About us
What we do
North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) is the place for local residents to relax, explore, learn and get creative together.
From art to dance, music to textiles, woodwork to yoga, we offer over 30 hours of workshops every week, with something for all ages and interests to enjoy.
Our values
Creativity for community – sharing care, confidence and connections.
To help make the extraordinary happen every day we SUPPORT each other to deliver, we TRUST each other, we are POSITIVE and INSPIRE each other, and we COMMUNICATE
How we do it
NEA houses a 96 seat theatre, 72 seat café, 6 artist studios, 5 multi-use studios, a music studio, 2 wood workshops, 4 offices, a hot desk mezzanine, third floor greenhouse, and half acre community garden. NEA makes up a third of the MacMillan Hub, and shares an entrance with the Muirhouse Library, the Skills Hub, and the Pennywell Early Years Centre, all run by the City of Edinburgh Council.
NEA is a Charity registered in Scotland (SC027700) run by a dedicated team working with freelance artists, valued volunteers, and partner organisations. NEA is overseen and supported by our Board of Directors.
North Edinburgh Arts condemns all forms of racism and discrimination, including anti-Blackness, and will not tolerate racist language, hate speech, or abusive behaviours on our premises or online spaces. Read our Anti-Racist Statement.
Opening Hours
NEA Building Opening Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday & Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
plus for special events as advertised on our website
Café Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Working at NEA
NEA is committed to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First policy. We promote positive approaches, can offer support and training, and aim to make NEA a flexible and dynamic place to work.
Partners & Funders
We often partner up with likeminded local and national organisations. Find out more about how we work together.