Meanwhile use - or the temporary use of urban space - is becoming increasingly popular around the world. For artists and creative practitioners it can mean access to new spaces at low cost or even for free. Yet, by its very nature, meanwhile use is precarious.  

This new project, commissioned by Creative Scotland and led by Dr Emma Coffield and Dr Paul Richter, will scope the emerging meanwhile ecology in Scotland and its impact upon artists and creative practitioners. Involving artists, creative practitioners, meanwhile providers and local authorities across Scotland, the project will map existing provision, explore the impact of meanwhile use, and make a series of policy recommendations. 

We will be regularly updating this page with events, news and opportunities for you to tell us about your experiences with meanwhile use in Scotland. Please check back!