Lisa’s role in shaping youth arts and culture

A school leaver from Perth will be helping to shape the future of culture and arts in Scotland, having been picked to join the new National Youth Arts Advisory Group (NYAAG).

As part of a body of 35 dynamic volunteers aged 14-23, Lisa Ireland (19) will provide challenge and guidance to Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government on culture strategy and policies.

Another part of her role will be to give her input to Time to Shine, the next phase of Scotland’s national youth arts strategy.

The next year will be an exciting one, and Lisa will be involved in coming up with an artistic way to celebrate 2018, Year of Young People, showcasing the artistic and creative work of young people.

Lisa and other young members met during NYAAG’s first meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop at the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh on August 16.

They discussed the Scottish Government’s Culture Strategy for Scotland and the role Time to Shine and young people will play in its development.

Lisa said:“Young people can develop a wide range of skills through taking part in the arts.

“Many young people are pushed towards academic subjects even when they could reach their full potential in an arts subject.

“Stress and self-confidence during school years can be worked through by taking part in a creative outlet and this also helps form relationships outside of the classroom.”

Janet Archer, CEO at Creative Scotland