We connect, champion and cultivate Scotland's contemporary art community
Contemporary visual art has the power to transform lives and open minds, and we need it now more than ever
Contemporary visual art has the power to transform lives and open minds, and we need it now more than ever
The latest
Our flagship conference Summit comes to The Briggait in Glasgow on 9 June, with a focus on human rights and the arts – tickets available now.
Read more about SCAN Summit 2026: Take Liberty – the right to participate in a cultural life
Don't miss out
Fri, 5 June 2026
The Old Fruitmarket
Sat, 6 June 2026
Shale Bing
Sat, 9 May 2026 - Sat, 6 June 2026
No31 Gallery
Thu, 4 June 2026 - Sun, 7 June 2026
Various - https://alltfestival.com/
Sat, 21 March 2026 - Sun, 7 June 2026
Hawthornvale Space, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Tue, 9 June 2026
The Briggait
Sat, 13 June 2026
Tramway T1
Fri, 12 June 2026 - Sat, 13 June 2026
Tramway T1
Sat, 13 June 2026
Forgan Arts Centre
Sun, 10 May 2026 - Mon, 15 June 2026
Online
Meet our members
SCAN’s membership represents the many and diverse aspects of contemporary art in Scotland from the grassroots to national institutions.
Together, our voice is stronger.
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23 April 2026
Our work
Our projects champion the contribution that art and artists make to society and develop the knowledge and skills of those working in the contemporary visual arts in Scotland. We support innovation, equality, best practice and critical thinking.
