Published: 15 Dec 2020
UNCON is an event designed to showcase and celebrate the best of youth arts and creativity in Scotland. Since 2016, it’s been held every two years. What makes UNCON special is that it is an event designed by young people, for young people, that showcases and celebrates some of the amazing young talent here in Scotland.
The coronavirus pandemic and Scotland’s response to it has had an enormous impact on every aspect of children and young people’s lives, including on art provision, and their opportunities to participate and progress within the arts, screen and creative industries.
This virtual UNCON, taking place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 January 2021, will give us an opportunity to reflect on the recent impacts on children and young people and ensure that their voices, experiences and aspirations are heard and understood within the recovery process. As we look at the coming decade, we look forward to a youth arts sector that meets these challenges head-on and continues to support Scotland’s children and young people to flourish and achieve in and through the arts and creativity.
We've commissioned partners from across the children and youth arts sectors to share some of the experiences, reflections and ambitions of children and young people. Look out for more programme information in the new year.
