Outer Spaces

Focused on visual arts, our programming and partnerships use vacant and disused spaces as platforms for research, experimentation, and creative exchange

Programme

Outer Spaces x EAF: HOST

Open Studios: Saturday 9th, 16th and 23rd August 2025

EAF Pavilion, Outer Spaces, 45 Leith Street, Edinburgh


HOST is a new artist residency co-presented by Outer Spaces and EAF25, designed to platform and connect artists with Edinburgh’s creative communities beyond the Festival moment.



The Cube Studio Programme

May - August 2025

Fifth Floor, Outer Spaces, 45 Leith Street, Edinburgh


Running alongside the EAF25, The Cube Studio Programme brings together 10 Edinburgh based artists from our network, employing an experimental approach to building community and collaboration within the studio setting.

EAF Pavilion

Outer Spaces, 45 Leith Street, Edinburgh


Outer Spaces are working in partnership with Edinburgh Art Festival to host this year's EAF Pavilion, a hub for the Festival’s activity including exhibitions, events, and creative residencies through the summer and beyond.

Bank Commissions

St Vincent Place, Glasgow


Outer Spaces present an ambitious programme of newly commissioned works by artists Sooun Kim, Greer Pester, and Jamie Fitzpatrick set within the former Clydesdale banking hall at 31 St Vincent Place, Glasgow.

Anna Charlotta Gardiner, Outer Spaces Scotland - RSA New Contemporaries 2025


Continuing our partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy, we are thrilled to launch this new award, supporting Finnish-Scottish artist Anna Charlotta Gardiner.

First Steps in Outer Spaces


Supporting the next generation of artists, in partnership with Edinburgh College of Art, Grays School of Art, Robert Gordon University and The University of the Highlands and Islands.