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An artists impression of the Trongate 103 interior

Artistic roots Following months of preparation, eight of Scotland’s arts organisations begin the move to their new home Words: Anna Millar

ensuring Glasgow maintains its position as a global player in contemporary art. One of the many factors that make this a building unlike any other are the opportunities on offer to a huge number of people: artists, school and youth groups, community organisations and individuals with an interest in art.’ Malcolm Dickson, chair of the Trongate 103 Tenants’ Forum, added: ‘These organisations are an integral part of Scotland’s cultural scene and they serve a wide range of people. Over the years so many budding and established artists, filmmakers, musicians, creators and members of the public have passed through our doors and we have all seen the positive effects of those encounters.’

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N ew space Trongate 103, bringing together some of the country’s most exciting arts organisations, is finally laying the foundations for its September launch. Glasgow Print Studio, Street Level Photoworks, Transmission, Glasgow Centre for Media Access, the Russian Cultural Centre, Glasgow Independent Studio and Project Room, Sharmanka and Project Ability all began the move into their new home this month. The new centre for ‘arts and creativity’ will launch alongside the increasingly popular Merchant City Festival.

Funded by Glasgow City Council, The National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Enterprise and The Merchant City Townscape Heritage Initiative, Trongate 103 allows the public to participate in, view and buy a wide variety of art.

Set within an existing six-storey Edwardian warehouse, the space will provide a home for galleries, workshops, artists’ studios and production spaces supporting the creation of art, including printmaking, photography, digital media, film, video, kinetic sculpture, painting and ceramics.

for Development Councillor George Ryan, Executive Member and Regeneration at Glasgow City Council, said of the move: ‘Trongate 103 is a unique project that will play a key role in

BRIEFS

THE WEST End Fair, Scotland’s largest Art Craft and Design fair is returning to Edinburgh. Over 100 makers, artists and designers will sell their own work including wood, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, fashion, accessories, glass, metal, mixed media, art and photography. St Johns Church will host the fair between the 8 and 30 August; entry to the event is free. IN ANTICIPATION of their upcoming 40th Anniversary celebrations in September, the Scottish Ballet has gifted over 700 boxes of archive material to Glasgow University Library, including photographs dating back to 1969 intended to leave their mark on Scottish culture.

BALLOCH pub The Tullie Inn’s annual Folk Festival is set to include winners of the Glasgow’s Got Talent competition, ‘Celtic Spirit’ will take to the Tullie’s stage on Friday 24 Jul at 9.30pm.`

EIBF DIRECTOR STANDS DOWN Catherine Lockerbie, the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, has stepped down from her position after a 9-year tenure. Lockerbie leaves behind one of the most respected book festivals in the world, thanks largely to her commitment over the past decade. The List wishes her all the best for the future.

MELA TIME The Edinburgh Mela Festival is returning to Pilrig Park this year for its usual celebration of cultural diversity in Scotland, taking place between 7–9 Aug. The BBC Asian Network are on board for the first time and will be broadcasting live from the event, which features performers from Scotland and across the Asian world.

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