Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts faces closure

A spokesperson said: “In recent weeks, CCA has learned that our financial position, already under strain, is no longer viable, placing the organisation in unprecedented financial precarity.

“Despite our best efforts to continue delivering our programme of exhibitions and events, the strain on our financial model has become unsustainable.”

The centre was first forced to close in 2018 after a fire destroyed the nearby Glasgow School of Art.

Several of the businesses which rented out space inside the building never returned after it reopened.

The centre’s cafe bar was later closed permanently after its tenants pulled out.

The CCA spokesperson added: “CCA has faced a series of profound challenges in recent years.

“The devastating fires at our neighbours, Glasgow School of Art, the extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the loss of our Café-Bar tenants have all severely impacted our financial stability.

“Our immediate focus is now on securing CCA’s long-term survival. Discussions with the staff team, programme partners and cultural tenants have started this week regarding our future plans – likely to be a temporary or partial closure later on this year.”