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WHALE Arts Agency

WHALE Arts is a community arts organisation in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.

Whale Arts Agency

About WHALE Arts Agency

30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh West EH14 2SA
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Since being set up by local people in 1992 WHALE Arts has firmly established itself as the cultural anchor organisation for Wester Hailes. As a community-led arts charity and social enterprise, WHALE Arts’ mission is to be the creative heart of a vibrant, thriving community.

WHALE acts as a conduit between our community and creative opportunities through the direct delivery of projects, programmes and events and by connecting our community with city and national cultural partners.

We are based in the purpose built WHALE Arts Centre – ‘The WHALE’ – a unique community asset that provides a range of high quality creative spaces including an Arts Workshop, Performance Space, Darkroom and Digital Media facilities for our community.

‘The WHALE’ operates as a social enterprise allowing us to generate income that supports our charitable work. Our social enterprises include the WHALE Pod creative business incubator, craft fairs, office, training and conference facilities

Upcoming Events at WHALE Arts Agency

A Minecraft Movie

24th October 2025

Come along to WHALE Arts on Friday 24th October for a free screening of A Minecraft Movie!

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