Hydra Arts was founded in 2019 by Peter McMaster and became constituted in 2023 as a Community Interest Company.

 

We make work out of West Dunbartonshire, creating opportunities for participants, artists and audiences to engage in bold and dynamic original art works across the district. Resisting parochialism we are drawn to projects that are inspired by an international and diverse perspective but that also have a hyper local appeal.

 

All projects across our body of work are live in nature and participatory. We are interested in the ways in which artistic projects that are co-created with individuals and communities can influence the cultural fabric of an area that has historically been under funded and under-resourced with artistic cultural activity. Together with other local organisations we aim to work strategically to influence the local cultural landscape to make a lasting impression for future generations of creative doers, artists and dreamers. 

 

Our work spans community festivals, the creation and touring of new theatre work, Hydra young Company and youth centred skill development, mentorship, residencies and international exchange.