Eden Court and LGBT Youth Scotland team up to give young adults chance to combine art with activism early in LGBT+ History Month
LGBT Youth Scotland and Eden Court are joining forces to host a day of art and activism.
Early in LGBT+ History Month, where the theme for 2025 is activism and social change, the national charity is aiming to help members of the Highland-based LGBTQ+ community aged between 16 and 25 understand their rights, how to create change, and give them a platform to express themselves creatively.
Held at Eden Court on Saturday, February 8, there will be a number of workshops throughout the day in collaboration with Highland figures, groups and charities.
In the morning, Manran frontwoman Kim Carnie will lead "In Voice", a queer singing session off the back of her documentary “Out Loud” which explored her journey to coming out.
Simultaneously, filmmaker and Eden Court employee Chak Hin Leung will lead a workshop on mindfulness through film, and sexual abuse survivors charity Rasash will run a session on taking action against gender inequality.
After a lunch break, further workshops include zine making with Activising For Change and Youth Highland’s session on understanding your rights.
Rounding off the day will be a plenary panel discussion featuring representatives from the Dingwall Youth Forum, LGBT Youth Scotland, Affric Highlands and the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
“For LGBTQ+ young people, the opportunity to express themselves creatively and learn about their rights is transformative,” LGBT Youth Scotland’s digital youth work manager Paula Manners commented.
“Creativity allows them to explore their identities, tell their stories, and build confidence, while understanding their rights empowers them to navigate the world confidently.
“The Creative Voices event will give this opportunity to young people and we encourage all young people in the Highlands aged 16-25 to sign up!”
It is not the first time LGBT Youth Scotland have teamed up with Eden Court, as in late 2023 the charity launched their rural report in the Highland capital, highlighting the impact living in rural communities has on LGBTQ+ young people’s identities.
For more details on what the day will comprise of, and to book your place, click here
