Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts could close amid 'unprecedented' financial woes
Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) could close over concerns surrounding the organisation's finances.
The CCA venue on Sauchiehall Street, which as originally set up as the Third Eye Centre, has said that it faces 'unprecedented financial precarity'. Bosses have said that challenges caused by the pandemic and fires at the Glasgow School of Art have left the venue 'no longer viable' in its current state.
It is understood that discussions are now ongoing with staff, programme partners and tenants over the future which could include a temporary or partial closure. A spokesperson told the BBC : "In recent weeks, CCA has learned that our financial position, already under strain, is no longer viable, placing the organisation in unprecedented financial precarity.
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"Despite our best efforts to continue delivering our programme of exhibitions and events, the strain on our financial model has become unsustainable."
The CCA said that many businesses did not return after the centre was forced to close in 2018 following the fire at the nearby Glasgow School of Art. Their cafe was later permanently closed after the tenants pulled out.
The spokesperson added: "CCA has faced a series of profound challenges in recent years.
"The devastating fires at our neighbours, Glasgow School of Art, the extended closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the loss of our Café-Bar tenants have all severely impacted our financial stability.
"Our immediate focus is now on securing CCA’s long-term survival. Discussions with the staff team, programme partners and cultural tenants have started this week regarding our future plans - likely to be a temporary or partial closure later on this year."
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