Refugee Week: Community and cultural diversity celebrated at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
This week a collection of community art responses will be on display at Forth Valley Royal Hospital as part of a 4-week exhibition celebrating the rich diversity of communities in central Scotland.
Part of Refugee Week, the exhibition features open letters to the community from organisations that not only support the rights of refugees and racial minorities but also celebrate their contribution to local life.
It also includes bookbinding work exploring themes of displacement, travel, and roots, alongside community responses to the theme “Words of Welcome.”
A Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) spokesperson said: “CSREC has long been an organisation committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of racial minorities.
"This exhibition showcases the strength of our communities and shines a light on the experiences and contributions of people from diverse backgrounds.”
Supported by Artlink Central, who coordinate the NHS Forth Valley arts programme, the exhibition was curated in response to themes of diversity strengthening
communities, the value of cultural inclusion, and the importance of working in partnership to create safe, inclusive environments for all.
It is featured during Refugee Week as part of a national conversation, highlighting the importance of visibility at a time of growing tensions within communities.
Artslink Central coordinator Silvia Sinibaldi said: “Co-curating Words of Welcome with CSREC has been a privilege – bringing together creative voices to reflect on experiences of refuge, welcome, and belonging in a setting where those themes feel especially resonant.
"Refugee Week is a vital moment to amplify those voices, and we’re proud to have played a part in making that possible.”
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