Published on 8 November 2013, Scotland's first National Youth Arts Strategy (Time to Shine) sets out a vision and key recommendations to enable Scotland’s children and young people to flourish and achieve, in and through the arts and creativity.
Read the report from the ERASMUS+ supported exchanged between young people from Scotland and Denmark, to share experiences on ‘how young people can more effectively cooperate with the arts and cultural sectors to enhance the possibilities for young people.
View and download the Strategy in pdf format.
View and download a copy of the Pocket Plan in pdf format.
Behind Time To Shine was a large amount of in-depth research, consultation and support. This paper outlines the consultation and research process undertaken to inform the drafting of the strategy.
The strategy's key themes are also articulated through a specially commissioned graphic novel.
View and download a Gaelic translation of the Time to Shine graphic novel.
Culture and Connection examines how young people across Scotland can shape their creative future. It's based on findings from the National Youth Arts Advisory Group, and a national survey of young people, conducted by Young Scot.
Key findings, full report and case studies from an evaluation of the first two years of the Time To Shine programme from April 2014 to September 2016.
This document offers a summary of Youth Arts award
schemes currently available in Scotland.
An evaluation of the TTS.Digital programme, which aimed to inspire digital creativity in young people. This report was produced by Research Scotland between February 2016 and September 2016.
