What we offer

Agitate is not just a shop: we are also a gallery, we have a workshop space available for courses, screenings and other small events, and we host print finishing facilities. Part of the motivation behind opening was to cater for and cultivate the photography community in Scotland, and support artists to help make things happen. For more info on hiring the gallery or hosting your own event in our space, click the photos at the bottom of the page. If in doubt, email hello@agitate.gallery.

I have always felt invigorated after visiting my favourite photography gallery in Edinburgh, whether for a carefully hung exhibition, to discover a zine, book, or print by an artist of whom I had been previously unaware, or simply to enjoy one of many ongoing chats with the staff, whose members I now consider my friends.”

Dr John Perivolaris, AGITATE exhibitor June 2023
"Help was always there if I needed it, with creative decisions, recommendations, and hanging, but I also felt that I had real artistic freedom. AGITATE put a lot of effort into marketing my work to their own large, engaged community, and beyond. No part of working with them felt transactional."

Ellen Renton, AGITATE exhibitor May 2023
“I think the main thing that made this such a positive experience was the relationship with the gallerists. They were genuinely enthusiastic advocates of my work online and in person. Their friendly and professional approach is key to a positive artist and visitor experience and the gallery is a very welcoming space in a great location. Crucially, they are tireless advocates for photography as art and a living.”

Julie Laing, AGITATE exhibitor Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
“The agitate team was warm and welcoming and I would absolutely recommend exhibiting there. I felt supported in every way, whether it came to promoting the show through their social media channels or scheduling dates to set up the art works…”

Sophia Hembeck, AGITATE exhibitor May 2023

What we offer

"Help was always there if I needed it, with creative decisions, recommendations, and hanging, but I also felt that I had real artistic freedom. AGITATE put a lot of effort into marketing my work to their own large, engaged community, and beyond. No part of working with them felt transactional."

“The agitate team was warm and welcoming and I would absolutely recommend exhibiting there. I felt supported in every way, whether it came to promoting the show through their social media channels or scheduling dates to set up the art works…”

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