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Scotland-based women of colour Nikki Kilburn and Shondra Riley invite you to join their conversations with guests from marginalised communities who share their passion, experience and expertise. Connect with their purpose, and understand what equality means to them and why it helps everyone. Funded by The National Lottery, Community Fund. We have since evolved to a new name and identity You can connect with us via @zyacommunity our website is: www.zya.community FREE GIFT! Download a complimentary issue of our digital magazine here: https://trueandwoke.com/magazine read less
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Representation in Scotland's Creative Sector
Aug 19 2022
Representation in Scotland's Creative Sector
What's changed in Scotland's Creative sector since the Uprising?Join us for a conversation with Briana Pegado, FSRA, artist and writer as we unpack our thoughts on this matter. Is there an equal playing field for POC artists in Scotland? Are we fairly represented in a meaningful way or is it tokenism? Will it last?[00:00:15] Chapter 1: What's changed since the Uprising?[00:03:01] Chapter 2: Are the Changes sustainable?[00:07:16] Chapter 3: Is there enough opportunity?[00:11:02] Chapter 4: Modern Craft, Powerful Voices on Witchcraft EthicsResources:We Are Here ScotlandBriana Pegado's websiteModern Craft, Powerful Voices on Witchcraft EthicsGuest Bio:Briana Pegado FRSA is an artist, writer, and the former Co-Director of We Are Here Scotland CIC, a community interest company that supports Black and POC creatives in Scotland. Her work in the third sector and in the creative sector has been grounded in supporting artists to fulfil their creative potential. As founder of the award winning Edinburgh Student Arts Festival (ESAF) and co-founder of Povo, a ‘conductancy’ that supported collaborators to use play to better understand their creative process, her belief that creativity is for everyone has driven her creative practice. Outside of the arts, she has worked in healing spaces to support people through complex trauma and is an experienced facilitator in using healing modalities to support people to live more balanced lives.Want to connect with us?Email podcast@trueandwoke.cominsta @trueandwoketwitter: trueandwokewww.trueandwoke.comRemember to use #trueandwoke when you share on social media.This episode is sponsored by The National Lottery Awards for All.Theme song: "Power in Harmony" by Shondra Bowie Riley