Last Thursday: Member Meet Up

Our members told us they wanted MORE IN-PERSON NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES! You spoke and we listened. We’re bringing our regular monthly members’ meet-up out into the city…

At the end of May we’re meeting in Project Ability, at Trongate 103, a centre for Arts and Creativity based in Glasgow’s Merchant City. We’ll be joined by Project Ability’s team who will give our members a tour of their current Exhibition from Greg Coultas and Struan Robb, young painters who work with their Create studios. We’ll also be treated to a tour of their artist studios and hear more about what creative activity goes on in the building and the surrounding area.

Come along to meet with creative practitioners, artists, creative organisations and businesses across Greater Glasgow. Share your work, and promote any upcoming events, activities, resources or opportunities. Hear from the Creative Glasgow team about upcoming programmed events and how to contribute, and ask us any questions you may have.

This event is free - all welcome.

ABOUT PROJECT ABILITY

Based in Glasgow’s award winning Trongate 103, Project Ability provide a welcoming arts community for people with learning disabilities and mental ill-health. They provide the space and expertise to allow them to express themselves, build confidence and achieve their potential, through our weekly workshops, exhibitions and outreach opportunities.

The whole of Trongate 103 stays open late every 1 st Thursday of the month (6-8pm) for the public to come and view events / exhibitions / openings and learn about the art organisations within the building.

Website - https://www.project-ability.co.uk/

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT OPPORTUNITY

We’re on the look out for members who would like to present their work as part of this month’s members meet up. Maybe you work in Trongate 103 or nearby in the Merchant City? All members participating in our spotlight presentations will get 5-10minutes to share their work and highlight any upcoming events, call outs and opportunities. If you’d like to present in May or at a Last Thursday event later this year reach out to programme@creativeglasgow.co.uk

Access information for guests:

● Access to Trongate 103 is level with no steps. There is a wheelchair accessible lift and level access to Project Ability’s spaces on level 2. The space is level once inside.

● We will be meeting in the Foyer of Trongate 103 at 2pm

● There are accessible toilets available for guests.

● Members are welcome to drop-in at any point during the meet up, but should note our team will bring the group up to Project Ability’s space on level 2 after the first 15-20minutes.

● Creative Glasgow is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all members and we will not tolerate bullying, harassment or hate speech of any kind.

● We will be recording the meeting with photographs and short videos, and circulating a round up of news, resources, opportunities and useful links shared during the meeting in our monthly newsletter. If you do not wish to be photographed please let one of our team know when you arrive.

● For any access requirements not covered by the above, please contact our team on info@creativeglasgow.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss your needs and make any reasonable adjustments.

About Us

Creative Glasgow is a membership organisation that unites, promotes, and celebrates creative practitioners across Greater Glasgow.

We’re here to:

● Foster a strong, supportive community for creatives across all disciplines in the city and surrounding areas.

● Create new partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities for advocacy.

● Provide training, networking, knowledge exchange and career support to inspire and inform creative practitioners.

● Support our members to shape Glasgow and its image through their dynamic creative and cultural activity.

● Ensure members have access to the resources and skills they need to thrive.

Whether you’re running a creative business, freelancing with years of experience, or just starting out in your career, Creative Glasgow is open to all creative practitioners living and working in Greater Glasgow.

Join our free members’ directory now: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk