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We’ve published an evaluation report about the impact of our recent pilot project in Forfar.

Visual artist Maureen Crosbie collaborated with older people in an artist residency programme in the town.

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October 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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⭐WE ARE HIRING⭐

Are you enthusiastic about creative ageing? We are looking for an Interim Programme Manager to commission, design and manage a wide range of projects and events that support creative ageing practice in Scotland.

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September 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Award winning director and choreographer Kally Lloyd-Jones is Company Chordelia’s founder.

Kally spoke to us about her new show, Revel, and shared her reflections on the impact of ageing on a creative career.

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📸 Brian Hartley

#CreativeAgeing
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September 3, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Creativity has been shining at Sonas Ard na Gréine!

Our residents have been making tissue paper flowers, pebble art, diamond art, and enjoying building block and puzzle games together.

So much talent, creativity and fun all in one place.

#SonasArdNaGréine #CreativeAgeing #LifeAtSonas
July 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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⭐Creative Ageing at the Edinburgh Festivals⭐

Wish there was an easy way to find Edinburgh festival shows presented by older artists or with themes connected to ageing? 🤹‍♀️

Check out our online guide👇
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📸 © Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

#CreativeAgeing
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July 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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We are delighted to welcome Joan Parr as a new trustee and Chair-Elect. She will take up the role of Chair at our AGM in September.

Full story: luminatescotland.org/luminate-wel...

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Joan Parr joins the Board
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June 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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My piece for @yorkshirebylines.co.uk Older people are not just statistics, stereotypes or problems to be solved, but individuals whose lives remain rich with humour, passion, curiosity and conviction. #CreativeAgeing #AgeOfCreativity #Theatre #RealLives
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Real Stories, Real Lives at Harrogate Theatre

The spotlight falls on Harrogate’s older residents as they take centre stage to portray a spirited celebration of ageing

By John Heywood
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Real Stories, Real Lives at Harrogate Theatre
The spotlight falls on Harrogate’s older residents as they take centre stage to portray a spirited celebration of ageing
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June 21, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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We’ve published a new evaluation report about the Johnstone Song Weavers project. This dementia-inclusive singing initiative was a collaboration with partners in Renfrewshire in late 2025.

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📸 Eoin Carey

#CreativeAgeing #DementiaInclusive
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June 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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We’re excited to share our latest short film celebrating lifelong learning.

Huge thanks to @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social and their Adult 60+ Acting Group for inviting us along to experience a class.

Watch in full: luminatescotland.org/resource/lif...

📸 Aly Wight

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Luminate – Lifelong Learning – The Lyceum 60+ Acting Group
A short film made at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
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May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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We believe that the creativity of older people should be visible and valued. That's why we’re supporting Culture Counts' call for a Culture Act in the next Scottish Parliamentary term.

Find out more culturecounts.scot/cultureact

#CultureAct2026 #CreativeAgeing

📸Jassy Earl
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April 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Museums for Life: Beyond the Museum - How can creative, community-led approaches support more enriching experiences of ageing?

Wednesday 13th May 1:30 - 3:30pm at Cambridge Junction

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#OlderAdults
#Ageing
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April 18, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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⭐ 2 weeks left to apply for our Programme Manager (Angus) vacancy.⭐

Interested? Please read the full job description on our website and apply by 9am on Monday, 20th April.

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April 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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⭐ VACANCY – Programme Manager (Angus) P/T, £16,995 for 17.5hrs/week ⭐

Interested? Please read the full job description on our website and apply by 9am on Monday, 20th April.

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March 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Artworks created by older people from the local community in collaboration with artist Maureen Crosbie will be on display at Forfar Library this week (18th – 21st March).

Find out more about the exhibition and wider project on our website: luminatescotland.org/creative-age...

#CreativeAgeing
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March 17, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Earlier this week we enjoyed a special celebration event at Elderslie Village Hall.

We were joined by Active Communities' Singing Buddies and residents of Lancefield Care Home and Adams House for an afternoon of song and friendship. Thanks to all who took part.

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📷 Eoin Carey
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December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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⭐ LAST CHANCE TO APPLY ⭐ We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees from early 2026.

Bruce Tait Associates are leading on recruitment for this post - full details: bta.current.jobs/job/chair-lu...

Applications close on Monday, 8th December.

#creativeageing #boardvacancies
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December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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🙌A big thank you to our inspirational speakers - David Taylor, Liz Bertram-Gossan and Christine Kydd – for taking part in today’s Older Artist Seminar.

Thanks to everyone who attended, and The Baring Foundation for their support. Blog coming soon.

#creativeageing #emergingartists

📸 Jassy Earl
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November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees from early 2026.

Bruce Tait Associates are leading on recruitment for this post - full details: bta.current.jobs/job/chair-lu...

Applications close on Monday, 8th December.

#creativeageing #boardvacancies
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November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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⭐ CLOSING SOON - LAST CHANCE TO APPLY⭐

We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage a wide range of projects and events that support creative ageing practice in Scotland.

👉 Full job description: luminatescotland.org/job/programm...

#creativeageing
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October 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Are you an artist or creative professional with an interest in creative ageing?

Why not join us at Eden Court in Inverness on Thursday, 6th November for a special, free event with guest speakers, discussions and networking.

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#creativeageing

📷 Jassy Earl
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October 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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🍂Booking for our autumn events programme is now live. Online and in-person events will explore artist wellbeing, opportunities for older artists and creative ageing perspectives.

🎟️Events are free, but booking is essential.

👉Full details: luminatescotland.org/work/events/

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September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We post of our content on LinkedIn - you can find us at www.linkedin.com/company/crea...

#CreativeAgeing #Community
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September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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⭐ VACANCY - Administrative Officer P/T, Hybrid
£27,000 FTE pro rata for 17.5hrs/week
We are looking for a part-time administrative officer to support our day-to-day operations, projects, and activities.

Interested? Apply by 9am on Wed 17 Sep.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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⭐REMINDER - closing Monday 18 August, 9am

Creative Ageing Artist Residency available in Forfar, Angus.⭐

Full brief on our website 👇
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#creativeageing #artistresidency #Forfar #Angus #closingsoon

📷 Creativity for Carers in Harris – photo Al Johnston
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August 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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📢 Evaluation and Research Support Tender
We are seeking evaluation and research support on a longer-term freelance/consultancy basis from autumn 2025 to spring 2028.
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Closes 9am on Mon, 1 Sep.

📷 Jassy Earl
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July 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM