Inverclyde Culture Collective
Inverclyde Culture Collective is a programme of participatory arts activity taking place across Inverclyde from 2026 to 2027. It is part of Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective network, funded by the Scottish Government, which brings artists, creative organisations and communities together to shape projects around local priorities.
The project is being delivered by various partners and organisations across Inverclyde, these include:
Building on the previous Inverclyde Culture Collective programme, this new phase will support creative activity developed with local people and partners. The programme aims to make arts participation more accessible to communities across the area.
A central theme will be exploring how arts and creativity can contribute to individual and community wellbeing. The programme will also consider the climate crisis, including climate anxiety, alongside other issues that matter to people in Inverclyde.
Artists and creative practitioners will work collaboratively with communities, testing new approaches and developing activity without predetermined outcomes. This will give both emerging and established creatives space to experiment, build partnerships and find thoughtful ways to involve people who may have had fewer opportunities to engage with the arts.
Current Workshops
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The Nights are Drawing in (And We are Dancing)
A free creative movement workshop for adults in recovery with artist Jenny Ward
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Playgarden
Playgarden is an invitation to explore, imagine, and connect through nature.
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Raising Voices
A Community Flag Project with Elena Mary Harris
Opportunities for artists
Inverclyde Culture Collective will create paid opportunities for freelance artists, creative practitioners and other creative professionals to work with communities and programme partners across Inverclyde.
Current opportunities and updates will be shared below as they become available.
