The Arts Organisations at Trongate103 in Glasgow's city centre are facing closure due to their leases being terminated by City Property, following a massive and unsustainable rent increase. Trongate103 is one of the last visual arts venues remaining in the city, especially after the recent closure of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA). Losing it would be a devastating blow to Glasgow's vibrant cultural scene.

Glasgow has long been celebrated for its rich cultural and artistic heritage. The city is home to dozens of creatives, artists, and communities. Trongate103 has been at the heart of this, offering a space for art, creativity, and expression that has enlivened the city centre and contributed enormously to the local economy. With its closure, we risk obliterating Glasgow's creative cultural legacy.

The decision by City Property to terminate the leases, citing a rent increase that places the arts organisations in an impossible financial situation, undermines Glasgow's identity as a city that supports and cherishes culture. These organisations, which have tirelessly worked to sustain the arts despite financial hardships, deserve our support and our actions to stand with them.

We call upon the Glasgow City Council and City Property to reconsider their decision, revoking the unsustainable rent increase and ensuring that Trongate103 and its associated arts organisations can continue to thrive.

By preserving spaces like Trongate103, we uphold the city's reputation as a leader in the arts and cultural innovation. With your support, we can urge the council to find a sustainable solution that allows these vital arts venues to remain open.

Sign this petition to protect Glasgow's cultural legacy, safeguard the arts community, and ensure that creativity continues to flourish in our city.