RIG Arts

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RIG Arts is a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde that brings professional artists and communities together in a collaborative and creative way. RIG Arts are passionate about using creativity and innovation to make a positive difference in people’s lives and their environments through co-designing and delivering a dynamic programme of arts and film projects, works

hops, exhibitions, public artworks, community spaces and public events. RIG Arts officially began in 2011 and continues to identify the need for regular creative interventions that build social cohesion through strong community and partner collaborations deeply rooted in the place, also providing respite, emotional nourishment, and enjoyment for a diverse range of people with no barriers to access. Our objectives are to engage disadvantaged people through cultural activities – enhancing their lives, developing skills and encouraging citizenship, community development and education. RIG Arts core services engage a wide range of participants including deprived communities, low-income families, the elderly, adults and young people with mental ill health, and disengaged youth as well as the wider community through cultural events. RIG Arts is a multi-award winning socially engaged arts charity based in Inverclyde that brings artists and communities together in a collaborative and creative way. AWARDS

2024
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce ICON Awards - Skills Development Winner

2023
Creative Lives Awards - The Drying Green Shortlisted

2022
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce ICON Awards - Community Benefit Winner

2021
SURF (Scotland’s Regeneration Forum) Awards, ‘Best Practise in Community Regeneration' -
Creative Regeneration Winner

Creative Lives Awards - Arts & Mind Shortlisted

2018/2019
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Finalist of Best Use of Innovation & Technology Award

2017
SURF (Scotland’s Regeneration Forum) Awards, Best Practise in Community Regeneration - Creative Regeneration Winner

Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Winner of Best Use of Innovation & Technology

2016
Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Winner of Best Use of Innovation & Technology Award

CVS Inverclyde Community Awards - Innovation Winner

2015
CVS Inverclyde Community Awards - Winner of the Arts & Culture Award

2014
Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Winner of Community Engagement

CVS Inverclyde ‘Community Awards - Winner of Arts & Culture

2013
Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Finalist in Emerging Industry Supporting Key Sectors, Creative industries

CVS Inverclyde Community Awards-, Winner of the Arts & Culture

CVS Inverclyde Community Awards- Partnership Finalist

2012
Greenock Chamber of Commerce Bees Knees Awards - Social Purpose Finalist

2011
Inverclyde Council Spirit of Inverclyde Award.

Lovely sculptures by our Creativity in Mind morning class participants. 🐰 🌞 Our CIM classes are sponsored by The Scottis...
06/06/2026

Lovely sculptures by our Creativity in Mind morning class participants. 🐰 🌞

Our CIM classes are sponsored by The Scottish Government Investing in Communities Fund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🌿 Volunteer Spotlight: The Drying Green Team 🌿As part of Volunteers Week, we want to spotlight the incredible work that ...
05/06/2026

🌿 Volunteer Spotlight: The Drying Green Team 🌿

As part of Volunteers Week, we want to spotlight the incredible work that our group of volunteers do to care for and shape The Drying Green.

Working together, this group has played a vital role in maintaining and activating the space, creating something that the wider community can enjoy and feel part of.

Through their involvement, volunteers have built confidence, developed new skills, and formed strong connections with others. For many, it’s also been a stepping stone into wider opportunities, from supporting creative programmes to getting involved in larger events and projects.

They’re an amazing bunch and we are so grateful for everything they bring to RIG 💚🌳🌷

The Drying Green is funded by The Scottish Government Investing in Communities Fund

04/06/2026

2026 SURF Awards are now OPEN for applications!!

The SURF Awards are widely recognised as the most prestigious in the field of Scottish community regeneration.

This year the 5 categories are:
Community Led Regeneration
Removing Barriers to Employability
Improving Scotland's Places
Housing and Regeneration
Creative Regeneration

The SURF Awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member organisations across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government.

The purpose is to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.

So if you know of or work with a great project or you think the area that you live/work in is worthy of an Award then get applying! It is a straightforward application form!

Feel free to share with those you think might be interested. Alternatively, you can nominate a project by completing an application form on their behalf as a nominating party.

Read the full press release: https://surf.scot/2026-surf-awards-open-for-applications/

Information and application materials are available on the SURF website at: https://surf.scot/surf-awards/surf-awards-2026/ Please download and read the Information Paper which contains the full criteria, and the helpful hints box on the website.

For queries please contact Emma Scott on [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 7th September.

Recently, our amazing RIG staff spent the day maintaining our labyrinths scattered across Inverclyde 🧼These labyrinths w...
04/06/2026

Recently, our amazing RIG staff spent the day maintaining our labyrinths scattered across Inverclyde 🧼

These labyrinths were created as a part of the Remembering Together project in response to the COVID pandemic. If you’d like to enjoy them yourself, you can find them at:

📍Gourock Park
📍Wellpark, Greenock
📍Coronation Park, Port Glasgow
📍Birkmyre Park, Kilmacolm
📍Wemyss Bay Community Centre

The labyrinths were worked on by artist Alan Potter along with Walk as One, a group of volunteers across Inverclyde.

The Remembering Together Project is funded by The Scottish Government via Greenspace Scotland 🌳 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Today, Creativity in Mind participants Thomas and Laura visited the Old West Kirk Church on the RIG Arts grounds with RI...
04/06/2026

Today, Creativity in Mind participants Thomas and Laura visited the Old West Kirk Church on the RIG Arts grounds with RIG's Creative Director Jason Orr to learn about the history of the church and carry out a mini impromptu paranormal investigation 👻

We got some high electromagnetic readings around the church pews… have you had any local paranormal experiences to share? Or do you have any memories of Old West Kirk?

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Kayla 🌟As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the amazing people who help make our progra...
03/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Kayla 🌟

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the amazing people who help make our programmes possible.

Kayla has been volunteering with us over the past year, supporting our Creativity in Mind and CIM Plus sessions, as well as helping out in children’s classes at our previous space.

Through her time with us, Kayla has built confidence, developed new creative skills, and become involved in wider projects, including supporting the delivery of this year’s Galoshans Festival 🎭

Kayla’s journey is a brilliant example of how volunteering can open up new opportunities, build confidence, and create pathways into the arts.

We’re so grateful to have her as part of the RIG community! 💚💜

Hi we are looking for a van to use/hire for filming next Tuesday in Glasgow 2nd June. Does anybody have anything similar...
29/05/2026

Hi we are looking for a van to use/hire for filming next Tuesday in Glasgow 2nd June. Does anybody have anything similar to this 👇

At our Carers Gateway Drawing and Painting session this week, we sat outside in the sun and drew the landscape around us...
29/05/2026

At our Carers Gateway Drawing and Painting session this week, we sat outside in the sun and drew the landscape around us, taking inspiration from Etel Adnan’s vibrant, geometric paintings 🟩🟣

These workshops are delivered in partnership with and are a chance for carers to create and connect with like minded people.

Address

Pirrie Hall, 2-1 Campbell Street
Greenock
PA168AN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441475720847

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