Creating Sustainability in the Gaelic Arts Sector

A’ Cruthachadh Seasmhachd ann an Roinn nan Ealan Gàidhlig is a programme that aims to benefit artists' practice, communities and the environments in which artists live and work.

Sustainability is a key concern for artists and arts organisations across Scotland. It is hoped this programme will bring benefit to artist’s practice, communities and the environments in which they live and work. It has been designed in response to sector needs identified by Creative Scotland and Social Enterprise Academy. We are welcoming learners from across Scotland to the programme to explore these themes, looking at what is already working, how to sustain this and identifying what needs to change and how to make this happen.

Who is it for?
This is a two-day enterprising programme for eight Gaelic speaking artists within in the Gaelic Arts Sector in Scotland, regardless of whether you are self-employed or work for a local or national organisation. The programme will be delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic.

Programme Details
Day 1 - 18 June 2025 | Latha 1 - 18 An t-Ògmhios 2025
By the end of this day you will have:
- Learned from the knowledge and experience of others on the learning programme
- Reviewed your current ways of working in the light of current funding realities
- Reviewed your activities and their fit with the changing needs of customers and beneficiaries
- Used appropriate tools as a lens to filter/review current and future activities
- A basic understanding of an enterprising mindset and it’s context for day 2

Day 2 - 19 June 2025 | Latha 2 - 19 An t-Ògmhios 2025
By the end of the session you will have:
- Explored different sources of finance for growth
- Learned from the knowledge and experience of others on the learning programme
- Developed the use of growth tools and have had the opportunity to sense-check ideas and get support/feedback from peers
- Explored partnership working and what you need to consider to develop new partnerships
- Reviewed some, and learned from, current partnerships and identified what you need to do to form productive partnerships in the future
- Created a plan for your next steps

Delivery Method: This programme will be delivered using Zoom. Both days of the programme will be a combination of live, facilitated sessions and some self-directed learning and reflection activities.

Timing: 10am - 4pm (with regular breaks)
Cost: Fully funded by the Scottish Government through Creative Scotland

For further information, please contact iain@socialenterprise.academy (iain@socialenterprise.academy), or visit https://your.socialenterprise.academy/course/view.php?id=2499