Macrobert crowdfunder to ‘take art into community’
The Macrobert has launched a crowdfunding campaign to take art projects into Stirling communities.
The arts centre’s community projects are usually funded by income generated from ticket sales.
However, with the venue closed for the majority of 2020/21, this income has been virtually non-existent for the past 19 months.
Now, The National Emergencies Trust Local Action Fund has come on board to match one donation per Crowdfunder supporter up to the value of £250.
The Crowdfunder target is £10,000 which The National Emergencies Trust Local Action Fund will match, creating a potential grand total of £20,000.
Macrobert Arts Centre development manager Lisa Robertson said: “The past couple of years have been really hard for us here at Macrobert Arts Centre, with multiple closures and uncertainty around restrictions, but we’ve come back with a bang and are determined to continue providing activities, events and performances for people of all ages and backgrounds.
“As a charity we rely on the support of the public to help us continue our work within our local communities.
“Making a donation could help us reach more people and disadvantaged groups throughout the Forth Valley area, as well as supporting communities to come together and rebuild after Covid-19.
“We are incredibly lucky to have the support from the National Emergencies Trust Local Action Fund so that any donation received up to £250 will be doubled, making your gift go even further.
“Please support our Crowdfunder so we can help those that need us the most.”
Over the last 50 years the Macrobert has provided a diverse programme of activities and events to make the arts accessible.
It hopes that the Crowfunding campaign will continue to support those most in need and help communities to rebuild through arts activities.
Daniel Livingston who runs workshops on drama and visual arts for the Macrobert said: “I’ve seen first-hand how the work we do at Macrobert opens up opportunities for those who have previously never had a space to explore the arts or what they want to say about the world.
“The money raised through Crowdfunder will help us to get back into communities and re-start the creative journeys we’d previously began with people in our work before the pandemic, helping them to develop new skills and confidence in themselves.
“We’re keen to get back out there help our local communities to rebuild, helping them to tell their stories and bring creativity back into their spaces.”
More information can be found on the Crowdfunder at https://www. crowdfunder.co.uk/macrobertartscentre
We’re keen to get back out there help our local communities to rebuild, helping them to tell their stories and bring creativity back into their spaces