Art @ scra

Art @ SCRA

A celebration of art work by young people in the Highlands

Changing for children and young people

Art @ SCRA Art @ SCRA was a monthlong, multi-media exhibition of art works created by children, young people and their families connected with the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) in the Highlands.

SCRA is a national body focused on children and young people most at risk.

Our vision is that vulnerable children and young people in Scotland are safe, protected and offered positive futures.

Our Inverness office is relocating in 2016, and this project came about as part of the move. We wanted to have a beautiful and inspiring space, and part of that was the aspiration for all of the artwork in the new premises to be created and curated by children, young people 2

and families connected with SCRA.That connection might be attending a Children’s Hearing, being a Looked After Child, or being a Care Introduction: Experienced Young Person.

Includes foreword from our Chair, welcome message from our PR/CEO, The offinal are some our pieces highlights andaour stories from 2014/15. beautiful range of items; but

the process of creating them Our statistics: has been as important as the Afinished summaryproduct, analysis ofgiving data onthe the children and young people referred to participants the opportunity the Reporter in 2014/15. to engage with SCRA in a positive way, something fun to Our Board: do, and the chance to create Information about our Board and our something of which they can Board Members. be proud.

Some pieces have been Looking ahead: and individual submissions, Reflecting on 2015/16 so far. some have been created collaboratively.

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The badges were all handm ade (and some hand drawn) by individuals from a series of badge making workshops ...

St a in e d G l a ss w in d o w s Three beautiful stained glass pieces with a Scottish theme ...

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With thanks to‌

Art @ SCRA

Eden Court Highland Print Studio Wild Rose Escapes Abriachan Forest Trust Who Cares? Scotland The staff of Ashton Road, Oakwood, Avonlea, Moor House and Leault residential units And most importantly, all of the artists who have participated in the project Artistic Director: Terri McCallum Project Manager: Claire Martin February 2016