Art at the heart of inclusive learning

Using creative methods to share who we are and what we believe in

Why art?

Art is central to STEP’s learning programmes with children and young people from travelleing communities and their teachers. Art provides oppotunities for people to share ideas, to think, to imagine and to create. We believe that using art we can work together to celebrate travelling culture past and present. We also use art to explore difficult questions about travelling identities and how people from communities are seen in society.

Artist in residence Megan Rudden in Fife

Glasgow-based artist and writer Megan Rudden takes up residence in Fife over Autumn/Winter 25/26. Megan will work with young people from the Gypsy/Traveller community using digital art to explore how the communities are portrayed in the media and to consider how to challenge cultural steriotypes. The ideas and art works will be shared through social media to influence positive attitudes toward young people from the communities. Megan Rudden

STEP Annual ART challenge

ART challenge 2025 Theme: Home

Art Challenge 2025 Finalist

ART challenge 2024 Theme: Journeys

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best use of materials

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best storytelling

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best use of pattern

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best drawing

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best use of colour

Art challenge 24 finalist

Best storyteling

Art challenge 24 finalist

Most imaginative

Art challenge 24 finalist

Inspiration for young people and practitioners

Explore the inspiration boxes below to find out about artists from travelling communities or get ideas for themes that relate to travelling cultures. There are also links to ideas for practical and creative activities.