The Portal Arts is an award-winning arts and media charity based in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow, UK. Driven by co-creation and community, we exist to ensure socio-cultural equality.
Our projects and programmes
Creative Steps
Creative peer-support groups and classes
Using a three-step model, these creative groups improve mental health.
FIRST DRAFT
A development programme for emerging screenwriters
A partnership with Screen Scotland, FIRST DRAFT provides new and emerging screenwriters based across Scotland with a year of development support and industry guidance, enabling the development of their first feature length scripts.
Working Differently Film and Resources
Supporting neurodiversity in the Scottish screen industry
This film and good practice guide promotes the importance of neurodiversity in the Scottish film and television industry.
All In Media
Telling stories through co-creative filmmaking
These projects enable local people to tell the stories that matter to them, as well as supporting access to the screen industry through mentorship and training.
The King’s Trust Partnership
Giving young people new opportunities while improving their awareness of careers in film
This long-term partnership provides young people with the skills and experience they need to progress into further education and employment.