FREE EVENT PROMOTING CREATIVE FUTURES IN FURTHER EDUCATION

Creative Stirling has teamed up with Access to Creative Education Scotland to create a free event for young people this August. Here’s Community Development Officer Sam Green with more details:

Creative Stirling has long been dedicated to empowering young people in Forth Valley by offering them opportunities to explore and develop their creative talents.

Over the past year, we have focused on equipping these young individuals with essential creative and employability skills, guiding them towards brighter futures and helping them navigate the diverse career paths within the arts.

Through our Creative Youth Assembly (CYA), we’ve connected young people with professionals from various creative fields, offering them first hand insights and inspiration.

Our mission is to ensure that every young person, regardless of their background, has access to the resources and support they need to pursue their passions and thrive in the creative industries.

On the 28th of August, our upcoming CYA session will host an event in collaboration with Access to Creative Education Scotland (ACES). This event is designed to inform young people about the valuable support ACES offers to those interested in studying arts in further education.

Date: Wednesday, 28th August

Time: 16:30 - 18:00

Venue: Made in Stirling/Creative Stirling, 44 King Street, FK8 1AY

Admission: Free

Suitable for S4 - S6 pupils (S1-S3 welcome to find out information for future!)

Find out more about the event below:

About ACES

ACES is a Widening Participation programme by Edinburgh University aimed at S4 to S6 students who aspire to study visual creative subjects such as art, design, or architecture. The programme provides a range of events and activities designed to help students understand their chosen subjects and navigate the application process for university. ACES offers support and impartial advice to guide students towards a successful career in the visual creative industries.

 Support Offered by ACES

 ACES offers comprehensive support through all stages of the pre-application process, including:

 - School Subject Choices: Guidance on choosing the right subjects that align with university application requirements.

- Portfolio Preparation: Workshops and advice to help students develop a competitive portfolio.

- UCAS Application Process: Assistance with the entire UCAS application process specifically for art, design, and architecture courses.

- Creative Development: Support in exploring options and developing skills relevant to students' chosen subject areas.

- Practical Workshops: Hands-on sessions to build skills and gain insights into the visual creative fields.

- Networking Opportunities: Chances to meet current students and learn from their experiences.

 Eligibility Criteria

 ACES offers support to young people who meet at least one of the following criteria:

 - Care experienced

- Live in a Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) quintile 1 or 2 postcode area

- Unpaid young carer

- Estranged from family

- Refugee or asylum seeker

- Entitled to free school meals (FSM)

- Entitled to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

- Live in a low-income household

- Live in a remote or rural area

- Education impacted by challenging circumstances

How to book

This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the support available through ACES and how it can help you achieve your goals in the creative industries. Whether you are just starting to consider a career in art, design, or architecture, or you are already working on your portfolio, this session will provide valuable insights and guidance.

Book your free space here