Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Creative Ageing Awards. These are run by Luminate, Scotland’s organisation for the development of creative ageing and this year’s awards are part of their 10th anniversary celebrations.
They will recognise arts, crafts, film and creative media projects and activities which target older audiences and participants, or target cross-generational participants – or projects aimed at a wider audience which have a theme related to ageing.
The definition of “creative ageing” is very wide. Older people engage with the arts and creativity in many ways, and all of them are important. Activities can be led by professional artists, teachers, community workers, social care and healthcare staff, and/or community volunteers.
Some projects will be led by a mix of these groups. Individual awards will recognise an older person who creates their own artistic work, and someone who plays an inspirational role in the field of creative ageing.
Details of what they are looking for in each of six categories are outlined separately here.
To be eligible for consideration for a Luminate Creative Ageing Award, each nomination should relate to projects or programmes that:
- Focus on the visual arts, performing arts, crafts, film or creative media
- Offer an opportunity for people to get involved in, attend or engage with a creative or cultural activity that
- either targets older audiences and participants
- or targets intergenerational participants
- or is aimed at a wider audience and has a theme related to ageing
They define intergenerational projects as those that bring younger and older people together in creative activities that are mutually beneficial and enjoyable, promoting greater understanding and respect between the generations.
The closing date for nominations is Sunday 11 September.
Full details on how to enter a nomination and a link to the form are available here.
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