History

The Society of Scottish Artists, is a non-profit making professional artists exhibiting group and a registered charity. It was founded in 1891 to promote the adventurous spirit in Scottish art. It's primary aim is to promote the new, the work of younger artists and those concerned with the changing ideas of modern art.

For over a hundred years the SSA has commanded considerable respect for its policy of risk-taking and experimentation, which has consistently fostered emerging artists and generated new talent. An extraordinary roll call of notable Scottish artists has benefited from the SSA's support: from William McTaggart, Anne Redpath and Joan Eardley through to Peter Howson, Jenny Saville and Douglas Gordon, the 1996 winner of the Turner Prize. Today the SSA has over 500 members of whom 150 are elected professional members. The membership includes artists throughout Britain and as far afield as Germany and the USA.


Photo© Norman McBeath

Archive

SSA archive documents are stored in the National Gallery of Scotland.
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