These networking events aim to:

• Connect with other Black and Global Majority artists and creatives across Scotland

• Explore the transformative impact of connecting with diverse older communities

• Discuss creative ageing strategies that create a sense of belonging across cultural backgrounds

• Discover potential employment opportunities, project pathways, and funding possibilities

Each 2.5-hour session will include:

• Welcome and introduction from We Are Here Scotland and Luminate

• Presentation on creative ageing by Paria Goodarzi

• Networking opportunities with fellow artists and creatives

• Workshop discussions on creative ageing challenges and opportunities

• Information on potential funding and support pathways

Ica Headlam, Director and Founder of We Are Here Scotland:

"I'm pleased that We Are Here Scotland and Luminate are working together on these networking events that I hope will allow us to explore new and dynamic ways that our community can use art and creativity to engage with older communities. It's important that we take steps towards intergenerational connections that can lead us to meaningful conversations and positive outcomes for all involved."

Anne Gallacher, Director of Luminate:

"I am delighted to be collaborating with the team at We Are Here Scotland. The population in Scotland is ageing, and at Luminate we believe it's important that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to take part in creative activities as we all get older. A vital strand of our work involves supporting artists to collaborate with older people, and we hope these events will enable Luminate to learn from the experience of Black and Global Majority Artists, and to share our own experience of creative ageing programmes; we are excited to discover where these conversations will lead."

We Are Here Scotland is a non-profit organisation that aims to amplify the voices of Global Majority artists and creatives across Scotland's creative industries, advocating for representation across the arts and valuing the importance of open and honest dialogue. Visit the We Are Here Scotland website

Luminate is Scotland's creative ageing organisation, working to ensure that older people's creativity can flourish whatever their circumstances, experience, interests and ambitions. As the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland, Luminate focuses on innovation, developing creative practice, celebrating creativity as we age, and advocacy. Luminate's Principal Supporters are Creative Scotland and Age Scotland. Visit the Luminate website

Any accessibility requirements will be requested at registration.

We are pleased to offer reimbursement for travel expenses to attendees of our in-person event.

Please retain all receipts for your journey, as these will be required for processing your claim. Complete information on the reimbursement process will be provided during the event and followed up by email afterward