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CCA Reopening Push Amid Cultural Pressure | Glasgow News
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Scotland’s culture secretary, Màiri McAllan, is urgently pushing to reopen Glasgow’s shuttered Centre for Contemporary Arts, calling it vital to the city’s cultural heartbeat and vowing to prioritize its artistic legacy over financial pragmatism. Despite Creative Scotland putting the building up for sale, McAllan insists cultural value will guide the decision — and she’s been in constant dialogue with the agency to ensure a swift, meaningful revival. Pressure mounts as artists, unions, and community groups demand the venue remain public-facing and fair-wage friendly, criticizing the lack of worker input in planning. With the space empty since January, McAllan’s mission is clear: bring art, audiences, and community back to Sauchiehall Street — fast.
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