UPLAND Arts has received funding support from the National Lottery in the latest round of Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund awards.
The Making Connections project will deliver a suite of activity that will consolidate Upland’s work to date. This will include research, development and presentation of an ambitious and innovative programme of creative activities that connect wider and more diverse audiences.
Amy Marletta, project director, Upland, said: “We are delighted to have received this support from Creative Scotland which will enable us to continue developing creative projects across Dumfries & Galloway for a wide range of audiences.
“The funding will enable us to create more opportunities for artists and makers to connect with children, young people and rural communities, sharing skills and celebrating local heritage as well as developing their own practice. We look forward to strengthening existing partnerships and building new ones.”
Iain Munro, acting CEO at Creative Scotland, said: “With funding from the National Lottery, we are delighted to support Upland Arts and the important work and relationships that they will be creating through The Making Connections programme.”
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A full breakdown of July’s awards, can be found here.
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