Creative Stirling

01/06/2026

✨ Little People, Big Ideas ✨
What an incredible day at our miniature art workshop with David Gilliver on Saturday!

We had such a great group. Everyone brought amazing energy, supported each other, shared ideas, and weren’t afraid to explore big themes like identity and inclusion in creative ways. It was a space full of conversation, curiosity, and fun 💬🎨
The work created was truly something special: thoughtful, imaginative, and powerful. We can’t wait for you to see it 👀

Take a look at the work created on our latest blog: https://www.creativestirling.org/news/little-people-big-ideas-workshop-with-david-gilliver

These pieces will be on display alongside other work from across the year as part of our Defining Spaces project, funded by Youth Arts Open Fund.

Huge thank you to David for delivering such a fun and engaging workshop, and to all the brilliant little people who told some very big stories 💛

28/05/2026

A fantastic day sharing progress and next exciting steps with the FORTH2o Project Partners at the Grassmarket Community centre.

Looking forward to working with academic colleagues, artists and communities on the next phase of the culture and heritage work package and the opportunity to explore legacy in this major policy change research project on our future relationship with water.

28/05/2026

SPEAKEASY STIRLING #11 LINE-UP
Introducing... Jo Gilbert

Jo Gilbert is a spoken word artist and writer from Aberdeen who likes shouting int oa microphone at full volume. Writing in their native tongue of Doric (or North-East Scots) and English, Jo's work has featured on BBC Radio 4, in art exhibitions, installations and short films, and spray painted on a mural at Aberdeen Beach.

We're excited to welcome Jo along to Stirling in June! Tickets can be booked using the link below 🎟

https://bit.ly/4uPeNPY

Kevin P. Gilday Creative Scotland

28/05/2026

Would you like to join us for an extra special community meal?

Next Tuesday (2nd June) between 6pm and 8pm we have guests from New Scot families from Ukraine and Afghanistan cooking some of their favourite food and we'd like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us. There will be borscht from Ukraine, bolani from Afghanistan and more!

The meal is free to attend and open to anyone who'd like to join us, you just have to book a space using the link below.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thekitchenat44cic/2226075

27/05/2026

Little People, Big Ideas: Exploring Inclusion Through Miniature Art with David Gilliver Photography

📍 Creative Stirling
🗓 Saturday 30 May | ⏰ 10am-2:30pm
🎟 Free event, booking essential

We still have a couple of spaces for this Saturday's workshop, for young people aged 13-25 who have experienced discrimination, marginalisation, or barriers 💬

Join renowned miniature artist and photographer David Gilliver for a hands-on workshop where tiny figures tell powerful stories. Explore identity, inclusion, and belonging while creating your own miniature scenes using everyday objects.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Meet new people in a safe, inclusive space
✨ Build creative skills and confidence
✨ Be part of a future exhibition

Come connect, create, and share your story.

Book your space now -

Little People, Big Ideas: Exploring Inclusion Through Miniature Art with David Gilliver – Creative Stirling Venue, Sat 30 May 2026 - Little People, Big Ideas: Exploring Inclusion Through Miniature Art Saturday 30th May 10am - 2:30pm | Creative Stirling Venue, 44 King Street, FK8 1AY Free event. Th...

25/05/2026

SPEAKEASY STIRLING #11 LINE-UP
Introducing... Adam Ross

Adam Ross is an indie-folk songwriter based in north-east Scotland. He is a solo artist and has also led the cult indie band Randolph's Leap for over a decade. He is known for his unique brand of articulate lyricism which blends humour, poignancy, wordplay and offbeat stories.

Come along on 12th June to see Adam's set! Tickets can be booked using the link below 🎟

https://bit.ly/4uPeNPY

Kevin P. Gilday Creative Scotland

22/05/2026

Yesterday evening was the launch of New College Lanarkshire HND Art & Design show 'Milieu' here at Creative Stirling venue. The show is only here for the weekend - so you can catch it tomorrow and Sunday 24th May.

Highly recommend you do come and see it - this is a powerful and dynamic group of high quality and thought-provoking artworks. Congratulations to all the students and tutors involved.

Made in Stirling

19/05/2026

Our next Speakeasy will take place on 12th June and tickets are now on sale!

As always, our Speakeasy nights are co-curated with Stirling Makar Kevin P. Gilday and celebrate the best of contemporary talent. Our lineup for June includes...

- Music from Adam Ross
- Comedy from Stuart McPherson - Comedian and Ifrah Qureshi
- Poetry from Jo Gilbert Writer

Tickets are £12.50 and are on sale now - you can book using the link below 🎟

https://bit.ly/4uPeNPY

Speakeasy Stirling #11 – Creative Stirling Venue, Fri 12 Jun 2026 - ABOUT THE EVENTJoin us for the next in our regular monthly cultural nights Speakeasy Stirling celebrating the best of contemporary talent. Each night features a mix of performance, live music, and spoken word, programmed in collab...

16/05/2026

Our friends at the Centre for the Sciences of Place and Memory artist film screening at University of Stirling Pathfoot building this Thursday 21st May

Free - please see link to book

How do we carry loss — and can art help us find our way back?

Join us for a screening of Art in Grief, a 30-minute film by writer and filmmaker Geerteke van Lierop. She shares her experience of sudden bereavement and her encounters in Japan with tsunami survivors who found new direction by giving form to their grief.

Afterwards, there'll be space for questions and open conversation about loss, memory and intimate places.

📅 Thursday 21 May 2026
⏰ 14:00–15:30 (UK)
📍 Pathfoot Lecture Theatre, University of Stirling

Free to attend — register https://forms.gle/jtMBF7znnt3EcR9R6