Nurturing Connections through Creative Ageing

We were delighted to work with We Are Here Scotland on a new networking event designed to bring together Black and Global Majority artists and creatives with at least 2 years’ career experience, to explore possibilities for creative engagement with older people in Scotland.

The event featured renowned visual artist Paria Goodarzi as the guest speaker, who shared insights on creative ageing practice and working with diverse older communities.

The event aimed to:

• Foster relationship-building among Black and Global Majority artists and creatives from diverse discipline
• Explore the transformative impact of connecting artists with diverse older communities in Scotland
• Discuss creative ageing strategies that create a sense of belonging across cultural backgrounds
• Identify potential employment opportunities, project pathways, and funding possibilities

We ran an online and an in-person version of the event and both were free of charge.

· Online Event: Tuesday, 6th May 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom

· In-Person Event: Tuesday, 27th May 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Learning Studio, Edinburgh Printmakers (fully accessible venue)