That the Parliament congratulates the Beacon Arts Centre on being nominated for the 2023 SURF awards; notes that the award is for its creative contribution to the Inverclyde community; further notes that this was for the arts centre’s work on the Creative Minds festival this summer; understands that the SURF network acts as a forum for regeneration work in Scotland and that its overall aim is to improve the lives and opportunities of residents in some of the country’s disadvantaged areas; believes that the arts play a vital role in society, and celebrates the work of the Beacon in making the arts accessible to all.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Bill Kidd, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Tess White