Catch up on what we've been doing
Call out for 2 x Artists in Residence Connecting Pollok: Culture Collective Programme
The Village Storytelling Centre is delighted to present 2 x year long Artist in Residency posts as part of our Connecting Pollok, Culture Collective Programme.
The artists will have the opportunity to be embedded within some of the area’s exceptional natural and heritage assets and to respond to challenges and opportunities that matter to people here in Greater Pollok. These residencies will suit creative practitioners with a strong track record of working in socially engaged / participatory contexts.
Residencies dates : 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2027.
Artist fee : £25,000 to cover 2 x days per week for 45 weeks.
Production budget : £3000
Deadline for applications : 9am, Tuesday 21st July 2026.
For full information about the opportunity and the application click here
We are proud to be members of Culture Collective, a network of participatory arts projects from across Scotland funded by @creativescots.
Reaching across Scotland, each unique project is designed and driven by the community in which it is rooted, playing an important part in shaping the future cultural life of Scotland. For the sector as a whole, @CultureColSco shines a light on the crucial importance of participatory arts projects for artists, for communities and for the future.
Emerging Voices in Storytelling – Call out
The Village Storytelling Centre is committed to supporting the development and diversity of Oral Storytellers and narrative performers within Glasgow. With funding from Creative Scotland, we are delighted to present an opportunity for three Emerging Storytellers to take part in a fully paid, 12-week placement.
Emerging Storytellers will receive structured support throughout the 12-week placement from the VSC team to hone their craft in oral storytelling and gain skills in applied methods.
Application deadline: 17th of July
Interviews: 23rd of July
For full information and application
CLICK HERE
Damshot woods – Family event
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SAVE THE DATE
our next family event in Damshot woods will be Sunday 28th June, 1 – 3pm.
Come rain or shine we will be ‘Celebrating the Sun’, with a mix of mixsummer inspired storytelling, arts, crafts and outdoor play activities.Listen to a solstice story, create sun prints (cycanotypes), make a solar wheel and more.
Meet in Damshot Woods, use the enterance on Damshot Crescent (near to where it meets Damshot road), Pollok, G53 5HE
This is a free event for all ages.
Please let Andrew know you are attending – andrew@villagestorytelling.org.uk
Would you like to take a part?
Do you want to be a part of The Village Storytelling Festival 2026 team?
We’re looking for volunteers to support our programme of storytelling and activities at The Boardwalk in Glasgow, from 3rd-6th June, as well as our amazing kite fest, that will take place on thee 24th of May.
There are a range of roles available, from helping welcome visitors to assisting with event setup and general support on the day.
No previous experience is required – just a willingness to get involved!
For the full information about volunteering click here
