We’re taking a short break from our regular monthly member meet ups this June as schools close and summer holidays begin.
We’ll be back later this month with an update to our programme.
We’re taking a short break from our regular monthly member meet ups this June as schools close and summer holidays begin.
We’ll be back later this month with an update to our programme.
Click below for your monthly roundup of news, opportunities, and updates from across Glasgow’s creative community.
Got something to shout about? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@creativeglasgow.co.uk
Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning
Creative Glasgow is seeking three artists for a pioneering durational project exploring multilingualism, permaculture, and learning for sustainability within Scottish Primary Schools. We’re delighted to be partnering with University of Glasgow to support the artist selection and dissemination of project learning and outcomes.
About the Project
‘Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for sustainability through languages and arts. The project starts from a critical observation: in our multilingual world, we struggle to bring together worldviews, connect language resources and develop reparative solutions to human-environment systems.
The project, launched in May 2025, will focus on the role of multilingualism and principles of permaculture in shaping and supporting human-non-human ecologies. The project team will collaborate with a wide range of participants and co-researchers (including children, artists, teachers, researchers, and educators) to develop new creative learning approaches, resources, and professional development opportunities for teachers. The project aims to ensure that young learners can fully contribute to sustainability within their communities.
This project builds on previous collaborations and pilot initiatives (e.g.: Multilingualism through Art). These initiatives have laid the foundations of a series of innovative arts-based activities in language learning which continue to support teachers across Scotland to meet the language needs of all multilingual learners. ‘Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ (SDLL) will draw on this expertise and it will transform relationships between languages, the arts, and the environment by exploring in depth the potential for transforming schools through permaculture designs.
The Project Team
SDLL is a 3-year collaboration between University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, and SCILT (Scotland’s National Centre for Languages). The core team of researchers will work closely with three schools in Year 1-3 and will bring on board ten further schools starting within Year 2. The team will include three artists selected for this project. The selected artists will develop their professional profile and work collaboratively with the project team, teachers, young learners, and their parents.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, other key collaborators include Bilingualism Matters and ScotDec.
Creative Glasgow is partnering with University of Glasgow to support the recruitment of artists and dissemination of the project learning and outcomes.
We heard from Frank and Emma from Bad Pony Media at our recent member meet. They have several projects on the go at the moment and are looking for talent of all kinds, both in front of and behind the camera…
PEOPLE OF GLASGOW
BAFTA celebrated, multi-award-winning Scottish film and TV Production Company Bad Pony Media UK are working on the third season of their new Amazon Originals series “People of Glasgow”. A cross spectrum of Glaswegian’s of all ages and from all walks of life, backgrounds and demographics are being sought for the latest episodes of the half-hour series across the following categories; musicians, actors, artists, community workers, medical practitioners, entrepreneurs, change-makers, authors, and other professionals. Also being sought are those with “unusual jobs” or “job titles”, and those with passion projects that “break conventional barriers or challenge the status quo”. The only prerequisite is that all candidates MUST have a love and connection to the city of Glasgow – for instance, having worked, lived and/or studied, launched their business in Glasgow etc – for a minimum of one-to-three years. All successful candidates will be invited to record with them in their TV studios in Merchant City. Please visit www.badponymediagroup.
POPULATION HEALTH FILM
Film-maker and Future 100 Award Winner Frank McGowan and Creative Pool Next Gen nominated broadcaster Emma Newlands have teamed up to produce a hard-hitting new documentary for policy-makers in Scotland, looking at healthcare inequality in places such as Springburn, Possilpark and the surrounding areas of North Glasgow. The team are on the lookout for everyday people and/or health or community professionals willing to share their insights, stories and experiences across things such as healthcare, food provisions, green-spaces, schools, education, addiction services and more to contribute to the powerful film. The completed project will be put forward to Scottish government policy makers, and will go towards the creation of more robust and suitable policies for people across Scotland. For more information please contact Emma Newlands. All contributors will be reimbursed travel expenses and receive shopping vouchers for their time given to the project. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday July 22nd at 5pm
TALENTED?
Bad Pony Media is on the lookout for talent of all kinds, both in front of and behind the camera. So, if you’re interested in being a presenter, actor, writer, producer, or appearing behind the scenes as a runner, production manager, or director, get in touch via the webform on their website at www.badponymediagroup.co.uk
Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2025
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) will take place from 20 October to 9 November 2025, exploring the theme of ‘Comfort & Disturb’. There are currently several opportunities for artists, organisations, and volunteers to get involved with the festival.
Volunteer Collective: SMHAF are looking for ten people to join their new volunteer collective — a year-round volunteer group that will help us tell powerful stories, support events, and explore mental health through creative content.
Deadline: 22 Jun
More info here
New Producers: Applications are open for Film Hub Scotland’s New Producers programme! Apply for placements with SMHAF, Macrobert Arts Centre, Scottish Documentary Institute, and North East Arts Touring (NEAT).
Deadline: 23 Jun
More info here
Mental Health Arts Network: The Mental Health Arts Network is a year-round initiative to bring together a community of artists interested in making creative work about mental health.
Next Event: 24 Jun
More info here
Writing Competition: Enter their writing competition with new fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction inspired by mental health and our theme of ‘Comfort & Disturb’.
Deadline: 4 Aug
More info here
Event Submissions: Their open event submission process allows organisations to host events as part of the festival programme. Events can include exhibitions, creative workshops, performances, live music, film screenings, discussion events, and much more – anything that uses the arts or creativity to engage people in mental health.
Deadline: Mon 14 July
More info here
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our May Member Meet at Trongate 103.
Our members were treated to a warm welcome from the Project Ability team and enjoyed the current exhibition featuring the works of young painters Greg Coultas and Struan Robb. Both artists develop work through Project Ability’s Create studios, which support young people with additional needs in developing their artistic practice.
We also had the rare opportunity to step behind the scenes into the Project Ability’s huge studio space and gain insight into the incredible range of creative activities taking place both within the building and throughout the local community.
Did you know you can hire the kiln at Project Ability? Kiln hire is £60. If you would like any further information about this or room hire please contact operations@project-
Beyond the tour, the event provided a relaxed and open space for Creative Glasgow members to connect, share ideas and promote upcoming work. Scroll down to our Member Spotlight to find out what everyone’s up to…
We’re taking a break from our regular monthly member meet ups this June as schools close and summer holidays begin. We’ll be back later this month with an update to our programme.
I am a Glasgow based performance artist engaging with autobiography, visual and physical theatre, and storytelling. As a performer, director and facilitator, I use devising as a tool to create work that comments on societal structures and explores what it is to be human.
Robert Thomas James Mills is an artist and writer from Glasgow. He is an advocate for breaking down barriers to experiencing contemporary art.
His personal art practice personifies the cosmos as a celebration of all things.
Our purpose is to bridge industry skill gaps with a crafted curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce. We are committed to fostering creative professional growth through bespoke and innovative CPD courses.
Emily Weaver is a multimedia visual artist. She graduated from Duncan and Jordanstone College of Art & Design in 2021 with a degree in Contemporary Art and is currently based in Glasgow. Her practice takes inspiration from ancient traditions and folklore.
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