ANS Newsletter May 2012

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Resipole StudiosAcharacle Argyll PH HXTel:

Ealanta Lochaber Collective

Ealanta Lochaber is a collective of ten individual visualartists that has recently emerged in the remote WestHighland region of Lochaber Ealanta Lochaber meaningCreative Lochaber endeavours to showcase the varietyof art work created in the locality and believe in theprinciple that unity is strength They feel that workingtogether to promote each other's work will raise theprofile of arts in the region thus making it more accessible to art enthusiasts from around the world

With an amalgamation of figurative landscape andwildlife painting wood turning and mono colographicprinting Ealanta Lochaber heralds an exciting range ofdisciplines and practices Andrew Sinclair of ResipoleStudios says ‘Lochaber has a marvellous breadth of highquality visual artists who due to their geography seldom have the chance to meet and work together The Ealanta Lochaber project brings together ten of thebest visual practitioners in the area so that collectivelythey can market their work to a much larger scale'

David Wilson of the Lime Tree Gallery said 'The oldsocialist adage that 'unity is strength' is absolutely truehere By coming together these ten †artists have a muchbigger impact and doors will open with opportunitiesthat individually they would not have had'

Ealanta Lochaber consists of Alan B Hayman AlistairSmyth Andrew Sinclair Andrew Stewart Anna RavenDavid Wilson Gail Wendorf James MacCallum JamieHageman and John Hodgson Ealanta Lochaber held itspremier exhibition at the Lime Tree in Fort William onFriday the th of July Further exhibitions include TheGlasgow and London Art Fair as well as a show held inParis early next year The collective has also compiled abook that offers a visual representation of its artists'work showcasing the range of styles and individualinterpretations of West Highland life over a broad spectrum of mediums and subject matters The bookwill be available to buy in tourist venues and galleriesacross the Highlands

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Craft Town Scotlandat the Barony Centre Main Street West Kilbride Ayrshire KA AW Tels: &

Lab Craft:Digital adventures in contemporary craft

Opens from 2 May to 1 July 2012Jewellery made from sound waves table lights createdby a D printer and a ceramic pot that can be scannedby an iPhone all form part of this touring Crafts Councilexhibition

Lab Craft features of the most experimental namesin craft and design Traditional craft skills have beencombined with cutting edge digital technologies to create unusual and unfamiliar objects that take a freshlook at how technology can be used by craft makers

The exhibition is curated by design commentator Max Fraser and includes textiles ceramics furniturejewellery glass and lighting by makers and designersincluding Tord Boontje Committee Michael EdenGareth Neal Nina Tolstrup and Timorous Beasties

The Adam Pottery Henderson Row Edinburgh EH BJ

TWO WORKSHOP/STUDIO SPACES AVAILABLE FROM THE END JUNE:

LONG-TERM PREFERRED

Also short term: mid July to mid August Suit professional or self sufficient amateur Rent £ £ p c m

Email adampottery@ to org or phone for further infomation

Ti m C o c k b u r nSolo ExhibitionOpen for viewing from th April

This is our first solo exhibition of Tim's work and we are delighted that there is over works to view

Frames Contemporary Gallery Victoria Street Perth PH LW Tel:

or view images at: www framesgallery co uk


Craft ScotlandCraft Scotland Coburg St Leith Edinburgh EH ETTel:

This summer there are more than chances to discover the magic of glass in ‘Glass Games ’ a nationwide Olympic inspired programme of events that celebrates the skills of glass artists

From June to September there will be exhibitions tours workshops have a go sessions andmore in a packed programme of glass related eventsbrought together by The Contemporary Glass Society

Scottish Highlights of the Glass Games includeThe Thread across the Sea at the Scottish FisheriesMuseum in Fife from June to July The exhibitionis a series of site specific installations by Keiko Mukaideand Jeanette Shendler which connects Scottish andJapanese fishing communities to reflect on the Tsunami disaster

Near Castle Douglas you can take part in a glassnoughts and crosses tournament and view stained glass at artist Caro Barlow’s Glenshinnoch studio

