What is the Edinburgh Art Festival?
The Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF) is an annual festival of visual art, founded in 2004. Edinburgh's leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces present an innovative programme of special events – most of which are free to attend. The festival also includes new public art commissions by established and emerging artists.
The Edinburgh Art Festival combines ambitious presentations of contemporary and historic art from Scotland and around the world.
The Edinburgh Art Festival returns for its 22nd edition from 14 to 30 August, bringing over 70 exhibitions and events across 40 gallery and community spaces in the city. This year's festival is deeply rooted in the heart of Leith while still branching out to venues across Edinburgh.
What is the history of Edinburgh Art Festival?
The Edinburgh Art Festival was founded to highlight art during Edinburgh’s festival period, when theatre, opera, music and comedy traditionally take centre stage.
Supporting both leading and emerging talent has always played a key role, as has ensuring that a complementary education programme enhances the experience through workshops, tours and school projects.
The festival offers free events and commissions artworks that respond to public and historic sites across the city.
Find out more about the Edinburgh Art Festival (edinburghartfestival.com)