Juliana Capes
Film, Multidisciplinary, Performance
Location: Scotland
The Dick Institute
Opened in 1901, The Dick Institute is one of Ayrshire’s must‑visit cultural attractions, welcoming over 120,000 visitors every year. Home to the largest museum and gallery spaces in Ayrshire as well as East Ayrshire’s central library, it offers an inspiring mix of heritage, art, learning and community all under one roof. Visitors can explore a vibrant programme of nationally significant exhibitions, permanent museum displays and innovative work by contemporary artists, filmmakers and young people from across the region.
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday – Sunday 9am-4pm
Contact:
01563 554300
info@ayrshire360.com
https://ayrshire360.com/venue/the-dick-institute/
Getting there by Train: The Dick Institute is a 13 minute walk from Kilmarnock Train Station – find timetables, routes, and journey options here.
Getting there by Bus: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a 6 minute walk from Kilmarnock Bus Station. Local and intercity buses run frequently between Kilmarnock and destinations around Scotland – plan your journey here.
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Located in the centre of Inverness, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (IMAG) brings history to life through fascinating museum galleries, vibrant art exhibitions and a prized photographic archive. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is managed by High Life Highland on behalf of The Highland Council.
Opening hours:
Summer Hours (April to October): Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Winter Hours (November to March): Tuesday – Thursday 12-4pm and Friday – Saturday 11am-4pm
Contact:
01349 781730
inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com
https://www.highlifehighland.com/attractions/inverness-museum-and-art-gallery
Getting there by Train: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a 5 minute walk from Inverness Train Station – find timetables, routes, and journey options here.
Getting there by Bus: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a 2 minute walk from Castle Steps Bus Stop. Local and intercity buses run frequently between Inverness and destinations around Scotland – plan your journey here.
Kirkcidbright Galleries
Kirkcudbright Galleries is a regional art gallery of national significance. The Galleries opened in June 2018: a high quality, architect designed venue, presenting the story of Kirkcudbright’s art heritage in an innovative and engaging way, alongside a varying temporary historical and contemporary exhibition programme. The site is run by Dumfries and Galloway Council Arts and Museums service.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 11:30am-5pm.
Contact:
01557 331276
kirkcudbrightgalleries@dumgal.gov.uk
https://www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk/
Getting there by Bus: Kirkcudbright Galleries is a 2 minute walk from Kirkcudbright Town Hall Bus Stop. Local and Intercity buses run frequently from destinations around Scotland – plan your journey here.
Wasps
Wasps Studios is a charity that provides affordable studios to support artists and arts organisations.
For nearly 50 years, Wasps has been at the heart of Scotland’s creative sector, providing vital support to artists and makers across the country. With a presence in 19 sites, from Shetland to the Borders, they offer flexible studio spaces, foster artistic careers, and rejuvenate historic buildings. Through all their programmes and activities, they currently support over 1,000 artists, 25 arts charities, and 81 creative businesses.
RSA (Royal Scottish Academy)
The Royal Scottish Academy of Art is an independent, privately funded institution, led by eminent artists and architects, whose sole purpose is to promote and support the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events.
Emma Varley
Multidisciplinary
SCAN (Scottish Contemporary Art Network)
SCAN is a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a small team who work alongside a range of collaborators and freelancers. The majority of their Board is made up of SCAN members who are artists or who work within contemporary visual arts. They stand up for the cultural, social and economic value of contemporary art – and for the people who create it. Through their projects, events and online resources they aim to bring the contemporary visual art community together and link in with wider conversations that shape the kind of world we want to live in.
Scottish Artists Union (SAU)
The Scottish Artists Union campaigns for all visual and applied artists living and working in Scotland. They are the only representative voice for visual and applied artists in Scotland. Artists tend to work alone, and individually have little influence or political ‘clout’. The union aims to make policymakers appreciate the needs and importance of artists in the Scottish cultural, social and economic scene.
Georgina Hickey
Textiles
SSA (Society of Scottish Artists)
The Society of Scottish Artists are a dynamic and inclusive organisation with a growing community of more than 1800 members based all over the world. They welcome artists of all disciplines and backgrounds, at every stage of their careers. They provide inspiring and valuable opportunities for all members, from students and recent graduates to established artists.
As one of the oldest and biggest artist-led organisation in Scotland, the SSA are committed to building on the strong foundation of their rich history, while always seeking to experiment, innovate and challenge tradition. They champion, support and empower their members, and foster connections, partnerships and collaborations, both in Scotland and internationally.
Visual Arts Scotland (VAS)
Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) is a leading platform for national and international contemporary artists.
The society was originally founded in 1924 as an organisation for women artists and since the 1980s has championed craftspeople, makers, designers and applied arts practitioners. Today, their membership is composed of fine and applied artists, celebrating the best in innovative contemporary visual arts. The conversation between disciplines – to encourage challenging and ambitious ideas – is at the heart of Visual Arts Scotland’s mission.
VAS has a vibrant, active and participatory membership of over 1000 practising artists. The society provides a platform to support and connect them, and to showcase their work. Members and non-members alike are welcome to submit work for our prestigious Annual Exhibition.
Peacock and Worm
Peacock is a printmaking workshop in the north east of Scotland, established in 1974. They offer a wide range of artistic techniques, such as relief printing, intaglio, screenprint, lithography, risograph, and letterpress. They are a charity supported by Aberdeen City Council & Creative Scotland. They are an open access studio, which means you can use their facilities regardless of skill level. All are welcome: whether you are a full-time artist or a keen dabbler, Peacock has a place for you.
The Worm is a contemporary visual art gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland. They showcase artworks from all over the world, focussing on printing and publishing. Their exhibitions show work by contemporary artists, fine art prints from the archives and objects related to Aberdeen’s rich print history. Entry is always free.
Caitlin Hegney
Jewellery
Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Located in the community of Newhaven, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a place where artists make and develop work.
ESW supports artists in many different ways, providing subsidised studios, open access to affordable workspaces and specialist facilities as well as training and professional development. They commission new work, provide funding through a year-round programme of residencies and employ artists across all areas of activity.
ESW is open to anyone interested in learning about or making sculpture. Their purpose-built spaces provide a unique environment and they regularly host organisations and community groups who want to make use of the facilities for their own programmes. For individuals or groups wanting to develop skills and knowledge ESW’s learning programme includes courses, tailored workshops and skills training. A free public programme of talks, exhibitions and tours provide other ways to get involved and meet artists.