Tag: art
Art on the street
If you are out and about in Fountainbridge or Meadowbank then keep an eye out for lockdown photography from Lottie Nadeau who recently graduated from Edinburgh College of Art.
The photographs are part of an...
Gallery staff curated digital exhibition presents unique perspectives of Edinburgh through the ages
As galleries in Edinburgh and across the UK remain dark due to the ongoing pandemic, a new digital exhibition has opened providing a welcome cultural illumination. Presented by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, 'Edinburgh: Our...
CAC furniture exhibition due to open in March goes digital
'Adjust/Adapt', a major new group exhibition showcasing and celebrating the transformative power of creativity and craft to transcend challenging times and presented by a partnership of The Scottish Furniture Makers Association (SFMA) and Visual...
The Scottish Gallery to host concurrent exhibitions this coming Spring
This coming March will see joint exhibitions in the gallery by Michael McVeigh, who until recently worked in Edinburgh as a street artist, even being known as a cult figure by the city’s groups...
Inspiring virtual presentation by a new, award winning Glasgow artist.
'Art lifts the Spirit' is a new, virtual presentation for aspiring artists and anyone interested in art by Emma Louise Grady (ELG) - the new, young, award winning Glasgow artist - at the Upright...
Changing role of the home explored in a new exhibition at CAC
In an exploration of the changed role of the home as a result of Covid-19 and the climate emergency, The Scottish Furniture Makers Association (SFMA) and Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), in partnership, present 'Adjust/Adapt',...
Evocative watercolours collected by Victoria and Albert to go on display at Queen’s Gallery
Going on display at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2021 will be watercolours collected by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This collection which provides evocative record of their public and private lives...
Dovecot Studios highlights new tapestry talent this Spring
Dovecot Studios celebrates a bold new talent in Scottish tapestry weaving, this coming January. The Gallery is exhibiting the work of artist Elaine Wilson who has just completed her three-year apprenticeship at Dovecot, and...
1960’s inspired makeover at Dovecot Studios
The style and spirit of 1960s Britain explored in Dovecot’s current Mid-Century Modern exhibition, has inspired the Studios to collaborate with creative hairstylist Outline Hair and vintage boutique Godiva and give to a 'visitor'...
2021 Exhibition Highlights revealed by City Art Centre
Edinburgh’s own public venue dedicated to championing historic and contemporary Scottish visual arts and crafts, The City Art Centre, announced exhibition highlights for 2021. All exhibitions are free to attend, but timed slots must...
Keeping a watchful eye on new artists
Scottish watchmaker Paulin has donated part of its retail space in Stockbridge to promote up and coming artists.
Founded by sisters Elizabeth, Charlotte and Eleanor Paulin, the company designs and assembles high quality watches and...
Brand new 2020 Style is unveiled by artist Pete McKee
While keeping up a fantastic resource of art workshops online, teaching thousands to draw cartoons, behind closed doors Pete’s style has evolved, painting his characters with more detail, which in turn helps the viewer...
Edinburgh artist contributes to collaborative artwork
At a time when people are more disconnected and isolated than ever, due to Covid-19, ArtSupplies.co.uk wanted to create something to unite the country and connect communities together, through the medium of art.
Esther Donaldson...
Two new exhibitions opening at The Scottish Gallery
Two new exhibitions will be running concurrently at The Scottish Gallery in Dundas Street from this weekend (28th Nov), Frances Macdonald and Ross Ryan's 'A Family Affair' and Mark Hearld's 'Menagerie'
The exhibition by Mark...
Scottish National Gallery work given revised completion date
The construction project currently involved in remodelling the Scottish National Gallery is a transformative initiative to create a new space for the nation's renowned collection of Scottish art.
In February 2020 we reported the...
‘Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures’ opening at City Art Centre
Proudly presented by the City Art Centre, 'Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures' is a two-floor exhibition of works by contemporary artist Jock McFadyen RA, whose impressive career has spanned over four decades. Timed...
New exhibition at National Portrait Gallery to capture Scotland’s lockdown experience
Dedicated to sharing the experiences of people in Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic, new exhibition will lead the reopening of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG) this Sunday (8 November 2020), with over 200...
‘E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas’ opens at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre
The City Art Centre and the National Trust for Scotland present, 'E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas'. Running from 7 November 2020 – 14 March 2021 at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre, it is...
Arusha Gallery to present ‘Beasts’ by Helen Flockhart with work from Beth Carter
Arusha Gallery is excited to welcome back award-winning Scottish artist Helen Flockhart this November as she returns to the Edinburgh gallery with sculptor Beth Carter for their new exhibition 'Beasts'. Running from the 26...
‘Platform:2020 to open at City Art Centre
Edinburgh Art Festival present this year’s Platform exhibition, the festival’s annual showcase supporting artists in the early stages of their careers to make and present new work.
Selected from an open call by artist Ruth...
‘Once Upon a Time’ – A new collection from Lachlan Goudie
Lachlan Goudie’s forthcoming exhibition at The Scottish Gallery presents a new collection of works, inspired by places that are, or at least may have recently felt far far away. The works bring fairy tales...
Johnson uses mussel to claim Musselburgh design award
The Mussel has been selected as the Musselburgh Conservation Society Design Award 2019 and Finlay Lockie (pictured right), patron of Musselburgh Conservation Society, presented the award to sculptor, Michael Johnson (pictured left). He created...
Dovecot Studios to show ‘Alan Davie: Beginning of a far-off World’
Early in the New Year, Dovecot Studios will present 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a far-off World', a centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014). Featuring rarely seen works from each...
Paul Johnston’s Inks – commission your own unique art
With a background as an architect, Paul portrays the Edinburgh building landscape in a natural and relaxed style. He clearly shows an appreciation of the buildings in his art.
Focusing on proportion and subtle colours,...
‘Platform: 2020’ exhibition announced by Edinburgh Art Festival
Edinburgh Art Festival announced full details earlier today (Thu. 8th Oct.) of this year’s Platform exhibition, the festival’s annual showcase supporting artists in the early stages of their careers to make and present new...
‘E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas’ coming to City Art Centre in November
Running from 7 November 2020 – 14 March 2021 the City Art Centre and the National Trust for Scotland will present, E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas. This will be is the first...
New Jock McFadyen exhibition to open at City Art Centre
The City Art Centre is proud to present 'Jock McFadyen Goes to the Pictures' a two-floor exhibition of works by contemporary artist Jock McFadyen RA, whose impressive career has spanned over four decades. Timed...
New Sculptures plus £1m creative spaces set to be unveiled at Marchmont House
Due to be unveiled next month at the spectacular 18th-century Marchmont House in the Borders, will be new studios and workshops plus two specially commissioned sculptures.
More than £1 million of private money has been...
At The Queen’s Gallery – Eastern Encounters – four centuries of paintings and manuscripts...
Despite her huge interest in the subcontinent, Queen Victoria never visited India.
The Queen’s son, Prince Albert Edward, undertook a very successful tour in 1875/76 – and indeed it was partly as a result...
‘Modern Masters Women’ – Exhibition to open at The Scottish Gallery
Despite having always been integral to the institution of art, many women artists have found opposition in the narrative of art history, and have continually faced difficulty in gaining recognition.
'Modern Masters Women' at Edinburgh’s...
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