International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust Scotland
Project Title
As a one-time grant for the design and programming of the Dunard Center Concert Hall
Date
Jun. 05, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
The International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust (IMPACT) Scotland was established in 2016 to create and manage the Dunard Centre, Edinburgh’s first new concert hall in 100 years. Main construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, with aconstruction period offour years. By creating a world-class concert hall in the heart of Edinburgh, IMPACT Scotland aims to bring more music to more people, transforming communities through culture. IMPACT Scotland has developed a robust engagement strategy with six clear priority areas: apprenticeships and skills development, connecting others, igniting sparks, nurturing young talent, supporting an aging population, and foregrounding accessibility. A Carnegie Corporation grant will support the research and development of four of these areas over a two-year period. Focus will be placed on building relationships and developing creative engagementprograms which will run alongside a year-round performance schedule.Carnegie Corporation will be credited as aprincipal engagement partner throughout the research and development stages of each of the programs below and willacknowledged during the ground-breaking events.