Torcher Tailor: the Torcher Chamber Arkestra will becreating a performance at the International Festival ofGlass combining fire glass music dance and explosives literally exploding notions of what flameworkedglass can be Torcher Chamber Arkestra was foundedin by Scottish based maker Carrie Fertig

For more information visit: www craftscotland org

Harbours Arts FestivalThe largest & most diverse arts festival in east Lothian

The Harbours of Prestonpans Cockenzie and PortSeton provides the perfect setting for this unique festival showing arts in unusual spaces takes place from

nd to th June

We are the largest most diverse arts festival in EastLothian Now in its sixth year the Harbours ArtsFestival has over venues over artists and over

events

Visual art music workshops tours trails literaturefilm photography and drama abound in PrestonpansCockenzie and Port Seton during the festival weekArt in unusual places ó sculpture in the harbour photographs on harbour railings an origami installation in a scrapyard and much more

See the highlights page for a taste of the festival

To find out more about this event download theFestival Brochure at: www harbours co uk

East Neuk Open Studios artists invite you to visit them in their studios

Saturdays and Sundays,16th - 17th and 23rd - 24th June

10.30 am - 6.30 pm

Paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, etchings, illustrations, jewellery, weaving, textile art.

The thirty or more artists are located throughout theEast Neuk of Fife

The event provides an opportunity for art lovers tovisit and speak to the artists in person discoveringwhat inspires them and how they create

Work includes paintings drawings ceramics printsart weaving and jewellery making and some of it maybe for sale

Fisher Gallery High Street Pittenweem

Fife KY LA Tel: email: enquiry@fishergallery co uk

S P R I N G E X H I B I T I O N

Including artists: Jean Hall Bella Green Albie SinclairJo Walker and Rose Bently Steel who are all new tothe gallery We welcome back Claudia Massie and regular exhibitors James Fraser and Jan Fisher

We are also showing ceramics from: Oathlaw PotteryJohn Kershaw Simon Shaw Vanessa Bullick MaryChapelhow Maralyn Reed Wood and introducing thedelightful pigs from Christine Cummings Lewis Bankshas enamel work on copper clocks and other itemsmade from driftwood by Gary Brown and studio glasswork from Carole Robinson and Sanders & Wallace

We also have a wide selection of framed and unframedgiclee reproductions of paintings by Jan Fisher andAnna Fisher

Open: am pm days a week (closed Tuesday)


Open Studios North Fifeth th & th May am pm each day

You are invited to visit artists makers and designersin their studios in the North of Fife over the first weekend in May

This event is an opportunity for you to meet buy orcommission from professional artists and makers Why not have a day out exploring an interesting partof Fife and see an exciting range of work in paint pencil charcoal textiles glass mixed media metal andceramics plus jewellery furniture and sculpture

To find out more visit: www openstudiosnorthfife co uk

The Airt GallerySouth Leylodge Farmhouse Leylodge Kintore AB XY

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March th April th

AN EXHIBITION OF PRINTMAKING BY RUTH O'DELLMARION MACPHEE AND JILL HODGE

JILL HODGEJill graduated in Fine Art (Printmaking) from Loughborough University College in She is Director of Amber Arts in Edinburgh In her work she uses stratified planes of colour to evoke time and change in her landscapes www jillhodge co uk

RUTH O' DELLRuth graduated from Winchester School of Art in

moving to the Isle of Lewis in From her studio in South Dell she works full time creating prints and paintings which are a visual diary of island life www greenallodellstudio com

MARION MACPHEEMarion graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in Born on the Isle of Skye her work is inspired by landscapes seascapes and marine life She recently moved to Glasgow where she uses the facilities of the Glasgow Print Studio www marionmacphee co uk

The Strathearn Gallery, West High Street

Crieff Perthshire PH DLTel:

www strathearn gallery com

Perthshire Painters

th April th May Gallery Hours: Tue Sat am pm & Sun pm pm

Showcase Glass Art and Craft LtdUnit Imex Business Centre Craigleith Road Broadleys Industrial Park Stirling FK WU

This is also the working studio of Jon Piccolo and LibbyYule You may also get to see work in progress and

chat with the artists We run taster sessions available during quieter times so please ask if you

would like to 'Have a Go'

