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.
