Agile City Newsletter – March/April 2026
Hello Agile City Community!
Spring is finally in the air! The days are getting longer, the skies are brighter, and there’s a renewed sense of energy all around us.
To perfectly time with the changing seasons, we are thrilled to share that Phase 1 of our outdoor green space is complete. It has been amazing seeing the space evolve over the past few months, and we are excited to see how everything comes together.
Scroll down to catch up on all the highlights from our March activities, get a sneak peek at the exciting plans we have in store for April, and read through some special announcements you definitely won’t want to miss.
Civic Street Project – Phase 1 Complete
Over the past 6 months we oversaw the transformation of a once derelict and overgrown area of land into a consciously designed green space on Civic Street. The award winning landscape company M Squared have carried out the works which included large-scale site clearances of vegetation and debris, drainage improvements, tree planting, turfing, installation of public benches and specially fabricated bike stands, and resurfacing of public areas. This is only phase 1, with much more planned for 2026-2027: keep your eyes peeled! Civic Street is a collaborative, evolving project. Rather than delivering a fixed outcome, it is designed to grow over time—shaped by the people and organisations who will use and activate the space.
We wish to give thanks to our funders, SPT, through the People and Place Programme, specifically Alex and Beth our fund managers who have been generous with their time and assistance at every step. And our partnership with Glasgow City Council and their Vacant and Derelict Land Fund. Additionally, this project would not have been possible without the hard work and persistence from the team at ERZ Studio, particularly Felicity, Finn, and Tie, and our QS David. Toby Paterson and Raydale Dower deserve thanks for the highly considered arrangement of steps and benches around the slopes of the green space – we can’t wait for the sun to come out and see people bring those areas to life. Our project manager Ryan Bolton at M Squared has been a pleasure to work with. We thank him for his care and attention to detail in bringing this project to completion.
Keep an eye on your inbox for more information about this project and our next phase as we bring this space to life. This initiative will support active travel and sustainable movement, encourage reuse and sustainable design, explore connections to food growing and local resilience, and link with Agile City’s wider theme of retrofit.
Upcoming Events:
RISO CLUB 100
11th – 19th April 2026, 10:00am – 18:00pm
Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, Glasgow, G4 9SE
This April, we are thrilled to celebrate a massive milestone in the print community: the RISO CLUB 100 exhibition!
Showcasing 400 vibrant risograph designs from across the globe, this free, immersive exhibition is a bold, joyful look at how risograph printing can bring an absolute burst of colour into our everyday lives.
Prepare to step into an immersive and interactive visual playground. Whether you are a seasoned printmaker or just someone who loves a pop of neon, the exhibition is designed to be a completely free, hands-on celebration of international design.
For tickets, or further information, visit the RISOTTO website.
Like Ancient Drops in Future Tides
11th April 2026, 11:00am – 17:30pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
What happens when memories, gestures and storytelling merge with stories of the landscape? Like Ancient Drops in Future Tides explores the environmental meaning of storytelling, through the lenses of gender and diasporic narratives.
The event features: Le Nemesiache’s film The Sybils (1978); a collective reading ritual, directed by Sarah Shin, on Trinh T. Minh-ha’s book Grandma’s Story (Silver Press, 2025); Vashish Soobah’s video-installation Perles fanné par tous ( = Sprinkled Pearls, 2024).
Reserve your spot here!
Counterflows: Small Publisher Fair
12th April 2026, 12:00pm – 17:00pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
Scotland’s longest running festival of experimental and marginal music is back. Over the 4 days of the festival there will be live performances, club nights, film screenings, a small publishers fair and discussions.
Civic House will host their traditional Sunday fair with welcoming stalls from their favourite small publishers. Expect records, cassettes, books, zines and various other nick nacks.
No need to grab tickets, as this event is free entry and welcome to everyone! You can find out more details on the Counterflows website.
Cue Creative
Thursday 16th April, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street, Glasgow, G4 9SE
Meet, mingle, make art!
Join Cue Props at Cue Creative, a free monthly social workshop held on the third Thursday of each month from 6 – 9pm. It’s the perfect space to drop in and work on your own projects, get feedback on your art, or try your hand at a new focus craft offered each session.
Whether you’re bringing your knitting, looking for design assistance, or just want to enjoy a coffee and a blether with likeminded people, everyone is welcome to stay for as little or as long as they like!
Find out more information on their website!
The Night With … Ensemble Offspring
Tuesday 28th April, 7:30pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
Ensemble Offspring return to The Night With… from Australia after their first Scottish tour with us in 2019 with programme combining music from Scotland and Australia. The programme features the world premiere of Beneath the Surface by Matthew Whiteside, an audio-visual work exploring humanity’s impact on the seabed through footage he has shot scuba diving and edited by his long time collaborator Marisa Zanotti.
Alongside this will be a new work by Australian composer Alice Chance and works drawn from Ensemble Offspring’s award winning Songbirds project where composers respond to the songs of Australian birds.
For further information, including ticket information, visit the website HERE
Member Spotlight
Our latest Agile City Member Spotlight is live! For our next instalment, up steps Glue Factory Studio Gabriella Marcella! RISOTTO is print and design specialist run by designer Gabriella Marcella. Coming up in April, RISO CLUB 100 marks a milestone for this not-for-profit project, celebrating the work of over 400 contributing artists, alongside special workshops and tours here in Glasgow. You can find the full interview in our blog!
Events Recap:
Photo by Ingrid Mur
Glasgow Short Film Festival
Civic House served as the host for Glasgow Short Film Festival from 18th-22nd March. The largest competitive short film festival in Scotland, it hosts an inclusive community of filmmakers and film lovers, showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling.
The event took place at Civic House, Glasgow Film Theatre, and Grosvenor Picture Theatre. Over the course of 5 days, filmmakers got to debut their films in competitions and win awards, including the Bill Douglas Award for International Short Film, and Young Scottish Filmmaker Prize.
Check out further details of the festival on their website or socials!
Photo from Tiu Makkonen
Another People Place
A great soundsystem, an inviting and exciting space, soulful diverse music and an open culture of expressive freedom. We had our friends from Another People Place host another sold-out event at Civic House.
Tickets are highly sought after, and sell out quickly. Secure your tickets by signing up to their mailing list to be notified when they go on sale for future events.
RCS Seasonal Collective Gathering
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland hosted a bright afternoon of crafts, light bites, and good chats with the Fair Access Team and Artist Collective.
This event was geared toward care experienced and estranged artists who were looking for a creative community. Civic House was happy to host everyone for a lovely afternoon!
Finance for Creatives
Creative Glasgow hosted Intro to Finances for Creatives, delivered by SumStudio. This workshop was aimed at Creative Glasgow members, including creative practitioners, artists, and those running creative businesses and microenterprises.
It was a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of financial management and planning, including how to set up a creative business, manage income and expenses, and understanding tax responsibilities.
Check out SumStudio on Instagram, and be sure to stay up to date with Creative Glasgow for future events!
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