Open every day from am to pm (exceptTuesday and Wednesday by appointment only)

Regular craft workshops with a reduction for students

Please call to book or visit: www showcaseglass co uk

Galleria Luti Ancaster Sq Callander

FK BL Tel:

New Opening Times Open: Thu Mon : : Sun: : :Closed: Tue and Wed

C U R R E N T E X H I B I T I O N

Notti Piu LeggereLighter Nights (Early Summer)Sat th May Wed th July

Aberfeldy Gallery & Kenmore Street Aberfeldy

Perthshire PH BL T: W: www aberfeldygallery co uk

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

George Grant Rowena Laing and Lin Pattullofrom May until June

Ed Hunter and Audrey Slorancefrom June until July


RSW SUMMER EXHIBITIONMaclaurin Art Galleries Rozelle Park

Monument Road Ayr KA NO

Sunday May Sunday June Mon to Sat am pm Sun am pm Closed Tues

Junction Arts Holburn Street Aberdeen AB DD

Tel: Website: www junctionartandgifts co uk

'Contemporary Makers' th April July

Preview event Friday th April pm All Welcome!

This is our first ever makers only show which willinclude work by ceramists textiles artists sculptural

work and much more

Potfest at the Palace

Potfest returns to the Perth area for its th yearThis year’s show is Potfest at the Palace in the wonderful grounds of Scone Palace the home of the Stone of

Destiny the crowning site of former Scottish kings

This year’s show has a different format being held inmarquees on the grounds at the rear of the Palace

The market will be open: Friday Saturday Sundayam pm daily Free parking Refreshments on site

Moray Art CentreThe Park Findhorn Moray IV TA

T: W: www morayartcentre org

Clacharan Stepping Stones May

Storyteller George Macpherson and Photographer AnjaTanner The results of a collaborative project between Skyestoryteller George Macpherson and Swiss photographer AnjaTanner The pair travelled around Skye photographing thesites of many of Macphersonís stories and legends with theresulting images now on display alongside audio recordings

Just ArtFine and Applied Arts

High Street Fochabers Moray IV DH T: W: justart co uk

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Spring Mixed : th May to th JuneJack Findlay David Boyle Jessie White CatherineImhof Cardinal Douglas Matheson Donna Duncanand Gwen Black

Summer Show : th June to th JulyCharles Monteith Walker Helena Emmans HannahMcAndrew Fiona Thompson Miriam Reid Lara Scobieand Patricia Shone

Kinblethmont GalleryArbroath Angus DD RW Tel:

W: www kinblethmontgallery co uk

David Cook One Man Show th th May pm pm Sat th May thereafter am pm daily

Cook was born in in Dunfermline and attended Duncanof Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee under Alberto

Morrocco from receiving seven awards He thenwon a travel award which took him to Paris Amsterdam

Belgium and Cyprus He won the Guthrie Award at the RSAin and was given SAC Awards in and


Spring Fling2012 is an exciting year for Spring Fling -it's our 10th Birthday!

From June professional artists makers anddesigners†will throw open the doors of their studiosinviting visitors to discover where and how they createtheir work; many artists will host demonstrations andevery artist will be selling their work

You can discover the region on theSpring Fling bus aspart of the official Spring Fling cycle ride or with theSpring Fling Sunday morning walking tour Forevening entertainment Spring Fling presents the everpopular†ceilidh and hog roast and for the first time in

we will host an†exclusive wine tasting event freefor Friends

In Spring Fling will launch a web shop and a mapbased smartphone applicationto help visitors navigatethe studios which after the event will become a yearround art guide More info at: www springfling com

Curt is CupE x h i b i t i o nFree Entry th June June Court House High Street Nairn

From th to th June a special art exhibition will beheld to coincide with the Curtis Cup which is to beplayed at Nairn’s championship links

The Curtis Cup is the bi annual golf competitionbetween teams of amateur lady golfers representingthe USA and Great Britain & Ireland

This prestigious event will bring golfing enthusiastsfrom all over the world to the Scottish Highlands andto add to their enjoyment an exhibition including someof the best professional artists from the area will beshowing and selling their work in the historic NairnCourt House The Festival is also delighted to be featuring original work from Lucy Tormey Curtis CupEvent Artist at this exhibition

