Centre for Contemporary Arts, Arts centre in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
The Centre for Contemporary Arts occupies a restored historic building with galleries, performance venues, cinemas, and creative studios arranged across multiple levels. The spaces host rotating exhibitions, screenings, and live events throughout the year.
The institution began as the Third Eye Centre in 1974, a pioneering space for experimental arts, and transformed into the Centre for Contemporary Arts in 1992. This transition reflected a shift toward broader community involvement and a wider range of artistic disciplines.
The centre operates as an open platform where artists, performers, and community groups shape the programming and bring their own ideas to life. This approach creates a space that constantly changes and reflects what local creators want to share.
Most exhibitions are free to visit, and the centre is open Tuesday through Sunday. Checking the programme in advance helps you plan what to see and when to go.
The centre houses the Glasgow Seed Library, where visitors can borrow organic seeds to grow at home. This unexpected project brings environmental stewardship into the heart of an arts venue.
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