Scottish Contemporary Art Network

Development work is taking place in Scotland to establish an independent Scottish organisation to support and reflect the success of the visual arts sector – Scottish Contemporary Art Network.


Scottish Contemporary Art Network was incorporated in April 2012 with support from Creative Scotland.  The year ahead will be one of consolidation for the new organisation but key areas of activity have been identified to outline the ambition of the Network and to inform the development of the new agency. 

Scottish Contemporary Art Network will engage in the following activities:

• advocacy and representation

• research and policy

• information and advice

• partnership and networking

• visibility and profile

These activities will be delivered by focussing on a number of cross cutting themes:

• appreciation and understanding of contemporary visual art

• curatorial practice

• digital futures

• environmental sustainability

• international connectivity

Membership will be open to organisations and individuals committed to contemporary visual arts practice in Scotland.  In practice this will include:
organisations such as arts agencies, art schools, public / artist-run / commercial galleries, production and service organisations, tertiary education institutions; individuals such as academics, arts administrators, arts writers, consultants, critics, curators, educators, gallery directors, lecturers, local authority arts officers, producers, programmers, researchers, students.


In working with the membership Scottish Contemporary Art Network will be committed to the following values:

• championing quality and excellence in contemporary visual arts - with confidence;

• promoting learning and research - through creative thinking;

• team working and co-operation - sharing skills, expertise and knowledge;

• acting with integrity, openness and courtesy;

• valuing diversity.

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