Travelling Gallery Returns to Dumfries & Galloway
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Travelling Gallery Returns to Dumfries & Galloway
We are thrilled to welcome the return of the Travelling Gallery into D&G for their Autumn 2026 Exhibition! The Travelling Gallery is an exhibitor on wheels, reaching far and wide to deliver art and culture free of charge to communities of Scotland since 1978. It is a small space but mighty inspiring, with a bus…
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Members’ Gathering | Reflecting on Six Bowls: Ecologies of Resistance
Hello dear reader. The following reflection is written by me, Craig Duncan. In case you missed my introduction – I am the Creative Spaces Associate newly embedded in the What We Do Now Network. As part of my tenure I will be exploring what it means to be a young artist within a Creative Placemaking…
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Sparks 2026 is Open
Big changes start with small creative ideas. The What We Do Now network has officially opened its Sparks programme window for 2026, and is inviting members to share their proposals. Designed as an incubator for grassroots innovation in Dumfries and Galloway, Sparks provide the space and support for collaborative explorations to unfold with communities. It’s the…
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Meet our New Network Coordinator
What We Do Now is fuelled by individuals who truly understand the power of grassroots connections. These are the people who bridge gaps, champion inclusivity, and breathe life into local culture from the ground up. We are thrilled to introduce someone who brings that exact spark to our regional development, though to many of you,…
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Farewell from Andy Furlonger
Dear Members, after almost two years, my adventure as the Membership Manager for What We Do Now is at an end. It has been a truly life-changing experience. Arriving from one of the world’s most metropolitan cities, there was a certain amount of trepidation about my new life in Dumfries and Galloway. Little did I…
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The Art of Storytelling – A Reflection
Our recent gathering explored The Art of Storytelling, bringing people together to reflect on how stories help us communicate ideas, connect with communities and explain the value of creative and community work. The session looked at some of the key elements of effective storytelling. Participants discussed the importance of clarity, emotion and structure, and how…
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Reflections – Inspiration and Shared Ideas
Katharine Wheeler A few weeks back, some of our members travelled to Edinburgh to visit WHALE Arts and then North Edinburgh Arts, both part of the Creative Community Hubs Network coordinated by WHALE and the fabulous Eva and Morvern. We have been growing our friendship together for a while, and this visit truly felt like…
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Recruitment: Evaluation & Impact Coordinator (Creative Placemaking)
The Stove Network | University of Strathclyde | Dumfries The Stove Network, in partnership with the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Marketing, is recruiting an Evaluation & Impact Coordinator to join the team in Dumfries. This new role is part of a funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership and will lead an important programme exploring the value…
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Tickets now on sale for LABS x WWDN: Creative Neighbourhoods
23–24 April 2026 | Stranraer Tickets are now available for Creative Neighbourhoods: A Blueprint for Local Placemaking, the second LABS event in the What We Do Now programme. Taking place in Stranraer on 23 and 24 April 2026, this two day gathering will focus on the neighbourhood scale. The level where culture is lived, relationships…
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Recruitment: Network Coordinator
What We Do Now is entering its next phase. We are looking for a Network Coordinator to help shape and steward this stage of development. This is a central role within WWDN. You will: Photographer credit Kirstin McKewan We are looking for someone who understands the creative and community landscape of Dumfries & Galloway. If…