Creative Scotland is the national body for the arts in Scotland and would like to help even more young people take part in the arts.  In order to do this they’re putting together a national strategy to make sure that everyone gets their chance to shine, so want to speak to young people across the country to find out their views.  The unique perspectives of young people will help shape the strategy.

Key questions to be answered are:

• What does ‘the arts’ mean to you?
• What stops you from getting involved in arts?
• What support do young people need to pursue their talent in the arts?
• What new activities would you like to see in your area?
• How can we make Scotland the best place in the world for young people and the arts?

Young Scot are conducting a focus group to find out the views of creative young people on these questions, which will then help to develop the National Youth Arts Strategy.  The focus group will be on Monday 27^th February at 3pm, in Islesburgh Community Centre, and attendees will be given a £10 voucher for their time!

If you are a young person interested in creative arts and shaping the future of arts in Scotland, sign up to this event by contacting Cara McDiarmid on 01595 74 4477 or cara.mcdiarmid@shetland.gov.uk.