Cultural Links
Many other people are involved with the Arts and Cultural life of West Dunbartonshire. Here are descriptions and contact details for just a few of them.
Social Inclusion Partnership Arts for Recreation and Careers (SPARC)
SPARC is a dynamic community arts-based organisation originally developed in answer to community interest and need for accessible opportunities in the arts and culture within West Dunbartonshire.
View the Social Inclusion Partnership Arts for Recreation and Careers website.
ARTY-FACTS
ARTY-FACTS is a directory listing over 100 local arts individuals and organisations. The directory includes a brief description of each entry as well as comprehensive contact details.
Read more on Arty Facts.
Clydebank Rebuilt
Clydebank Rebuilt is an organisation dedicated to developing the area - its economy, environment, buildings and society.
View the Clydebank Rebuilt Hompage.
Alternatively, go directly to their Public Arts Strategy webpage.
Here you can find links to some of the national bodies that have supported arts and culture activity in West Dunbartonshire.
Scottish Executive Response on the Cultural Review
This paper is a response to the cultural review, which constitutes the report of the Cultural Commission and the subsequent dialogue which it provoked. It sets out Scottish Ministers' vision for the strategic direction of future cultural policy, and identifies key initiatives, legislation, investment and infrastructure changes needed to implement those decisions. It is the start, not the end, of a new journey towards achieving our ambitious aspirations for Scotland's cultural life.
Read the publication here.
Creative Services
Creative Services is a leading national consultancy on culture and the creative industries.
Creative Services employs consultants with first-hand knowledge of cultural issues at local, national and international level. Consultants have skills in research, strategy development and management, offering support to government and the creative sector.
View the Creative Services website.
The Scottish Arts Council
The Scottish Arts Council is the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland. It offers a unique national perspective on the provision and management of the arts which seeks to balance the needs of all arts sectors and all communities in Scotland.
View the Scottish Arts Council website.
The Scottish Museums Council
The Scottish Museums Council (SMC) is the membership organisation for local museums and galleries in Scotland.
View the Scottish Museums Council website.
Awards For All
Awards for All is a Lottery grants programme aimed at local communities, awarding grants of between £500 and £10,000 in a simple straightforward way. Sometimes quite small sums of money can have a big impact!
View the Awards For All website.
The Big Lottery Fund
Big Lottery Fund was created by merging the New Opportunities Fund and the Community Fund. It hands out half the money for good causes from the National Lottery.
View the Big Lottery Fund website.
