Jun 4, 2021
More than 30 diverse contemporary artists have contributed original works to an online auction raising money to help Leith School of Art (LSA) rebuild after Covid-19. Running from now until 18 June there’s the chance to find an artwork for your home, with affordable...
Jun 3, 2021
Crawick Multiverse is looking ahead to a new era following the official opening of The Coalface – its specially designed eco-friendly visitor facilities. The event (which was low-key due to COVID restrictions) involved Gillian Khosla, Chair of the Crawick Multiverse...
May 26, 2021
Marchmont House is creating The Green Shed studio as a new centre for original printmaking in the Borders. It has partnered with Glasgow Print Studio (GPS) to search for an exceptional printmaker to be the first tenant and to play a key role in establishing the...
May 25, 2021
From light projections on Moon Jars to a sound installation developed from the one of Burns’ favourite Scots songs – Spring Fling 2021 will feature an abundance of intriguing artworks. Among more than 60 specially selected artists and makers, from across Dumfries and...
May 18, 2021
Spring Fling is welcoming a host of fresh talent with 10 new artists and makers taking part in this year’s event. All with have online studios and some will be taking part in the two Spring Fling Pop-UPs. More than 60 artists and makers have been selected for this...
May 12, 2021
More than 200 artists and makers have signed up for Perthshire Open Studios – and organisers are hoping it will be a bumper year as the region emerges from lockdown. The event, which takes place from 4-12 September, had to be cancelled last year due to COVID and when...
May 10, 2021
Friends and family of Rory McEwen, the celebrated painter, sculptor, musician and TV presenter, gathered this weekend for the unveiling of a plaque at his former cottage studio, which has just been transformed into an artists’ residency. Among them was artist and...
May 4, 2021
A residency in a beautiful studio at Marchmont House and £12,000 in funding is on offer to support an entrepreneur to develop a project using data within the creative industries. It is one of several residencies being offered at the restored 1750 Palladian mansion in...
Apr 29, 2021
Spring Fling has unveiled its full programme of events and activities – including pop ups, an online exhibition, virtual studios and a special audio art commission. More than 60 artists and makers have been selected to take part, ranging from Jay Rubinstein who makes...
Apr 28, 2021
Galloway farms could be among the major beneficiaries if a National Park is created in the region. The issue is already high on the political agenda with the Conservatives, Greens, Labour and Liberal Democrats all supporting the idea of more National Parks in their...
