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

January 14, 2025

January 2025 Newsletter for SAU Members

Here's our January Newsletter from your Artists Union. We hope you had a good festive season and a Happy New Year,...

December 05, 2024

December 2024 Newsletter for SAU Members

Here's our December Newsletter from your Artists Union.

November 13, 2024

November 2024 Newsletter for SAU Members

Here's our November Newsletter from your Artists Union.

October 22, 2024

2nd October 2024 Newsletter for SAU Members

Here's another October update from your Artists Union.

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!”

Union Member

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 ›

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