Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts will reopen with a new leadership after a temporary closure due to a clash with Art Workers for Palestine Scotland. CCA expressed regret for its previous actions which led to police intervention against pro-Palestinian protestors. The organization is restructuring its leadership team and recognizes the impact of its decisions on the community. While it does not formally endorse the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, it plans to reassess this stance in light of new leadership. CCA condemns violence against Palestinians and stands for their rights.
CCA Glasgow acknowledges the disruption, confusion and harm experienced over recent weeks, particularly by our community, artists, staff, tenants and partners. We sincerely regret the outcome of our decisions on 24 June.
While the CCA says it will reopen without a formal endorsement of the PACBI, it will revisit the decision when the new leadership is in place.
We condemn the violence of the Israeli state, the ongoing occupation, genocide, and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. We stand firmly against all forms of oppression and in support of the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.
We understand this statement to mark a vital and momentous change of direction at CCA - a signal towards real institutional decolonization.
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