"Reflections & Portraits: Faces of Belonging" is our inclusive All Nations 2gether Community Arts Programme for 2026
Workshops are being held across Renfrewshire in a diverse range of groups and organisations, both in-house, outreach workshops and at Gala days and Festivals.
Participants are invited to explore identity, self-image, and self-expression by looking into a mirror and creating a self-portrait. It’s not just about facial features—it’s about seeing yourself with kindness, strength, and story.
Reflecting on who you have been, and who you are, and who you wish to be, celebrating achievements and aspirations. These sessions are suitable for all levels with no artistic experience necessary. Emphasis is placed on the reflective process over creative perfection.
PUBLIC EVENTS:
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IN-Ren Community Knowledge Festival Workshop Saturday 30 May 10:00am – 4:30pm
Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley
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Paisley Central Library Workshop Wednesday 3rd June 2pm-4.30pm
High Street Paisley
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Love’n’Grace Crafters Workshop Saturday 13th June 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mossvale Hall 60 Greenock Road Paisley PA3 2LE
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Refugee Festival Scotland Workshop and Exhibition Wednesday 17th June 2026 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Mossvale Hall 60 Greenock Road Paisley PA3 2LE
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Sma' Shot Day Workshop and Exhibition Saturday 4th July 2026 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Abbey Close Paisley Town Centre
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We will also unveil “The Mirror”, a collaborative work by local primary 7 children and Dr Tawona Sithole. The children explored ideas of identity and self‑image, writing individual lines woven together into a shared poem. Themes such as reflection, personal messages, and future hopes emerged naturally from their words. Their voices invite us to consider who we are, how we see ourselves, and how our stories and backgrounds shape our sense of belonging. "The Mirror" is available to read in English, Arabic, Farsi and Ukrainian.
Funding for this project has been received from the Renfrewshire Culture, Heritage and Events Fund (CHEF), the Scottish Refugee Council and MigrationWork.