Norman Gilbert - The Kaleidoscope Turns
10-25 June. Entry free. Arusha Gallery, 13a Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG.
Artist Norman Gilbert’s home is the setting for so many of his works. Objects, rooms and features of his house feature over and over again in his paintings, with some items purchased specifically because they would make good paintings. Visitors can discover a painting career that spans almost 60 years in this latest instalment at Arusha Gallery.
https://www.arushagallery.com/
Crail Airfield - HMS Jackdaw
10 June-15 October. Entry free. Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, 62/64 Marketgate South, KY10 3TL.
Learning about the famous Crail airfield is a must for every visitor to the Crail Museum. Through artefacts, memorabilia and photos, visitors can learn more about the Crail airfield and its fascinating history. The airfield opened back in July 1918 with just grass runways and went on to be used by the Royal Flying Corps, The Black Watch and St Andrews University Air Squadron.
https://www.crailmuseum.uk/
Sweet Sounds in Wild Places
10-17 June. Entry free. Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels, TD1 3JS.
This showcase of original work created by a group of women from the Scottish Borders was part of a skills-building project with the Scottish Opera. The project was delivered through a series of workshops and invited creative responses to Sir Walter Scott’s tragic love story The Bride of Lammermuir in the form of music, poetry, song writing and visual arts.
https://www.liveborders.org.uk/culture/museums/our-museums/old-gala-house/
Artist Talk: Francis Priest
10 June. Entry free. &Gallery, 3 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6QG.
Join artist Francis Priest for an informal Q&A about her latest exhibition at &Gallery. Visitors can discover her new collection of ceramics, alongside a solo presentation of work by Molly Thomson, and chat to Francis about her latest collection.
https://andgallery.co.uk/events/7
The Declaration of Arbroath
10 June-2 July. Entry free. The National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the most important documents in Scottish history - the Declaration of Arbroath. Dated 6 April 1320, the letter was written by the barons and freeholders of the Kingdom of Scotland to Pope John XXII asking him to recognise Scotland’s independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as its king.
https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/declaration-of-arbroath/
STRIKE! Stories of Bryant and May
10 June-22 August. Entry free. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow, G20 8YE.
Don’t miss this brand new exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls that explores a major pioneer of Victorian British industry. The famous matches dominated the markets and houses for the better part of the last century and in more recent history have made a huge impact on the people of Maryhill. This exhibition reveals the real life stories of former local employees as well as the wider stories of the company.
http://maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/
Gaffs: Rory Kennedy
10-11 June. Entry free. Park Lane Market, 974 Pollokshaw Road, Glasgow, G41 2HA.
Southside artist Rory Kennedy is hosting this pop-up exhibition of his work. Featuring ten acrylic on canvas paintings from the artist, the works feature local architecture cast in long sweeping shadows and high-contrast colours.
https://rorykennedy.com/
‘Emergence’ Art Exhibition
10-30 June. Entry free. The Stables, Falkland Estate, KY15 7AF.
Emergence is a series of figurative and portrait pieces created using graphite and pencil and marks Fife based artist Paul Morrison’s first solo exhibition. Each highly detailed and evocative piece represents an aspect of human nature with an emphasis on the impact on mental health.
https://www.paulmorrisonart.com/
Make a Splash! A Century of Women’s Beachwear
10 June-14 January. Entry free. Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FQ.
Seaside fashions have been influenced by social and political change throughout the years. This exhibition showcases bathing costumes and other highlights from the gallery and museum’s collection of 20th century beachwear, many of which were gifted by Peggy Walker who taught dressmaking and costume design at the Northern College of Education in Aberdeen.
https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/aberdeen-art-gallery
OSPAAAL: Solidarity and Design
10 June-August. Entry free. V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ.
Explore the colourful imagery that the Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America from Cuba used to promote anti-imperialist and revolutionary movements in the Global South.
https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson/exhibitions/ospaaal
Charlotte Cohen
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