South Asian Artists Scotland Networking, Gathering, and Visioning

Join us for a relaxed, creative, and community-focused afternoon hosted by South Asian Artists Scotland. Whether you practice visual art, music, dance, theatre, writing, or any other creative field, this gathering is a space for you to meet like-minded peers, share your practice, and help shape the future of our creative community. Come for the chai and nibbles, stay for the inspiring conversations, new friendships, and potential collaborations!

Schedule of the Day

• 1:00 PM | Welcome
  Arrive, settle in, and fuel up with tea, coffee, and nibbles. Meet new faces and catch up with old friends.
• 1:30 PM | Introductions & Envisioning Our Future
  An opening discussion on our collective vision, including the introduction of a new South Asian Artist Directory in collaboration with Theiya Arts. Share your ideas, your needs, and help shape what comes next.
• 2:30 PM | Interactive Networking (Facilitated by Neha Apsara)
  A lighthearted, playful, and structured networking session where connections flow naturally. Share your practice, swap stories, and explore potential creative partnerships.
• 3:30 PM | Hopes for Our Future (Facilitated by Neha Apsara)
  A reflective session to dream big. What do we want to see for South Asian artists in Scotland? Let’s discuss, brainstorm, and plan together.
• 4:30 PM | Reflections
  Wrap up with reflections, fresh inspiration, and a solid network of new contacts.

Details & Accessibility

• Who it’s for: Open to all South Asian artists or creatives with South Asian heritage* living/working in Scotland at any stage of their career. *South Asian heritage and diaspora, which includes: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, The Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
• What to bring: Yourself and your current favourite South Asian inspiration; this could be a story, film, poem, sculpture or a painting. Refreshments provided.
• Shalmali Shetty, artist and writer, will be our note-taker for the event as she did in 2024 and all attendees will receive a copy of this post event.
• Sani Mamood will be taking photographs on the day and we have a system for you to opt out of having your photo taken.
• Please note that although the event is supported by the National Theatre of Scotland,their staff will not be in attendance, ensuring this remains a space by and for our community.

Event venue & nearby stays

National Theatre of Scotland, 125 Craighall Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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