drumchapel arts workshop - draw
Scotland
From its origins in 1992, when the local housing association at that time
allocated a tenement house to a group of residents who were keen to participate
in the arts, Drumchapel Arts Workshop, (DRAW) has continued to hold a valued and
valuable place in the local and wider community. Since those early days many
developments and positive partnerships have evolved, and from our milestone
achievement of obtaining charitable status in 2010, our recently established
venue on the ground floor of a block of high rise flats offers an informal
workplace in which those from the local community and beyond can express their
creative potential. Originally DRAW was encouraged to seek funding through Urban
Aid, and we are currently funded through GCC from an Integrated Grant Fund. Over
the years a dedicated committee has worked to ensure a wide variety of
interesting and successful programmes and projects are available to
participants. The many statutory organisations and agencies with whom we have
worked, including the NHS, occupational therapists, Momentum, Right Track and
Careers Scotland continue to help us to open access to the arts and to widen the
horizons of those who participate in the project. The sense of wellbeing,
confidence and social integration which evolves from appreciating and sharing
our cultural wealth is frequently acknowledged by our participants and we
welcome and enjoy a diverse clientele.