From 23 July – 3 August 2014, Glasgow will host the XX Commonwealth Games, one of the world’s most significant multi-sports events.

Glasgow 2014 will be Scotland’s largest ever combined sporting and cultural celebration, and the vision is to stage an outstanding Games that will be celebrated at home and across the Commonwealth. As an integral part of an unforgettable Commonwealth Games experience, we have the ambition to stage and support a truly spectacular and surprising programme of cultural events that will bring the Commonwealth to Scotland and take Scotland to the Commonwealth.

Glasgow 2014 Limited, Creative Scotland and Glasgow Life are now inviting individuals and organisations to apply to the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund.

This fund is a major component in the development of the nationwide Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and aims to enhance the Games experience for Scotland’s communities, spectators and visitors, as well as present the best of Scotland’s culture alongside that of the Commonwealth.

A total of £4million is available and individual artists, community-led groups and arts organisations are invited to apply for awards ranging from £20,000 up to £300,000.

Projects can be new and one-off events or enhancements of an existing festival or programme of work. They can feature in either or both the Scotland-wide programme Culture 2014 – which will focus on the countdown to the Games before the focus subsequently turns to other major events, such as the Ryder Cup and the Edinburgh Festivals – and Festival 2014, which will transform Glasgow during Games-time.

Further details on the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and other opportunities, along with background information on the Games, and full guidelines on how to apply to the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund can be found on the Creative Scotland website.

Applications close on Friday 22 February 2013.

View the full press release.

January 2013 Information Sessions

To complement the background and application documents, a series of Information Sessions will be held in the following locations, providing an informal opportunity to find out more about the programme and ask questions. Book your place via the links below.

Tuesday 8 January 2013 – Edinburgh

Wednesday 9 January 2013 – Inverness

Thursday 10 January 2013 – Aberdeen

Friday 11 January 2013 – Glasgow

If you have any access requirements please let us know when making your booking.

The Scottish Education Awards were launched on Monday 3 December by Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning.  The awards celebrate the hard work and success in Scottish education.  They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in learning environments across Scotland.

Nominations for the 2013 awards can be submitted from now until 22 February 2013.  Please circulate and share this information with your networks.  For more information visit the Scottish Education Awards website.

two categories cover the development of creativity skills – the Enterprise and Employability Learning Awards for Primary and Secondary,

http://www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk/

Enterprise and Employability Across Learning Award (Secondary)

Join the thousands of other pupils from the length and breadth of Scotland in an exclusive Glow Meet with the Jolly Elf himself – Santa Claus!

14 December, 11 am http://glo.li/UBQXTZ

Come prepared with questions and ready to help Santa remember the words to his favourite Christmas Carols.

Tune in and join the Christmas fun! All you need is your whiteboard and speakers – you don’t even need a webcam.

For full details of these and other events, please log in to Glow and view the current schedule:

https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.

(Glow log-in and password required).

Ankur Arts Productions (Ankur: pronounced “un- khoor” means “sapling” or “seedling”) is a Glasgow-based charity which has played a pioneering role in developing Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) arts in Scotland.
Ankur achieves its aims through the production and presentation of new work; professional development and training opportunities for artists; extensive and innovative participation opportunities for marginalized audiences and through providing leadership and advocacy for BAME arts practice in Scotland. Ankur is the catalyst for new work, new approaches and new concepts which showcase diverse talents and cultures on a local, national and international stage.

Click here for a direct link to the Ankur entry on the Creativity Portal.