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As Scotland’s devolved parliament continues to prioritise culture, the SAU’s role becomes ever more important.

The Scottish Artists Union lobbies on behalf of visual artists working in Scotland, defending their rights, expanding their benefits and fighting to make their professional practice a means to support a better quality of life. The pre-eminent representative voice for visual and applied artists, and the only trade union of its kind in the in Scotland, the SAU is a vitally needed presence in the new political landscape of the country.

18/08/2026

Join SAU and Cleo Goodman for the second session in our Exploring Basic Income for Artists course.

At this workshop we’ll look at the idea of a basic income for artists and how it could work in Scotland. Join to find out more about this potentially transformative policy proposal, to share your thoughts on how it would impact you, the artists you know and the arts in Scotland and to shape the next phase of the work towards a basic income for artists.

This session is run by the Scottish Artists Union and Basic Income for Artists Scotland and will inform their research on the policy and next steps on campaigns. The SNP made a manifesto commitment to delivering a basic income for artists pilot, this should be designed with close attention to what artists know would work best for them. Now is the time for your voice to be heard.

📆 22nd August (2.30-4.30pm)

📺Session 2 - online or in person at STUC offices, 8 Landressy Street Glasgow G40 1BP

🌱 Please attend all sessions where possible - REGISTER THROUGH LINK IN BIO

This is a free course open to all those based in Scotland, whether you are a union member or not. All art practices are welcome.

BSL interpretation will be available.

Find more info about the course on SAU’s website.

Our learning programme is funded and supported by Scottish Union Learning.

06/08/2026

Want to join our new book club? 📚

Join Hayley from the Learning Team for a new reading group where we will be reading and discussing essays from Bread Alone: What happens when we run out of working-class writers? by Kate Pasola Kate Pasola

SAU will provide a copy of the book and we will meet up online, choosing an essay a month to explore in more depth. Our last session of the year will be in person at a convenient location for the group to gather and meet to discuss what the themes and writing mean to us as artists and freelancers in the creative industry.

You do not have to identify as working-class to join, however you should have an interest in equality for all within our sector and how we might achieve this. This opportunity is open to members and non members.

📆 Last Tuesday of the month (25th August, 29th September, 27th October & 24th November)
⌚7.30-8.30pm
📺 online
10 spaces

Please email Hayley at [email protected] to join!

With generous support from Scottish Book Trust and Scottish Union Learning.

04/08/2026

Hey Members! Please make sure you are registered for the SAU AGM! 22nd of August 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

You can attend online via Zoom or in person at the STUC offices in Glasgow.

Come celebrate 25 years of the SAU and learn how the union works, what we've been up to this past year, and how you can be more involved. This year we will be offering an exciting afternoon learning workshop on Universal Basic Income!

Please sign up using the registration form so we can plan attendance. https://sau.glueup.com/event/agm-2026-annual-general-meeting-185390/

BSL interpretation will be available, no need to request it. The venue is fully accessible with gender neutral toilets: STUC offices, 8 Landressey Street, Glasgow.

Use your voice and vote to shape your union! Register using the link in our profile or by checking your email.

YOU are the UNION! We are stronger together!

23/07/2026

Hey Members! Did you know that the SAU Rep Team holds weekly casework meetings? This is where we respond to our members' concerns and issues by email and zoom.

Please don't suffer in silence or worry alone - reach out to us for confidential support and resources. Save our email: [email protected]

We are in this together!
Thanks for being a member of the SAU!

16/07/2026

Hey Members!📢
Register Now for the SAU AGM!
22nd of August 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

You can attend online via Zoom or in person at the STUC offices in Glasgow.

Come learn how the union works, what we've been up to this past year, and how you can be more involved. This year we will be offering an exciting afternoon learning workshop on Universal Basic Income! 🎉

Use your voice and vote to shape your union! Register now using the link in our profile or by checking your email. https://sau.glueup.com/event/agm-2026-annual-general-meeting-185390/

YOU are the UNION! 😍

15/07/2026

Hey Members!
Register Now for the SAU AGM!
22nd of August 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

You can attend online via Zoom or in person at the STUC offices in Glasgow.

Come learn how the union works, what we've been up to this past year, and how you can be more involved. This year we will be offering an exciting afternoon learning workshop on Universal Basic Income!

Use your voice and vote to shape your union! Register now using the link in our profile or by checking your email. https://sau.glueup.com/event/agm-2026-annual-general-meeting-185390/

YOU are the UNION!

03/07/2026

Register now for SAU’s 2026 AGM! Link: 🔗 https://sau.glueup.com/event/agm-2026-annual-general-meeting-185390

We warmly invite SAU members to join us for our hybrid AGM on Saturday 22 August 2026, as we mark 25 years of the Scottish Artists Union.

The day will include AGM business, lunch, and an afternoon workshop on Universal Basic Income.

You can attend online on Zoom or in person at the STUC offices in Glasgow. Spaces to attend in person are limited, so please register in advance to help us plan for the day.

Please sign up using the registration form so we can plan attendance.

Please note that AGM papers will be circulated separately in advance of the meeting.

Care and Solidarity for all members.

02/07/2026

Please note that scheduled system maintenance will take place on Sunday, 5th of July at 12:30 pm. Platform access may be unavailable for up to 40 minutes during this time due to system upgrades.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

01/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE! SAU AGM!

Celebrating 25 years of the Scottish Artists Union | Aonadh Luchd-ealain na h-Alba

We warmly invite SAU members to our hybrid AGM (Annual General Meeting)

📅 Saturday 22nd August
⌚ 10.30am - 4.30pm
🌱 BSL interpretation will be available (no need to request it)
🏡 Online and at the STUC Offices, 8 Landressy Street, Glasgow.

The AGM provides the opportunity for members to hear about union business, vote on important matters and put forward motions for our union to carry forward.

With an afternoon learning event and lunch provided, please join us for a day of gathering, learning, and campaigning together!

Full members in good standing can vote on motions and can submit a motion using the motions online form. The deadline for motions is the 20th July 2026. https://forms.gle/1SD4vReVk4xE7Uny5 (link in profile)

Guide for Submitting Motions: https://www.artistsunion.scot/learning-resources/how-write-good-motion (link in profile- you will need to be logged into the members only section of the website to access this resource)

We will send out all AGM papers and full details for how to join us online and in person by the 4th August.

Save the date and stay tuned!

Thanks for being a member of the SAU.
We are stronger together.

14/05/2026

Artists Are Workers: Why Scotland Must Act Now on Fair Work in Culture. A new blog post by SAU President Tamara Rogovic

“Public funding should always come with public responsibility.”

Read the full post in our link tree and website. https://www.artistsunion.scot/news-blogs/artists-are-workers-why-scotland-must-act-now-fair-work-culture

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