AGITATE is an artist-run hub for photography in Edinburgh

Currently based at 6 William Street (EH3 7NH) - a new venue shared with Studies in Photography until the end of 2024 - we are an ambitious start-up celebrating pictures in all their forms. Through our gallery, bookshop and events programme, we want to change the landscape of photography in Scotland by making it easier for lens-based artists to show and sell their work. We stock a range of photo wares including books, zines, prints and film; host print finishing facilities; a workshop programme, a calendar of events promoting engagement with photography, and provide affordable space hire for a range of purposes. Our motivation is to provide opportunity for image-makers in Scotland, better represent the diversity of people making work in a gallery setting, and support artists to help make things happen.

Unfortunately we have made the decision to leave 6WS at the end of 2024. In order to inform and support the next chapter, we have set up a Patreon community and will be inviting paid members of all levels to bi-monthly Focus Groups to input into our continued development. If you value what we’re doing and feel able to, please join us. A huge thank you to all the Patrons that have joined us thus far, with an extra special mention for our AGITATE Family & Heroes: Jacob Downs, Al, Zoe, Robert, David Buchanan, Chanti, Adrian K Cullen, Helen Moffat, Dave, Cameron Allan, Emile Shemilt, Paul and Sandy.

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