Update on the Campaign to Save Aberdeen Arts Centre, 2 July 2025

"While a motion to reinstate Aberdeen Arts Centre’s cultural funding from contingency budgets was due to be discussed by Aberdeen City Council yesterday (2 July), we are disappointed that this has now been postponed to a future meeting.

“We eagerly await the Council’s decision, to provide clarity on its commitment to supporting grassroots arts and to recognise the importance of this to the people of Aberdeen and beyond.

“We encourage elected officials and Council officers to take this extra time to come and see a show or exhibition, to meet with the Castlegate Arts team, and to engage with the community to hear first-hand accounts from Arts Centre users and audience members.

“Castlegate Arts would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported the Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign to date. The community has rallied together to raise over £85,000 in just six short weeks – an incredible sum and testament to the importance of Aberdeen Arts Centre to the people of the north east of Scotland.

“The campaign is not over yet – we are still fundraising, still working tirelessly to provide facilities for grassroots arts, still ensuring the voices of Aberdeen’s performing community are heard.

“Together, let’s keep the spotlight shining on your creative community.”

To find out more about the campaign to Save Aberdeen Arts Centre and to donate, please visit https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/save-aberdeen-arts-centre