Document Centre
The SAU produces a steady stream of documents throughout the year, some intended for our members, others for wider consumption. They will be archived here and are available for downloading to any interested party.
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Newsletters
The SAU’s Executive Committee reports to the wider membership
on their latest activities throughout the year.
An archive of past newsletters will be added to the site in the coming
weeks. In the meantime, the very latest information about the Union’s
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Creative Scotland- November 2009
October saw several stages toward the advent of Creative Scotland unfold. For the second time this year the Scottish Artists Union offers its summary of events and provides visual and applied artists with essential information on what lies ahead.
The Public Services Reform Bill, including measures that will bring Creative Scotland into being, will be debated at Stage 1 of its consideration in the Scottish Parliament on November 16th. We encourage our members to write to their MSP ahead of the debate and ask them where they stand on Creative Scotland, reminding them that the new agency must acknowledge the unique and crucial contribution of visual and applied artists to Scottish culture and keep their support an utmost priority.
Download: Creative Scotland Report SAU Nov09.pdf
SAU Events & Actions Diary 2008/09
A detailed description of the specific actions taken and events attended by the Scottish Artists Union's Executive Committee during the 2008/09 session.
The list is posted here in order to aid non-members' understanding of the SAU's nature as a lobbying organisation, give existing members a sense of the scope of work that is done on their behalf, and allow those who are considering putting themselves forward to serve on future Committees a taste of what's involved.
As ever further questions can be directed to us via the contact form on this website.
Download: SAU EventsActions 200809.pdf
Creative Scotland- February 2009
In the spirit of constructive dialogue on the future of Creative Scotland, and after a particularly hectic month, the Scottish Artists Union offers its summary of events and provides visual and applied artists with essential information on what lies ahead.
At a recent event for invited guests from the arts sector (link below), Culture Minister Mike Russell called upon those concerned about the direction of cultural policy to take grass-roots action and engage with their MSP on the issue. We encourage our members to write to or preferably attend the surgeries of their MSP and ask them where they stand on Creative Scotland.
Download: Creative Scotland Report SAU Feb09.pdf
Weblink: http://podcast.scotland.gov.uk/MRussellTraversePodcast.mp3
SAU Events & Actions Diary 2007/08
A detailed description of the specific actions taken and events attended by the Scottish Artists Union's Executive Committee during the 2007/08 session.
The list is posted here in order to aid non-members' understanding of the SAU's nature as a lobbying organisation, give existing members a sense of the scope of work that is done on their behalf, and allow those who are considering putting themselves forward to serve on future Committees a taste of what's involved.
As ever, further questions can be directed to us via the contact form on this website.
Download: SAU EventsActions 200708.pdf
"Creative Nation" Cultural Summit Response
Members of the Scottish Artists Union's Executive Committee attended the Scottish Art Council's Creative Nation summit, 25th-27th February 2008. This is their reaction to the event, set against the context of both the formation of the new Creative Scotland agency and the publication of Sir Brian McMaster's report to Arts Council England, Supporting Excellence in the Arts, From Measurement to Judgement.
Download: CreativeNationSAUResponse.pdf
SAU Events & Actions Diary 2006/07
A detailed description of the specific actions taken and events attended by the Scottish Artists Union's Executive Committee during the 2006/07 session.
The list is posted here in order to aid non-members' understanding of the SAU's nature as a lobbying organisation, give existing members a sense of the scope of work that is done on their behalf, and allow those who are considering putting themselves forward to serve on future Committees a taste of what's involved.
As ever, further questions can be directed to us via the contact form on this website.
Download: SAU EventsActions Diary.pdf
