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.

JOIN SSA COUNCIL

Join SSA Council and contribute to the shape of the Society going forward.
We have vacancies for 3 x Professional Members and 3 x Co-opted Members (all levels).

Deadline to apply: Monday 19 August 2024, 9am

SSA ESSAY PROJECT | DENISE ZYGADLO

For this month’s issue we are delighted to publish selected essay ‘The Oval Court’ from SSA Professional Member, Denise Zygadlo.

 

 

Image: Train of Thought, Denise Zygadlo

SSA 126TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
GENERAL SUBMISSIONS

The SSA invites both members and non-members to apply to be part of the 126th SSA Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy: 23 November – 11 December 2024
Entry deadline: Monday 26 August 2024, 12 noon

THREADS | SSA AT OLD GALA HOUSE

We are delighted to be collaborating with Live Borders for the first time to present an exhibition of work by SSA Members with the compelling theme of ‘Threads’. The exhibition includes work by invited artist, Denise Zygadlo alongside selected works by SSA Members who responded to themes explored in the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

Exhibition: 20 July – 30 September

ULAIDHEAN / TREASURES | SSA AT GAIRLOCH MUSEUM

The SSA is delighted to be collaborating with Gairloch Museum for the first time with an upcoming exhibition Ulaidhean / Treasures taking place across both the Upper and Lower galleries in Gairloch Museum, 6 July – 28 September 2024.

BE PART OF THE GENERAL SUBMISSIONS SELECTION COMMITTEE 2024

We are looking for 3 members of the Society of Scottish Artists to be part of the General Submissions Selection Committee for the 126th Annual Exhibition.

Deadline to apply: Monday 12 August 2024, 12 noon

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.