In May 2009 Dunfermline Arts and Media (DAM) commissioned a feasibility study for a Community Arts Centre for Dunfermline, funded by the National Lottery.  The research identified:
• A demand for artist’s studios in Dunfermline
• A demand for gallery space
• A demand for community arts workspace amongst local Dunfermline groups.

The study also identified
• Support for a “cultural hub” with café and retail facilities.
•  A need for a public arts venue which is accessible to the disabled.

The study has found that
• The Dunfermline Fire Station is the most suitable option for further investigation.
• An arts venue would bring social, cultural and economic benefits to Dunfermline.

Fife Council’s Development Services awarded DAM a grant of £4,500 to commission an architectural feasibility study for the Fire Station’s conversion to a community arts centre.  

On the 28th of January a public meeting was held in the Dunfermline’s city chambers. 117 people attended to hear the proposals and participate in discussion. Support seemed unamimous.
After the public meeting, Project Arts Dunfermline was formed to drive the campaign forward. Although the architectural feasibility study is now underway,  Fife Council’s Assets Department have determined to put the Fire Station on the market in March 2010.

PAD have now written to the councillors of the City of Dunfermline Area Committee to invite their official response to this situation.