Orkney LEADER Programme
2014-2020
Printmaking for me and YOU
In September 2017 Soulisquoy Printmakers were successful in securing a grant from the Orkney Leader Programme. This project was successfully completed in September 2019.
The project focused on developing and delivering new and imaginative opportunities within the local community for creative and participatory activity centred on traditional printmaking. The key elements of the project were:
to employ two part-time staff
make and initial small capital investment in equipment
promote and present a wide ranging programme of printmaking and related activity through workshops, classes and dedicated projects
A summary of the project aims:
to develop a facility offering a wide range of creative opportunities for the local community
to grow the organisation, particularly in the areas of widening access, awareness and participation beyond current membership and in meeting the organisations objectives of being viable, resilient and self-sustaining
to expand both current ideas and activities in imaginative and innovative ways
About LEADER
LEADER (Liaison Entre Actions de Developement de l’Economie Rurale – links between actions for the development of the rural economy) formed part of the Scotland Rural Development Programme, which funded economic, environmental and social measures for the benefit of rural Scotland.
LEADER is a bottom-up method of delivering support for rural development, aimed at increasing the capacity of the local rural community and business networks by building knowledge and skills, encouraging innovation and cooperation, and attempting to achieve local development objectives.
Funded by the European Union and Scottish Government, the 2014 – 2020 LEADER Programme was delivered in Scotland by 21 Local Action Groups (LAGs) implementing Local Development Strategies for their area.
