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What is Creative Spaces?

We are a Dumfries-based collective of young creatives, working with and advocating for our region’s young artists.

Situated in the heart of Dumfries, Creative Spaces collaborates with young creatives from across the region, providing young people with opportunities to engage in the arts. Whether it’s through events, workshops, mentorships, or our annual Associates Programme, we aim to enhance Dumfries and Galloway’s creative scene by offering free access to opportunities and paid commissions.

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Events

Discover more about our diverse range of events & workshops.

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Opportunities

Find out about opportunities for artists, creatives, and community members to get involved with Creative Spaces.

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Associates Programme

The Associates Programme at Creative Spaces offers a 10-month developmental journey for three artists, supporting personal and professional growth through collaboration and individual project development. It is a programme that strengthens Dumfries & Galloway’s creative community by providing events, workshops, mentorships, and networking opportunities for young creative freelancers.

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Associates Directory

Learn more about our previous associates and friends of Creative Spaces.

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News

Find out about the latest news and updates about our associates programme, projects and events.

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What Is Our Mission at Creative Spaces?

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Focusing on partnerships with organisations, places, and funders to influence national policy and be a voice for young people, we also aim to make young people’s creative expression central to the creative sector regionally.

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We aim to spotlight, showcase, and create platforms for young creatives to highlight their practice. Also, we create responsive projects and activities that align with the needs and desires of young people in Dumfries & Galloway.

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We recognise young people’s potential and are creating tailored development pathways to foster their careers. Also, we offer flexibility in our programme to ensure we are acknowledging practices outside of the traditional arts.

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Young creatives are uniquely positioned to challenge power structures and services. We offer flexibility and the opportunity to reinvent. We channel energy through creativity towards broader personal and societal outcomes, i.e., health and wellbeing, careers, and creation. We also embrace fluidity and adaptation for change.

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We aim to build spaces that are both nurturing and experimental. We acknowledge that the creative process can be messy and chaotic. We recognise that fun is as important as impact. Additionally, we provide opportunities to try out new experiences not traditionally offered by other youth programmes.