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Developing Creative Lives and Livelihoods in Glasgow

Wednesday 26th March 2025 @ 9:45am - 4:00pm

Civic House

,G4 9RH

Last Thursday: Member Meet Up

Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Cooperage

,G41 2QE

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Hello Students!

Last week, we had an inspiring morning connecting with students and recent graduates at the University of Glasgow’s Creative Connections Careers Fair. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to chat with us and sign up for updates—we loved hearing your stories and learning about your creative journeys.

Exciting Opportunities Ahead!

We’re thrilled to share some fantastic upcoming events that we think you’ll love:

SOUP Event for Students & Graduates

Are you a current student or recent graduate in a creative discipline with a brilliant idea you want to bring to life? Join us for Creative Glasgow’s SOUP Event, part of our Developing Creative Lives and Livelihoods Showcase Day, on Wednesday 26 March!

This event, based on the Detroit SOUP model and inspired by similar events around the world, gives students and graduates the chance to pitch their creative projects in front of a supportive audience. You’ll have four minutes to present your idea, and the audience will vote for their favourite pitch. The winning idea will take home the funds raised on the day. Apply now to take part and bring your ideas to life.

Enjoy a shared lunch, network with like-minded people, and make your mark in the creative community.

Symposium Ticket Offer

Don’t miss out! We’re offering a special half day (£6) ticket for our upcoming Spaces & Places for Creatives Symposium. Grab your tickets now and be part of the conversation!

Youth Arts: The Bold Collective

Creative Glasgow is proud to be supporting Glasgow’s young and emerging creatives through our Youth Arts Programme. Currently funded through the National Lottery and The Rayne Foundation, we host workshops, events and training programmes to build on 16-25 year olds creative and professional development within the arts.

Our Youth Arts programme is youth-led. The Bold Collective is our group of young people who meet monthly, online and in-person to decide on upcoming workshops and events. Sharing their practices and current projects, we aim for creatives of all stages to feel welcome and encouraged.

Want to join us? Please contact youtharts@creativeglasgow.co.uk to find out more…

We can’t wait to continue building connections and supporting the incredible talent coming out of Glasgow. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for future updates and opportunities.

Creative Glasgow Newsletter: 6 March 2025

Click below for all the latest news, events and opportunities from our creative community.

We love highlighting what our members are up to, and we’re always eager to share your news, events, and creative opportunities. If you’ve got something you’d like us to shout about in the next Newsletter, just send us the details and an image to info @creativeglasgow.co.uk (include a title, image, 50-100 words and relevant link).

You can also tag us on Instagram @creative_glasgow so we can help spread the word.

Member Spotlight: //buzzcut// DOUBLE THRILLS

//buzzcut// is an internationally recognised organisation supporting radical performance practises from all over the world, their monthly DOUBLE THRILLS programme returns this Spring at CCA & Platform.

ALEX FRANZ ZEHETBAUER + FEMME CASTRATRICE + Craig Manson + JESS PARIS + lily Ross Millard

1st // 2nd // 3rd // APRIL | Centre for Contemporary Arts

Katy Baird + Althea Young + Kirstin halliday

17th APRIL | Platform (Easterhouse)*
* Coach from Glasgow South & Glasgow Central available

Member Spotlight: Radical Glasgow Tours

Radical Glasgow Tours have have developed two new walking tours examining the history and future of social movements and climate justice.

Each walk follows the route of one of the city’s rivers – the Clyde or the Kelvin – looking at Glasgow’s radical and revolutionary histories, the challenges that the climate crisis presents today, and ways in which we can take collective action. The tours last around 2 hours and cover a distance of about 2 miles.

Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite via the links below:

Friday 28th March 10:30 – Climate and the Clyde

Friday 28th March 14:00 – Climate and the Clyde

Saturday 29th March 10:30 – Climate and the Kelvin

Saturday 29th March 14:00 – Climate and the Kelvin

Sunday 30th March 10:30 – Climate and the Clyde

Sunday 30th March 14:00 – Climate and the Kelvin

Member Spotlight: Swap in the Yard

SWAP IN THE YARD is happening! Circular Arts Network & Rumpus Room are joining forces for a big materials swap.

When: Saturday 22 March, 12 – 3pm
Where: Rumpus Room, G42 8BH

They’re looking for spare art materials to share with young artists, makers, and dreamers. Got any paper, paint, crayons, glue, fabric, yarn, or other crafty bits lying around? Let’s put them to good use!

Alongside the swap, Rumpus Room will be hosting a community meal & 2024 programme evaluation session inside—swing by, share materials, and connect!

Last Thursday

It was an absolute joy to spend the afternoon with so many of you at our monthly members meet Last Thursday.

Thank you to CCA’s Third Eye Bar for hosting and to our spotlight contributors CCA, /Buzzcutt//, and Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District team.

But most of all thank you to everyone who jumped up to share their own updates. It was so inspiring and energising to hear about the work taking place across our community and to see connections being made!

Following the success of last week’s CCA meet-up, we’re excited to take our next meet-up to the Southside. Join us at The Cooperage, Glasgow’s sustainable retail and creative hub, at the end of March to connect with indie businesses, artists, and creative organisations across Greater Glasgow.

Date: Thursday 27 March 2025, 2pm – 4pm
Location: The Cooperage, 674 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2QE

What’s in store:

Presentations from independent creative businesses based in Glasgow’s Southside
Share your work, promote events, and discover new opportunities
Learn about upcoming events and how you can get involved

Cooperage residents Some Great Reward will be serving hot drinks with a special £1.50 member-only offer, and Bocca will be offering a tasty food deal!

This event is free, and all are welcome. RSVP HERE.

If you’re an independent business in the Southside and want to be involved, email us at programme@creativeglasgow.co.uk.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and collaborate!

Resources

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Resources

Check out our member focused resources below

Members

Jen Kelly

Participatory Practice, Theatre, Visual Arts

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

Education, Participatory Practice, Visual Arts

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.

Future Skills

Education

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.

gargobo

Film, Visual Arts

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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