On 13 March Arts & Business Scotland held its annual reception to recognise and celebrate business and arts partnerships that have received funding through the Scottish Government’s New Arts Sponsorship match funding scheme.  

Generously hosted by National Museums Scotland with canapés and service sponsored by Wilde Thyme, a Perthshire based award winning catering company, and wine kindly supplied by Barefoot Wine, the event welcomed the cabinet Secretary for Culture and around 180 guests.

The evening included a short performance from Tommy Smith and members of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.

The evening also marked the retirement of Barclay Price, Arts & Business Scotland’s Chief Executive for the previous 11 years – here seen in conversation with the Cabinet Secretary.