Ongoing projects...

Crafts

Mothers Of Purl creates a space for weaving traditional craft skills, notions of function and the crafted art object. The group knits together making, sharing skills and stories from it's diverse experiences. Currently based in Springburn this group is made of women from Iran, Somalia, Turkey, Ivory Coast, Pakistan, Scotland and more countries. For more information about the group and events, see the website.

Dance

YDance is running free dance classes for asylum seekers, refugees and their friends who live in Glasgow. You don't need to book, just turn up and give it a go. To find out more click here.

Music

Fugees United is an integrated collective of young musicians. Currently they are producing material for an album as well as providing opportunities for isolated young people to become involved. Through their music, community activities and club nights they encourage cultural collaboration and integration amongst Glasgow's new communities. Find out more about Fugees United by checking out their myspace page.

Poetry

Seeds of Thought is a forum to share ideas and to enrich our experiences. A place where people can meet to discuss and express themselves through creative writing, poetry, short stories, reading and recital.

Free. Suitable for adults aged 16 and over.

Every other Saturday from 2pm to 4pm at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. For more details, please see here.

Visual art

Street Level Photoworks is a photography and new media art gallery. They have been involving refugees and asylum seekers in a collaborative arts project for the past three years. Check out their website to view some of the results.

For information on how to get involved contact Iseult by e-mail or on 0141 552 215

Artists in Exile, Glasgow is a network of professional asylum seeking, refugee, international and local artists. They introduce and provide a platform for artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds and organisations, conduct community outreach programmes, hold exhibitions, host writing workshops and produce theatrical/musical/poetry events. Artists in Exile, Glasgow is funded by Glasgow City Council & The Scottish Arts Council.

For more information contact Artists in Exile, Glasgow by e-mail.

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