We are the voice of
  • artists
  • applied artists
  • makers
  • weavers
  • ceramicists
  • curators
  • crafters
  • designers
  • environmental artists
  • furniture makers
  • illustrators
  • jewellers
  • painters
  • photographers
  • printmakers
  • sculptors
  • art educators

The Scottish Artists Union campaigns for better working conditions for all visual and applied artists living and working in Scotland.

 

News & Updates

Members Newsletter May 2023

Here's our May Newsletter from your Artists Union; with information about our WASPS studio rental increases survey; SAU's attendance at the...

Members Newsletter April 2023

Here's our April Newsletter from your Artists Union; with information about studio rental increases survey, links...

Members Newsletter March 2023

Here's our March Newsletter from your Artists Union; with information about new Learning Events, links to...

Cultural cuts reversal

The Scottish Artists Union greatly welcomes the Scottish Government’s reversal of the 10% cut to...
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Our Members Speak

“Thank your very much Scottish Artists Union, once again you have kicked the arse of a gallery so I’m getting paid! This is great, I really appreciate your help. Thank you so much, you can count on my support for every day until I die and possibly for a few years after that as well!”

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We are the voice of working artists in Scotland

We are the voice of working artists in Scotland

Constituted in 2001, the Scottish Artists Union lobbies on behalf of visual artists working in Scotland, defending their rights, expanding their benefits and fighting to make their professional practice a means to support a better quality of life. Read more ›
Become a member for only £60/yr.
 
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What our members are telling us
We survey our members every year to find out their experince of creating art in Scotland and the issues they face every day.
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What our members are telling us

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