A community-led arts and wellbeing programme connecting Lochside, Lincluden, Summerhill and Sandside through creativity, collaboration and place.
About the project:
We are delighted to have been awarded £282,199 through the Scottish Government’s Culture Collective fund, administered by Creative Scotland, to deliver a new 18-month community arts and wellbeing programme across Northwest Dumfries.
Creating Spaces NW Dumfries will bring together the communities of Lochside, Lincluden, Summerhill and Sandside, working with local people, artists and community organisations to create meaningful opportunities for creative participation close to home.
The project will embed artists within neighbourhoods and community spaces, working alongside residents to develop creative projects that reflect the stories, strengths and ambitions of each area.
The project will create opportunities for people to take part, try something new, meet others and see their own experiences and ideas reflected in the places where they live.
Creating Spaces NW Dumfries will bring together the communities of Lochside, Lincluden, Summerhill and Sandside, working with local people, artists and community organisations to create meaningful opportunities for creative participation close to home.
The project will embed artists within neighbourhoods and community spaces, working alongside residents to develop creative projects that reflect the stories, strengths and ambitions of each area.
The project will create opportunities for people to take part, try something new, meet others and see their own experiences and ideas reflected in the places where they live.
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THE PARTNERSOutPost Arts: Project Lead
LIFT D&G: Local Lead WWDN: Project Support Creative Scotland/Culture Collective: Funders Local partners: Summerhill Community Centre, Lincluden Community Centre, Sandside Community Garden, local schools, health partners, housing associations and community organisations across NW Dumfries. |
Creativity in the community:
North West Dumfries is home to around half of Dumfries’ population and has strong community networks and a wealth of local knowledge and creativity. At the same time, communities across the area experience challenges including poverty, poor mental health, social isolation and limited access to cultural opportunities.
Creating Space NW Dumfries will build on the strengths that already exist, with trusted local organisations and relationships making creative activity more accessible. Rather than bringing a programme into the area, communities will develop projects that respond to local interests, ideas and needs.
The programme will create opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in arts activity, develop confidence and skills, connect with others and contribute to the cultural life of their own neighbourhood.
Creating Space NW Dumfries will build on the strengths that already exist, with trusted local organisations and relationships making creative activity more accessible. Rather than bringing a programme into the area, communities will develop projects that respond to local interests, ideas and needs.
The programme will create opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in arts activity, develop confidence and skills, connect with others and contribute to the cultural life of their own neighbourhood.
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Art & Wellbeing TrailA key element of Creating Space NW Dumfries is the development of a vibrant Art & Wellbeing Trail.
The Trail will bring together a connected network of creative installations, activities and community-owned spaces across the four neighbourhoods. Developed collaboratively with local people and artists, the trail will encourage people to explore and move about their local area, engage with creativity, and connect meaningfully with different communities across North West Dumfries. The Trail will provide a lasting legacy - inspiring new creative ideas to take root and grow. |
Building on Existing WorkCreating Space NW Dumfries builds on LIFT D&G's foundational grassroots community work combined with OutPost Arts’ expertise in developing and delivering impactful creative health and wellbeing programmes.
LIFT D&G's community shop, Art Cabin & N.A.N.A Garden projects have engaged, supported and activated local people of all ages through nature appreciation, community-building and creative engagement. OutPost Arts' ground-breaking DG Creative Wellbeing programme has established new cross-sector partnerships across community, care and healthcare settings, creating new opportunities for people to experience the benefits of taking part in creative activities. This project allows us to take combine learning, working alongside communities to explore how creativity can support wellness, connection, empowerment and a stronger sense of place. Learning will be channeled through the What We Do Now network - providing support for the project's delivery team and creating opportunities for reflection. |
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