About Us - Dundee Contemporary Arts
Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) is an internationally renowned centre for contemporary art and registered charity that enables audiences, artists and participants to see, experience and create. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city.
DCA is a charity that relies on support from a range of sources to keep enriching people’s lives through art, culture and creativity. DCA is grateful to receive core funding from Creative Scotland and Dundee City Council, and further generous support from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, Members, Friends and Patrons, together with donations from visitors online and in our building.
Our Vision
DCA's vision is to enrich people's lives through art, culture and creativity.
Our Values
- Bold: unafraid to take risks, proud of who and what we are
- Open: welcoming, accessible, connected, civic
- Meaningful: high quality, purposeful, stimulating
- Magical: belief in creating moments of joy, inspiration and transformation
- Caring: we look out for each other, ourselves and our environment, operating with dignity and respect
Our Aims
1. To offer opportunities to see, experience and create contemporary art.
2. To support artists to create and disseminate their work.
3. To continue to play a key role in Dundee and Scotland’s cultural and creative ecology.
4. To connect with audiences on local, national and international levels.
5. To ensure a secure future through a healthy and progressive environment and responsible planning and practices.
Annual Report 2023-24
Accounts 2022-23
As a registered charity, DCA is governed by an independent Board of Trustees. These are:
| Heather Anderson |
| Heidi Douglas |
| Doug Forbes |
| Steve Grimmond (Chair) |
| Ilana Halperin |
| Scott Mackay |
| Alasdair McGill |
| Dorothy McHugh |
| Toby Paterson |
| Wendy Scullin |
| Siobhan Tolland |
| Thomas Veit (Vice Chair) |
Child and Protected Adult Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Fundraising Standards and Donations Acceptance Policy
Environmental Responsibility Statement
Environmental Policy
Complaints Policy
Inclusive Recruitment Policy