Caithness call out for men’s art project

Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) says it is excited to announce the launch of a new community-based project focusing on the health and wellbeing of local men.

LAC is looking to recruit an artist to work with two local organisations:

● Listening Ear - Caithness Men’s Group (JIM), Thurso and Wick groups

● Centred - Friday Men's Group, Wick

This artist in residence will be a professional artist or creative practitioner based in or near the Caithness area and able to run regular in person sessions in Wick and Thurso.

The artist will engage with participants from these groups and offer creative experiences.

LAC’s programme to date has predominantly had a women and child focus – with an extensive programme of creative workshops and projects collaborating with organisations who support the mental health and well-being of these groups, such as HomeStart Caithness (providing support for young families), CASWA (Caithness Women’s Aid) and RASASH (Rape and Sexual Abuse Survivors Highland).

LAC has been aware of the low number of men participating in our socially engaged arts programme. When working with community groups, artists’ feedback states it is women who are more likely to come forward and take part.

In response to this, LAC has launched MAP - Men’s Art Project.

Key Information

● 1.5 days per week over a six month period (36 days)

● The fee is £250 per day

● There is also a £2000 materials budget

Key Dates

● Deadline for applications: November 30, 2024

● Start: January 6, 2025

● Finish: June 27, 2025

For more information on this and details on how to apply can be found on LAC’s website here: lytharts.org.uk/map-mens-art-project-artist-call-out/

Lyth Arts Centre is located in the heart of Caithness, just 20 minutes from Wick, and 25 minutes from Thurso.

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