Progress is going well towards completing our 20th building, Perth Creative Exchange, in Perth’s City Centre. Perth Creative Exchange is a £4.5m partnership project between Wasps and Perth and Kinross Council which is transforming the former St John’s School building to create Perth’s first ‘creative hub’ - an inspiring home for artists, makers, creative industry professionals and the general public. Works commenced on site November 2018 with the studio project due for completion late 2019.
Perth Creative Exchange will provide vibrant and connected spaces over three floors including:
- 26 studio spaces for designers, artists and makers
- 13 workspaces for creative industries and cultural social enterprises
- The Famous Grouse Ideas Centre
www.thefamousgrouseideascentre.co.uk - Creative business incubation space
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibition and workshop space
- Public café
Initial viewings have now taken place for our artist studio spaces with allocations shortly to be confirmed. We will soon be advertising our creative industry spaces in the building as well as advertising for staff to manage the property once it is open. If you are a creative person based in or around Perth and would like to register your interest in this project, please email info@waspsstudios.org.uk
Expressions of interest are now being sought for a café operator for the facility when it opens later this year. For more information on the café opportunity contact us on 0141 553 5890 or email info@waspsstudios.org.uk
Project Background and demand
Multiple demand surveys undertaken since 2014 demonstrated high local demand. To date we have carried out the following work:
- Demand Survey in 2014 – Overwhelming demand identified for a Creative Hub
- Various locations reviewed and former school (St John’s) identified
- Design development progressed
- Creative Industry Research and Full Business plan developed
- 2016 Fundraising successful
- Consultation with local creative community at key stages
Wasps have gratefully received funding from the Gannochy Trust and the Forteviot Trust.
