Scottish Society of Artists

We are the Society of Scottish Artists.

We’re the largest artist-led organisation in Scotland. We lead a diverse and ambitious programme and invite artists based anywhere in the world to join us.

SSA 126th ANNUAL EXHIBITION

We can think of no better way to close out 2024 at the SSA than with this celebration of contemporary art in Scotland and we are especially delighted to be bringing the SSA’s 126th Annual Exhibition back to the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh.

The SSA Annual Exhibition is one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Scotland. It is produced and supported entirely by artists with no public funding. The exhibition will take place at The Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh from Saturday 23 November – Wednesday 11 December 2024.

 

Image: Rachel Duckhouse, Ever After, Pencil, pen and ink drawing on etching, courtesy of the artist.

OPEN-CALL | 30×30 | SSA 126th ANNUAL EXHIBITION

We are pleased to announce that our 30 x 30 small works display returns to our Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy this year, offering a fantastic, varied selection of small works for sale at affordable prices.

All SSA members are invited to submit work. There is no selection process and there is no entry charge.

126th Annual Exhibition: 23 November – 11 December 2024

Submissions close: Wednesday 13 November, Midnight.

Image: 30×30 Display, 2021.

SSA ESSAY PROJECT | MARTIN FOWLER

September’s selected essay is; ‘Pitlessie Fair?: Some Thoughts On The ‘Forth Green Freeport’ From A ‘Political’ Artist’ by Martin Fowler.

The SSA Essay Project is intended to highlight the creative thinking of our members and to provide a platform for expressing and sharing our opinions on Art, Life and the World.

Image © Martin Fowler

NEW GRADUATE AWARD 2024

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S WINNERS OF THE SSA NEW GRADUATE AWARD!

This year’s degree shows offered such exciting and high quality work that the SSA selectors awarded 12 new graduates.

The selected pieces will be on display at the SSA’s 126th Annual Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh opening on 23 November 2024.

Image: Bethany Reid, The Waiting Watchers, Recycled cardboard/paper, repurposed pig toy skin, nylon tights, yarn, threads, video and sound.