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We believe that the creativity of older people should be visible and valued. That's why we’re supporting Culture Counts' call for a Culture Act in the next Scottish Parliamentary term.
Find out more culturecounts.scot/cultureact
#CultureAct2026 #CreativeAgeing
📸Jassy Earl
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⭐ 2 weeks left to apply for our Programme Manager (Angus) vacancy.⭐
Interested? Please read the full job description on our website and apply by 9am on Monday, 20th April.
luminatescotland.org/job/programm...
#CreativeAgeing
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⭐ VACANCY – Programme Manager (Angus) P/T, £16,995 for 17.5hrs/week ⭐
Interested? Please read the full job description on our website and apply by 9am on Monday, 20th April.
luminatescotland.org/job/programm...
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Naghat Ahmed, Carla Angus, Claire Stevens and Dr Euan Winton to our Board.
Full story: luminatescotland.org/welcome-to-f...
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Artworks created by older people from the local community in collaboration with artist Maureen Crosbie will be on display at Forfar Library this week (18th – 21st March).
Find out more about the exhibition and wider project on our website: luminatescotland.org/creative-age...
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Don't miss out on the chance to join artist Maureen Crosbie at Forfar Library’s Lend & Mend Hub for a series of creative workshops.
Events are free to attend but booking is essential – contact Forfar Library direct to book and find full details on our website: luminatescotland.org/opportunity-...
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‘Ephemeral to concrete - a second chance’ is the latest blog on our website, written by Arti Prashar OBE.
It shares Arti’s reflections on our recent Older Artist Seminar with The Baring Foundation, which featured the life journeys of three older emerging artists.
Link to blog in comments 🔗
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Don’t miss our new resource 'Learning to lead dementia inclusive singing activities’.
Aimed at song leaders and written by musician Jo Miller, it looks at getting started, choosing repertoire and managing sessions, with lots of practical advice.
▶️ singing.luminatescotland.org/guide/learni...
Angus artist Maureen Crosbie will lead creative workshops for older people at Forfar Library’s Lend & Mend Hub, with taster sessions on Friday 6th February.
▶️luminatescotland.org/opportunity-to-get-sew-c...
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Earlier this week we enjoyed a special celebration event at Elderslie Village Hall.
We were joined by Active Communities' Singing Buddies and residents of Lancefield Care Home and Adams House for an afternoon of song and friendship. Thanks to all who took part.
#creativeageing
📷 Eoin Carey
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⭐ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY ⭐ We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees from early 2026.
Bruce Tait Associates are leading on recruitment for this post - full details: bta.current.jobs/job/chair-lu...
Applications close on Monday, 8th December.
#creativeageing #boardvacancies
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🙌A big thank you to our inspirational speakers - David Taylor, Liz Bertram-Gossan and Christine Kydd – for taking part in today’s Older Artist Seminar.
Thanks to everyone who attended, and The Baring Foundation for their support. Blog coming soon.
#creativeageing #emergingartists
📸 Jassy Earl
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We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees from early 2026.
Bruce Tait Associates are leading on recruitment for this post - full details: bta.current.jobs/job/chair-lu...
Applications close on Monday, 8th December.
#creativeageing #boardvacancies
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Join us on Tuesday, 18th November for an Older Artist Seminar with The Baring Foundation.
This free online event explores opportunities that can arise from finding a new creative career or developing a new artistic direction in later life.
👉 luminatescotland.org/events/event...
📸 Robbie Synge
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⭐ CLOSING SOON - LAST CHANCE TO APPLY⭐
We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage a wide range of projects and events that support creative ageing practice in Scotland.
👉 Full job description: luminatescotland.org/job/programm...
#creativeageing
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⭐ VACANCY – Programme Manager P/T, Hybrid, £26,272 for 28hrs/week⭐
We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage a wide range of projects and events that support creative ageing practice in Scotland.
👉 luminatescotland.org/job/programm...
@creativescots.bsky.social @agescotland.bsky.social
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Are you an artist or creative professional with an interest in creative ageing?
Why not join us at Eden Court in Inverness on Thursday, 6th November for a special, free event with guest speakers, discussions and networking.
luminatescotland.org/events/event...
#creativeageing
📷 Jassy Earl
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⭐ VACANCY – Programme Manager P/T, Hybrid, £26,272 for 28hrs/week⭐
We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage a wide range of projects and events that support creative ageing practice in Scotland.
👉 luminatescotland.org/job/programm...
@creativescots.bsky.social @agescotland.bsky.social
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We’d like to say a big thank you to @westonfdn.bsky.social for awarding us funding towards our core costs. 🙌
This support will help us to increase access to the arts for older people across Scotland through our programme of creative activities and training.
📷 Jassy Earl
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The Scottish Dementia Arts Festival gets underway on Thursday, 25th September at the Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling.
The programme features the very best of music, theatre, poetry and film produced by those diagnosed with dementia.
Full details: www.deepnessdementiaarts.co.uk/dementia-art...
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🍂Booking for our autumn events programme is now live. Online and in-person events will explore artist wellbeing, opportunities for older artists and creative ageing perspectives.
🎟️Events are free, but booking is essential.
👉Full details: luminatescotland.org/work/events/
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⭐ VACANCY - Administrative Officer P/T, Hybrid
£27,000 FTE pro rata for 17.5hrs/week
We are looking for a part-time administrative officer to support our day-to-day operations, projects, and activities.
Interested? Apply by 9am on Wed 17 Sep.
luminatescotland.org/job/administ...
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⭐REMINDER - closing Monday 18 August, 9am
Creative Ageing Artist Residency available in Forfar, Angus.⭐
Full brief on our website 👇
luminatescotland.org/.../creative...
#creativeageing #artistresidency #Forfar #Angus #closingsoon
📷 Creativity for Carers in Harris – photo Al Johnston
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⭐ New Chair and Board Members
We are recruiting for a new Chair and 2-3 Board members to start in early 2026.
Closes on Monday, 29 September. More info 👇
luminatescotland.org/job/trustee-...
📷 Kate Temple
📢 Evaluation and Research Support Tender
We are seeking evaluation and research support on a longer-term freelance/consultancy basis from autumn 2025 to spring 2028.
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luminatescotland.org/about/jobs/
Closes 9am on Mon, 1 Sep.
📷 Jassy Earl
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Delighted that Tonia will be starting with us in September.
