EAF brings people together through ambitious visual art, supporting artists to create bold new work and connecting communities through exhibitions, performances, public art and year-round civic programmes.
With your support, we can nurture emerging talent, commission new work, provide free public experiences and ensure art remains accessible to all.
Every donation helps us continue to champion artists and create meaningful cultural experiences in Edinburgh and beyond.
Join Our Patron Circle
Our Patron Circle is a generous and growing community of people who believe in the power of art and want to play an active role in EAF’s future.
Patrons champion artists at every stage of their careers – from emerging practitioners in our PLATFORM programme to internationally renowned artists creating major new commissions and public artworks across the city.
Your support helps us:
→ Commission and present ambitious new work
→ Support early-career artists through PLATFORM
→ Deliver free public events and exhibitions
→ Develop year-round civic programmes with communities across Edinburgh
→ Ensure EAF remains open, accessible and welcoming to all
Patronage starts from £1,000 per year.
As a Patron, you’ll receive invitations to special events, exhibition previews, studio visits and opportunities to engage more deeply with the artists and ideas shaping the festival.
Interested in joining the Patron Circle?
Please contact our Development Team at [email protected]
Our Patron Circle
Honorary Patron
Sophie Crichton Stuart
Commissioning Circle Patron
Sigrid and Stephen Kirk
Patron Circle
William Zachs
Calum and Cathy Sutton
Hugh Zimmern and Jan Verhein
James Stevens and Hugo MacDonald
Werner Keschner
Davina Mallinckrodt
And those who would prefer to remain anonymous.
Make a Donation
Every contribution, large or small, helps us continue our work throughout the year.
If you would like to set up a monthly donation, please contact [email protected].
