Posts Tagged ‘arts’
Gallery’s 20 year wait is finally coming to an end
A Scottish gallery that has been 20 years in the making is finally set to open its doors this summer. The countdown has begun for the opening of Kirkcudbright Galleries, for, on 9 June, the work begun by Kirkcudbright 2000, a group of dedicated campaigners will finally bear fruit. Councillor Elaine Murray, leader of Dumfries…
Read MoreStrictly stars and singing sensations in Perth
A summer of culture is coming to Perth with a host of big names and talented local young people taking to the stage. Perth Theatre will throw open its doors for a Youth Take Over day in June as part of Perth’s Diverse CiTay Festival for the Year of Young People. The Take Over is…
Read MoreLearn the secrets of Scotland’s great tapestry
Visitors to New Lanark will find themselves stitched up in the coming weeks – in a good way! The 18th century cotton-spinning mill village and one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will host the return of the Great Tapestry of Scotland with a brand new exhibition open this spring and summer, from 18…
Read MoreFolk tale returns for a new theatre tour
A celebrated folk theatre fable from the National Theatre of Scotland is preparing for new dates at home and in the USA. The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart will be touring to Edinburgh, Mull, Oban, and North Carolina (USA) from 14 May to 9 June. Created by David Greig (writer) and Wils Wilson (director) with…
Read MoreAberdeen bus shelters inspired new stage show
Creative ideas can come from many places – but a new show is probably the first to have been inspired by Aberdeen’s bus shelters. Aberdeen Performing Arts, through its producing arm Freshly Squeezed Productions, is supporting two local creatives to shape a new theatre show. Fine artist Kate Steenhauer and creative writer Shane Strachan first met…
Read MorePlug Festival will showcase musical talent
The curtain is to rise on one of the country’s foremost celebrations of new music as more than 65 premieres by around 50 composers are showcased at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s 2018 Plug Festival. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Red Note and Glasgow New Music Expedition are among the renowned ensembles collaborating with composition…
Read MoreProject takes opera to a brand new audience
Scottish Opera is taking opera to a whole new generation next month. The Opera Factory is a brand new interactive musical experience for primary three pupils, exploring how an opera is made. It combines advance classroom resources designed to reinforce key learning outcomes of A Curriculum for Excellence Level 1 with a live performance that…
Read MoreAberdeenshire landscapes inspire artist Susie
Laurencekirk oil painter Susie B. Lee uses bold gestures and subtles tones to depict the wildness and drama of Aberdeenshire’s landscapes. You can see where Susie gets the inspiration for her landscape oil paintings, described appropriately by one of her clients as ‘emotive, passionate and dramatic’. Her studio is a large, converted barn which practically…
Read MoreScotland’s most laid-back music festival is back in Doune
The first wave of acts for a laid-back Scottish music and arts festival have been announced. The ninth Doune the Rabbit Hole will feature an enviable selection of international and homegrown live music, DJs spoken word, family fun and food and drink. Among the bands taking part will be Levellers, Big Country, The Orb, Elephant…
Read MoreSpring Fling event gives artists a sense of place
More than 30 artists and makers will explore their sense of place in a special exhibition ahead of the annual Spring Fling open studios weekend. Many are inspired by the land, sea and skyscapes of Dumfries and Galloway, where the annual event takes place, or by different parts of Scotland. For others it’s the towns…
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