Art, Agency and Creative Activism for every young person in Scotland

JUPITER +

Jupiter + is an ambitious off-site programme that brings world class art to the high streets across Scotland. For 2025/26 the project, in its 4th iteration, will be in Dundee having previously visited Perth, Ayr and Paisley. For previous reports please see below.

A learning programme devised by the well known education team from Jupiter Artland runs alongside the commission. The workshops provoke new thinking at an important stage of development and when fundamental decisions about their future are about to be made.The studio acts as an incubator for young people to develop their own agency, implement their own creative activism and secure Scotland’s cultural future by encouraging a pipeline of ambitious, creative, talented young people.

HOW IT WORKS

Every school in the area is invited to visit and participate in a creative workshop that responds to the Artwork. Learning is through ‘mentoring moments’, practical skills and inspirational teaching. Our teaching is rooted in Curriculum for Excellence attainments and skills based opportunities. This specially tailored learning process opens a world of possibilities to young people – from introducing the potential of a career in the creative industries to opportunities in tertiary learning.

The ORBIT Youth Collective is a vital component of the programme. Running alongside Jupiter+, it brings together 20 creative young people nominated by schools, colleges and community groups. The 7 month-long programme provides an deep level of support including residential weekends, visiting artists studios ,exhibitions, workshops and 1-1-mentoring and portfolio support .