Collective Gallery

A creative space committed to challenging conceptions of art, popular culture and social attitudes, Collective Gallery specialises in mainly visual media. However, they also invite a far-reaching audience to experience participatory and off-site projects. These projects include the Satellites Programme, Collective's annual opportunity by which emergent artists who are in their final year of undergraduate or postgraduate education in Scotland can develop their technical and critial skills. 

Having celebrated its quarter century anniversary in 2009, the gallery continues to gain strength and popularity in its quest to stage work from the most innovative contemporary artists around – both locally-based, and from further afield. The gallery marked the end of 2013 by moving from their Cockburn Street digs to the literal highs of Calton Hill.

What's more, Collective boasts its own open air cafe, MILK, serving up healthy but divine treats, like wraps and salads stuffed with superfood ingredients, home baking and specialist teas. It's all in recyclable packaging too, so your conscience can feel as satisfied as your stomach. [Kate Pasola]