Following the signing of a new lease, Summerhall Arts envisages becoming Edinburgh’s leading arts organisation. Its aims are to champion and cultivate creativity, encourage cultural exchange, and offer a vibrant, inclusive programme of multidisciplinary arts that deepens Scotland’s cultural fabric. In addition it looks to providing a community-focused platform with opportunities to support and develop emerging and early career artists, and the aim to engage our audiences through new writing and visual art.
Summerhall Arts CEO, Sam Gough, made the following statement:
“I am thrilled to let you know that Summerhall Art’s lease is signed, and we can all now get on with the job in hand of bringing creativity back to this iconic building. The team is buzzing to get going and we are planning a brilliant year and gearing up for an incredible future now that we are free from the historic shackles that held back our ability for year-round creative opportunities.
We will be launching our year round artistic programme in early April, so stay tuned for that but before then, there is lots going on, we will be continuing our stunning Gareth Fisher Sculpture in Plaster exhibition through April and have just held one of our continuing collaborations with Edinburgh College of Art students with Hattie Quigly’s Gorge! exhibition. Opportunities for associate exhibitions are ongoing so if you would like to exhibit here, do get in touch.
As the weather is warming up, the beloved The Royal Dick pub will be popping up as Barney’s Tap Room throughout March. Enjoy a refreshing drink in our beer garden, surrounded by the first signs of spring.
Our August Fringe programme will be revealed in May, and trust us, it’s going to be amazing!
The daffodils are in bloom and life is returning to the courtyard! Come along,
The future is bright, and Summerhall Arts is thriving with fresh, creative energy – the past is behind us, and the future is unfolding beautifully.
But we still need your support. As we embark on this exciting new chapter as a charity, we’re relaunching our JustGiving campaign to help us prepare for the future and ensure that this iconic venue remains a thriving hub for the arts.
With a mountain of possibilities ahead, Summerhall Arts is strong, and we can’t wait to take you along for the journey.
Stay tuned for more, and we welcome artists, industry and audiences to be part of this new beginning!”
Good news for difficult times!
Irene Brown
Radio Summerhall Arts 