Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is closing permanently and entering liquidation, effective January 30. The 33-year-old venue, a key hub for experimental art, has cancelled all programs and made its 39 staff redundant. The closure follows a series of financial and operational crises, including a fire-related closure, the pandemic, a staff dispute, and protests over its stance on Israel.
The shutdown represents a significant loss for Glasgow's cultural community and highlights systemic pressures facing arts organizations. Despite recently securing £3.4 million in funding from Creative Scotland, the venue was deemed unviable. The closure raises questions about institutional management, funding sustainability, and the future of the iconic Sauchiehall Street building, with hopes that the space may eventually reopen under a new model.