Creative Ageing Perspectives with Luminate

Thursday, 6th November 2025, 10.30am - 3pm

Eden Court , Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA

Free (limited capacity)

This event in Inverness is for artists and other creative professionals who have an interest in creative ageing. It will comprise presentations, discussions and there will be plenty of time for networking.

Who is this event for?

  • Older artists, whether you have a longstanding career or have come to your practice later in life
  • Artists of any age who work with and for older people in community settings
  • Professionals in cultural organisations who are involved in creative ageing work

There is no charge to attend.

Where is it taking place?

This event will take place at Eden Court and we will be in the MacLean Room. Luminate staff and Eden Court staff will be present on the day to help you get to the right place within the venue. You can find more information about the venue here: Home | Eden Court

How do I book to attend?

Reserve your place by clicking ‘Book your place’ below and complete the online booking form on Eventbrite. Alternatively if you would prefer to book over the phone, please call us on 0131 668 8066.

Places are limited, so on this occasion we are only able to offer one place per organisation.

What to expect on the day?

We will be joined by the following two speakers:

Louise Marshall – Engagement Producer – Dance & Accessible Arts, Eden Court

Andrew Simpkins – Arts Practitioner – Theatre, Eden Court

More speakers will be announced shortly.

All our speakers will reflect on their creative ageing practice and projects. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and have broader discussions around creative ageing during the Q+A session. There will also be time for networking at the beginning of the event and during lunch.

10.30 – Registration and networking over tea/coffee

11.00 – Presentations

12.15 – Comfort break

12.30 – Showcase from Grace Notes (Eden Court’s dance class for older people)

13.00 – Lunch and networking

13.45 – Further presentations and Q+A with speakers and Luminate

15.00 – Event finishes

Please note programme may be subject to change within these timings.

Booking through Eventbrite

Full event details

  • Event Date:

    Thursday, 6th November 2025, 10.30am - 3pm
  • Start Time:

    10:30am
  • Duration:

    4.5 hours
  • Venue:

    Eden Court , Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA
  • Admission:

    Free (limited capacity)