about

anam creative was set up in 2020 by Michiel Turner as an online space for him and his peers to collaborate on music projects together remotely; this was funded by Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund. The following year, Michiel received a grant from Creative Scotland's Sustaining Creative Development Fund to run a five-month-long ‘arts collab’ project commissioning new work between him, three other musicians, two visual artists and one writer. In 2022, anam creative established themselves as a Community Interest Company with a mission to support emerging creatives with paid opportunities. It is now collectively run with other artists from the previous 'arts collaboration' project.

Since 2022, anam has hosted multiple sold-out live music and arts events showcasing some of the most innovative young artists in Scotland right now.

in 2023 we secured £95,940 in funding.

between 2024-25 our team has been working towards securing more funding to support more collaborative projects while also focusing on developing new ways to sustain ourselves, exciting things tba this year!

VISION

An inclusive and accessible cultural ecosystem, empowering emerging creatives to thrive and contribute within an expansive community.

MISSION

To cultivate Scotland's cultural landscape through exceptional artistic experiences, while providing support and uplifting emerging creatives, bridging the gap between further education or self-developed practices and the professional working environment.

VALUES

Innovative:  

Push boundaries, support emerging creatives, embrace innovation for growth.

Collaborative:  

Harness the power of collaboration for creativity, amplifying diverse voices.

Ambitious

Make a meaningful impact, set ambitious goals, embrace adaptation.

“[The project has been] life-changing for me, it came at a really important time. It gave me so much confidence to believe in myself and what I’m doing” - Dawn Kelso, commissioned artist, ‘eco collab’ feedback.

Directors and Board

  • Michiel Turner

    Michiel Turner (Founder & Director)

    Michiel is a an award-winning artist and musician, originally from Forres in the Northeast of Scotland.

  • Ben Deans

    Ben Deans (Director)

    Ben is a musician, producer and filmmaker from Glasgow.

  • Breagha Charlton (Director)

    Breagha Charlton (Director)

    Breagha is a harpist, poet and textile artist originally rom Oban.

  • Stephanie Edwards (Board)

    Stephanie Edwards (Board)

    Stephanie Edwards manages the newly developed Creative Enterprise Development Office at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She supports students, staff, and recent graduates from across the institution and in the wider community with creative enterprise support, funding, external partnerships, and engagement initiatives. Alongside this, she has worked in a variety of roles across the museums and heritage sector, fundraising, and also has a practice in traditional upholstery.

  • Saoirse Amira Anis (Board)

    Saoirse Amira Anis (Board)

    Saoirse Amira Anis works as Events Producer for Take One Action Film Festivals and is a freelance artist and curator with an interest in artist-run initiatives. They have extensive experience working with creatives, managing projects and endeavouring to behave ethically at all stages of creative production.

  • Carla Marina Almeida (Board)

    Carla Marina Almeida (Board)

    Carla is a freelance Creative Producer and Project Manager in Theatre, Music, Public Art and Co-design. Most recently, she was Programme Co-lead for Remembering Together (Scotland's Covid Community Memorial Project), a Scotland-wide artist and community co-creation project running from 2021-24, working with over 150 artists from several disciplines.