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Tramway and Glasgow Arts & Music are pleased to invite Creative Glasgow members to Spare a Minute, the networking and information sharing event for artists and cultural organisations in the city.

The next Spare a Minute will take place in Tramway on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 2pm (Tea and coffee from 1.30pm).

This edition will provide some arts and culture sector updates followed by ‘Spare A Minute’ and a chance to network over tea/coffee and pastries.

How the ‘Spare a Minute’ bit works: if you would like to update the assembled group about current projects/request support/seek collaborators etc. – you’ll have the floor to speak for a minute.

Please follow the link to book a free ticket. Spaces are limited so book soon to ensure you get a place

Threads is a new development programme by Creative Glasgow members, Bijli Productions, supporting the South-Asian community to try new activities and develop skills in theatre and performance.

It includes a series of workshops exploring storytelling through multiple aspects of performance including movement, voice, character, design and more. There is also an opportunity to meet established performers, artists and theatre makers, and find out more about their journeys over a bite to eat in
our Lunch with… series.

Sign up for their first workshops on the link below and stay tuned for the full list of workshops and events.

Workshops are 16+ and free to attend.

Join Project Ability for the opening of SMHAF at their city centre gallery with a drinks reception and artist talk by Grant Glennie.

Celebrate the opening of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) at Project Ability’s city centre gallery on Monday 20th October, 1–3pm.

This special afternoon includes an artist talk by Grant Glennie, whose solo exhibition i’r/regular’ explores the interconnected themes of his lived experience of mental health, art therapy, medication, side effects, illusions and funding. Grant will discuss his creative process, themes within his work and his experience as part of Project Ability’s ReConnect programme.

Project Ability will also be launching their annual ReConnect publication, featuring artwork from a selection of ReConnect artists working across a range of mediums and styles.

Enjoy a relaxed drinks reception, meet the artists and connect with others as they mark the beginning of this year’s SMHAF, a festival celebrating mental health, creativity, and community.

Project Ability are excited to invite Creative Glasgow members to their Open Day at Project Ability’s accessible art studios in Trongate 103 on Saturday 18th October, 1–3pm.

This is a fantastic chance to come and explore their workshop spaces, meet the team of tutors and get creative with a range of fun activities suitable for all ages.

On the day you can try:

• Bold and repeat pattern printing
• Cyanotype printing on card
• Collage
• Zine making
• Stamp making

Whether you’re a current artist at Project Ability, someone curious about joining or just looking for a fun afternoon out, this event is for you.

Cryptic would like to invite fellow Creative Glasgow members to their upcoming event.

Cryptic Nights: Wake // Harnessing the Highlands
Thursday 9 October 2025
19:00 – 22:00
CCA Glasgow // Free to attend

Wake – A sound installation by multi-media artist Aga Paulina Młyńczak, transforming rainfall into an ever-shifting sonic landscape.

Harnessing the Highlands – A film installation by multi-disciplinary artist Fraser Mullen, tracing how hydroelectric power reshaped post-war Scotland.

Project Ability are excited to announce the open call for their upcoming Christmas exhibition, Feathered Friends!

This year, they’re inviting artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to submit bird-themed artworks for the chance to be part of one of Project Ability’s most popular annual shows.

Their Christmas exhibition always draws large crowds of enthusiastic visitors and buyers, making this a brilliant opportunity to showcase your work to a wide audience in their city centre gallery.

Whether you paint, print, sculpt, or create in mixed media, they’d love to see your interpretation of the theme. Selected works will be displayed alongside pieces by Project Ability artists celebrating creativity, community and inclusivity.

Deadline: Sunday 6th October 2025

Grief Talks – Caitlin Hanna

Articulate is delighted to host a thoughtful and sensitive exhibition by Perth-based artist, Caitlin Hanna in The Artium Gallery of their Glasgow city centre studio this autumn.

The preview will take place on Thursday 9 October between 5 and 6.30pm. Spaces are limited so please RSVP below.

Caitlin Hanna is a neurodivergent, queer artist based in Perth. She is a contemporary artist working across a variety of media. With a prime focus on the message or feeling at the centre of the artwork conveying more than the media itself, the media is selected based on what feels best for each intention. Caitlin’s creative work often features confessions, drawing direct from their own emotions and lived experiences.

The artist will also be giving a talk about their work during the exhibition period.  If you would like to attend please contact Articulate.

The Atrium Gallery, Articulate Cultural Trust, 125 St Vincent Street

The exhibition will run until 20th November.

Maggie’s are calling all artists to take part in Scotties in the City 2026. They have over 30 giant, blank Scotties, and we can’t wait to see them brought to life.

The trail will go live on 18 June 2026 for 8 weeks, after which the Scotties will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Maggie’s.

Could you be the designer of one of their Scotties? Download and read the info pack, then you can submit your design by filling out the submission form and emailing your design(s) to scotties@maggies.org