TotalKunst is a volunteer run, open access gallery and Artist’s collective, located in the centre of Edinburgh.  A part of The Forest events space and café( Registered charity no.SC038234), TotalKunst is run by members of The Forest Visual Arts working group and is funded in full by the proceeds of the Forest’s café.

By providing space, funding and exposure free from commission charges, TotalKunst aims to promote the production and development of art from varied contexts and develop discussion between exhibiting artists and their audience.

The TotalKunst gallery has an open submissions policy and welcomes proposals for exhibitions, one day performances, projects, events and workshops.

Before submitting please read through our guidelines here


The Gallery is run by a working group which anyone can attend as long as they're ready to help. We meet on the last Thursday of the month in the gallery at 7pm.


please visit our online archive of past exhibitions TK image gallery

Join our mailing list here