Anne-Marie Copestake.
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May 2026 | Newsletter

News 6 May 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.
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Research bursaries: digital access to the LUX Collection

Opportunities Deadline passed

We are pleased to release the latest set of bursaries for researchers (including artists, curators and programmers) who work with the moving image and are based in Scotland.
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MAXIMUM TILT: What to expect

News 27 April 2026

The programme for MAXIMUM TILT explores land, place and belonging through a selection of films that explore collective agency over placemaking common to both rural and urban settings.

MAXIMUM TILT Discounted Accommodation

Opportunities Deadline passed

The deadline to book discounted accommodation in St Andrews for MAXIMUM TILT has been extended until Friday 8 May.
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April 2026 | Newsletter

News 1 April 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.
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Announcing Jamie Crewe, ‘Defiling Rain’ at Glasgow International 2026

News 19 March 2026

The University of Edinburgh Art Collection and LUX Scotland present a special two-day screening by Jamie Crewe at Tramway as part of Glasgow International 2026, accompanied by a unique live event featuring Crewe and a musical ensemble.
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March 2026 | Newsletter

News 4 March 2026

Our monthly newsletter includes news, our upcoming programme and up to date Opportunities, Recommendations and Resources.

MAXIMUM TILT Access Bursaries

Opportunities Deadline passed

We have five access bursaries available to support participation in our upcoming festival MAXIMUM TILT, taking place in St Andrews in June 2026.

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News Deadline passed

LUX is looking for new Board members to support our work and bring new skills, expertise and ideas for the future of our organisation.