It has played a key role in the careers of Alan Davie, John Bellany, Carol Rhodes and Kate Downie.
[4][5] They opened with exhibitions by German printmaker Thomas Kilpper [de] and Scottish artist Callum Innes.
[6][7][5] Janet Archer was appointed CEO in 2021[8] The building at Castle Mills won architecture awards for re-use and social impact.
[9][10] The organisation is successful in winning subsidies and investment in order to ensure that creative art spaces are open to the public.
The facilities include dedicated learning space, art galleries, a shop, café and print archive.