Youth Arts

Creative Glasgow is proud to be supporting Glasgow’s young people 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.

We’re open for young people to join us! Please contact youtharts@creativeglasgow.co.uk to find out more.

Youth Arts
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The Bold Collective

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.

Workshops and Training Opportunities

Each month we host workshops influenced by the wants and needs of our collective. Our workshops usually have a creative activity at their core, and are led by local freelance artists and makers, in venues which are actively involved in the community arts scene. Over this past year we’ve had events at Glasgow Zine Library, The Alchemy Experiment, Rumpus Room, The Paisley Centre, The Burrell Collection, Civic House, MILK, and The Boardwalk. From Risograph Printing, Garment Mending, How to Organise Community Art Events, and Translating Art Into Action.

We offer professional development by encouraging our young people to propose workshops they could run for the group, and facilitating them to deliver these.

Our Participatory Arts Short Course provides a foundational knowledge of working as a freelancer in the creative industries. Covering topics of project planning, budgeting, safeguarding, facilitation and evaluation, the course brings young people together with their peers to build confidence and community in starting their careers

Funding Opportunities

We provide two main funds for young people to apply to. Our Sustainability Grant provides 6 grants to creative projects with sustainability at their core. Our Rayne Foundation provides 4 grants to community arts projects.

Get in touch with us at info@creativeglasgow.co.uk

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Spare A Minute (for the Arts)

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

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Bijli Productions: Threads

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.

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Call for UK YouTubers to Take Part in PhD Research

Are you a YouTube creator based in the UK?
Jumanah, a PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow is studying how the UK’s Online Safety Act is influencing content moderation on YouTube and is looking to speak directly with creators about their experiences to ensure policymakers and researchers hear directly from creators about how regulation and moderation shape online expression.
You do not need to know anything about the Act, and it doesn’t matter whether you’ve noticed any changes to your channel or not.
Interviews are: 25–30 minutes / Online via Microsoft Teams & Scheduled at a time that suits you.
Your contribution can be credited by name and channel in the final published research (or anonymised if you’d prefer), and you’ll receive early access to the findings once they’re released.
If you’re interested in taking part — or would like more information — please get in touch:
Phone: 07491466589

Project Ability: ir/regular reception and artist talk

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.

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Project Ability Studio Open Day

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.

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Studio Yoki: Handbuilding Workshops

BEGINNERS CERAMIC HAND BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Learn how to hand build with creative Glasgow member, Studio Yōki, in a relaxed and friendly environment, and make tea-light holders, vases or tree decorations!
Hand building Tea-light Holders Workshops
Saturday 25th October – 10am – 1pm  /  2pm – 5pm
Saturday 22nd November – 10am – 1pm  /  2pm – 5pm
Hand building Vase Workshops
Sunday 26th October – 10am – 1pm  /  2pm – 5pm
Hand building Tree Decoration Workshops
Sunday 23rd November – 10am – 12.30pm  /  2pm – 4.30pm
For more info and tickets visit studioyoki.co.uk/shop/workshops
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Creative Glasgow Privacy Notice

Last Updated November 2024

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