Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN)

We're saying goodbye to Glasgow Connected Arts Network (GCAN). Get ready to say HELLO to Creative Glasgow in 2025!

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

We’re bringing our regular meet-up out into the city! This week, we’re meeting at The Cooperage, a sustainable retail and creative hub in Glasgow’s Southside.


📅 Thursday 27th March, 2-4pm
📍 The Cooperage, 674 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2QE

https://t.co/TT86n2ef2I

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🍲 Four emerging creatives will compete at next week’s Creative Lives and Livelihoods showcase in a live pitch session over lunch by Parveen’s, hosted by SOUP-favourite Kate Hammer. Vote for your favourite to win a micro grant!

https://t.co/Xc7tS36IwY

[Wonder Fools @wonder_fools]

Wonder Fools are excited to be on a panel discussion for Developing Lives and Livelihoods - a creative education, training and professional development showcase from @creative_gla.

1.15pm Panel 3: New Routes into the Creative Industries

https://t.co/If0hd9rlPe

#creativeglasgow

[Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @YTArtsScot]

.@creative_gla are holding Developing Creative Lives and Livelihoods, a showcase event on Wed 26 March 2025 bringing together projects, initiatives & individuals contributing to Glasgow's creative education, training & professional development ecology https://t.co/uBAQjmXRb4

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

Ever had careers advice from…Dracula? 🦇

At our Creative Lives and Livelihoods showcase, Ali Wilson presents Careers Fair, a playful, all-day performance exploring the realities of creative work through fancy dress and sheer determination.

https://t.co/TflEUEoGUF

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

💌 Our latest newsletter of News, Funding & Opportunities is out!

What’s inside?
✨ Fresh funding & job opportunities
✨ Upcoming Creative Glasgow events
✨ Community news & more!

https://t.co/yLrnwK7JAG

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

✨ This month, our Last Thursday: Member Meet-Up is heading to The Cooperage, Glasgow’s sustainable retail and creative hub in the Southside.

This event is free and open to all members!

RSVP: https://t.co/TT86n2dHda

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

Join us for two interactive workshops at our Creative Lives & Livelihoods event – designed to help you navigate the creative industries with confidence and security.

🗓 Wed 26 March
📍 Civic House, Glasgow

🎟 Tickets: £18/£12 conc.

https://t.co/l7Waq0w9pK

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🚀 Going freelance? Starting a creative business? Want to make your practice more sustainable?

The first panel at our Creative Lives & Livelihoods event dives into the realities of creative self-employment, enterprise, and making it work on your terms.

https://t.co/BSy61SAKlu

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

📢 Announcing our next event! Creative Lives and Livelihoods ✨

Join us for a day-long showcase exploring the resources, initiatives, and individuals shaping the city's creative learning ecosystem.

https://t.co/IgNoXxJqip

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🎟 Half day tickets are still available for next week’s Spaces and Places symposium!

Snap up some bargain £6 tickets! You'll hear from the likes of Agile City, The Work Room, Outer Spaces and Laternal North on new developments in Glasgow.

https://t.co/nCAIvUt8Pn

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🏙 We’ll open with our Spaces and Places Symposium with a keynote from Jude Barber, director of Collective Architecture. Jude has led projects for Glasgow Women’s Library, Civic House, and Paisley Library.

Book full day tickets: https://t.co/0vskVekALW

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🗺 At our Spaces and Places symposium we'll be bringing insights from across Scotland. Including:
🍃 Narture CIC (Ayr)
🏺 Sculpture House (Paisley)
🎨 Hapworks (Dundee)

Book full day tickets: https://t.co/0vskVekALW
Half day: https://t.co/GQ2A96OvpJ

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🏙️ Spaces and Places for Creatives in the City

Join us on Tuesday 11 March at Civic House for a full-day symposium exploring the evolving landscape of creative spaces in Glasgow.

Book full day tickets: https://t.co/Fjy5KcvJK7
Half day: https://t.co/zuWtojPyAN

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

⚡️ This month’s Last Thursdays meet-up at Third Eye Bar will spotlight creative projects shaping Sauchiehall Street.

Come by, meet fellow creatives, and hear what’s happening in the city.

Free & open to all! RSVP here: https://t.co/2iT10K3KLI

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🎤✨ CALL FOR STUDENT & RECENT GRADUATE CREATIVE PROJECT PITCHES!

We’re looking for students and recent graduates to pitch their ideas at as part of our upcoming Creative Education, Training & Skills Showcase Day. https://t.co/UrkwkO3m8w

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🏙 We’re bringing our regular monthly members’ meet-up out into the city…

Our members told us they wanted MORE IN-PERSON NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, and we listened! This month's meet up will be at Third Eye Bar, CCA.

https://t.co/a7ELZ7yC1J

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🎤 Meet our SOUP compère!

We’re buzzing to have the incredible Kate Hammer hosting our next SOUP!

Kate will keep everything moving for our micro-granting dinner. We released more tickets this week, so snap them up now!

https://t.co/JasHSWYMw8?

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

📢 CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

On March 26th, we’re hosting a day-long event focused on creative education, training, and skills development. Submit your proposal by Friday 21st Feb.

https://t.co/dwaiew3PJ9

[Creative Glasgow (previously GCAN) @creative_gla]

🍜 More tickets released for SOUP!

If you missed out the first time, here’s your chance to join us for our micro-granting dinner!

Based on the Detroit SOUP model, the project with the most votes takes home the funding raised on the night.

https://t.co/JasHSWYMw8