The Angus Open Studios EventFrom th th May

at numerous venues in and around Angus

The Directory for the Angus Open Studios Event is now available featuring some artists craftspeople and designer makers working in and around Angus

The directory is even bigger and better than last year'sand there's been even moreexcitement in the run up to the event

The initial run of copies of the directory will beavailable from AOS members and from various outletsaround Angus

For further details visit: www angusopenstudios com

COAST Festival of the ArtsCOAST Festival of the Arts is an annual weekend ofevents that takes place in the beautiful Banffshire

Coast towns of Banff & Macduff

OPENING EVENTThis year we will celebrate the launch of the Festivalwith the opening of the exhibition at Macduff Town

Hall ‘Show Your Hand’ Join us at pm on Friday th for refreshments and afirst look at this unique exhibition of new artwork

VENUE OPENING TIMESPlease be aware that not all venues will be open everyday Check with the individual listing for information

Still LifePicture Gallery & Framer

High Street Aberlour Speyside AB NXTel:

EXHIBITIONth th May

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival ExhibitionJonathan Wheeler and Matthew O'Connor


Paisley Art Instituteth Annual Exhibition

Saturday th May Sunday rd June

SCOTLAND IN STITCHES

The Great Tapestry of Scotland: A unique project to stitch the entire story of Scotland from pre-history to moderntimes.

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is the brainchild of oneof Scotland’s best known writers Alexander McCallSmith The Scotland Street author together withhistorian Alistair Moffat and the artistic talents ofAndrew Crummy not to mention stitchers from allover Scotland form a team set to produce the world’slongest tapestry through one of the biggest community arts projects ever to take place in Scotland

The creation of the tapestry initiates a legacy projectworth its length in gold It is a unique and outstandingopportunity to tell our nationís history and to involveas many people as possible in the telling The aim is tocreate a series of over one hundred and twenty panelsthat tell the key stories in Scottish history everythingfrom Duns Scotus to Dolly the sheep

This exciting project will use a range of embroideryskills and over miles of woolen yarn to translateAndrew Crummy’s descriptive artwork into a colourfulskilful and textural depiction of the history ofScotland To date there are stitchers in practicallyevery area of Scotland committed to taking part all ofwhom share a passion for Scottish history and somepretty impressive sewing skills These volunteers willwork together for over hours per panel from locations around the country islands and mainland tohelp make Andrew Crummy’s artistic vision a realityand gift The Great Tapestry of Scotland to the nation

The Great Tapestry of Scotland will be created like theBayeux Tapestry on embroidered cloth rather than awoven tapestry It will be annotated variously inEnglish Gaelic Latin and Scots with surface stitchingin a variety of yarns creating a wonderfully rich andtactile artwork A defined range of stitches will beused including stem split and chain with filling stitches like long and short satin and darning andcomposite stitches where appropriate The tapestrydesign currently consists of over panels

For more information please contact: Jan RutherfordE: jan ppw@janrutherford co uk T: or Anna Renz E: anna renz@janrutherford co uk T:

Your Paintings project on track to have all public oil paintings in Scotland online by year end

The Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF) in partnershipwith the BBC today announced that an additional

oil paintings from public collections acrossCentral Scotland Fife and Perth Kinross and Angus

have been added to the Your Paintings website for thenation to enjoy Your Paintings is a project to create acomplete online catalogue of every oil painting in the

United Kingdomís national collection atbbc co uk/yourpaintings

Today’s additions to Your Paintings mean that thereare now paintings from over collectionsacross Scotland on the site including works from

Aberdeen Dundee Edinburgh and Glasgow By theend of the year all oil paintings in Scottish

public collections will be online for the world to viewand admire In total some collections across

Scotland will have participated in this project to makeScottish public art more accessible These collections

range from National Galleries of Scotland and NationalTrust for Scotland to many collections with just a

handful of paintings

This project would not have been possible without theenthusiastic support of public bodies in Scotland suchas Creative Scotland Museums Galleries Scotland and

the Scottish Government The PCF is particularlygrateful to the Scottish Government which has made

two generous grants to the project

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