EMBASSY is an artist-led organisation based in Edinburgh that seeks to support early career artists, through the facilitation of exhibitions, commissioning opportunities, events and a public facing programming.

EMBASSY was established in 2003, and since then, has been run by a rolling non-hierarchical committee. The gallery seeks to continue its legacy of DIY and collective organising, whilst working under a more sustainable and accessible structure.

EMBASSY commissions artists and cultural practitioners to produce new work, including artworks, exhibitions, performances, screenings, and dialogical events. EMBASSY also hosts artists residencies in their gallery space and online, and supports their Members through opportunities to exhibit, perform and make connections with others. The gallery space is also home to Edinburgh Zine Library.

Getting here

Location: EMBASSY Gallery is located on a cobbled street in central Edinburgh, around five minutes walk from Edinburgh Bus Terminal, ten minutes walk from Waverley Rail Station, and thirty minutes walk from Edinburgh College of Art’s Lauriston Campus.

Access: EMBASSY’s Gallery space is located in a basement, with 12 concrete steps leading into the space. There is a stairlift installed for visitors who may require assistance to access the space, and committee members/ invigilators can assist visitors using the stairlift, should you need support.

Public transport: The space’s nearest bus stops are on Broughton Street and York Place. Bus stops at Leith Street, Elm Row, and Leopold Place are also located nearby.