Castle Douglas South West Scotland Arts, Crafts and Galleries
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Dumfries and Galloway
Gracefield Arts Centre |
Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. Our 9-day festival
has taken place annually at the end of May since 1979. The
founding aim was to bring international performers of the
highest quality to a region containing many scattered rural
communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to
experience such talent. Since then, this region has produced some of its own talent of international standing and we’re proud to be able to present these artistes from time to time. We offer a wide range of events: music – including classical, jazz and folk, dance, theatre, literary, children’s events, plus the visual arts and films. The growing number of children’s events in recent years plus a revitalised literary programme added to our strong music, dance and theatre tradition has, we believe, enhanced the programme we offer |
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Spring FlingScotland's Premier Art and Craft Open Studios Event Web: Spring Fling |
2012 is an exciting year for Spring Fling - it's our 10th
Birthday! From 2-5 June 2012, 76 professional artists, makers and designers will throw open the doors of their studios, inviting visitors to discover where and how they create their work; many artists will host demonstrations and every artist will be selling their work. You can discover the region on the Spring Fling bus, as part of the official Spring Fling cycle ride, or with the Spring Fling Sunday morning walking tour. For evening entertainment Spring Fling presents the ever popular ceilidh and hog roast, and for the first time in 2012 we will host an exclusive wine tasting event - free for Friends. In 2012 Spring Fling will launch a web shop and a map based smartphone application to help tech savvy visitors navigate the studios, which after the event will become a year round art guide. |
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The CommontyCom´mon`tyn. 1. (Scots Law) A common; a piece of land in which two or more persons have a common right. Web: The Commonty |
The Commonty is: South West Scotland Creative Practice Collective A regional network for people who apply creativity in their work, collaborate with other creative people and have ambitions beyond solely commercial gain. |
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The GistWeb: The Gist |
A promoter led arts, culture and events listings site for
Dumfries and Galloway. The Gist is designed to make it free and easy to add your own events |
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Castle Douglas Galleries/Photography |
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Castle Douglas Art GalleryMarket Street,Castle Douglas DG7 1BE Tel:01557 331 643 Web: Castle Douglas galleries Hosted by Council Email: Castle Douglas Art Gallery |
The gallery forms an excellent venue which plays host to an
annual programme of exhibitions ranging from fine art and craft
to photography. Many of the arts and crafts displayed are for
sale. In addition touring exhibitions are regularly displayed. Opening Hours: Open March - December Open most days, please check What's On for details Admission Free Accessible to wheelchair users |
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Kim Ayres Portrait Photography30 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1AA Tel: 0797 196 9953 Web: Kim Ayres Portrait Photography Email: Kim Ayres Portrait Photography  |
Portraits are so much more than just identification photos -
they are a way of conveying a mood or message. Whether it's for a book or CD cover, a staff website, a CV, a magazine article, a brochure, family and friends, or just for the sheer fun of it, your portrait can tell any story you want Do you want to appear warm and friendly? Wild and wacky? Thoughtful and intelligent? Sexy? Cool? Professional? Playful? Powerful? I will work with you to create the image you would love to have. Phone or email me to arrange a no-obligation meeting to discuss your requirements. |
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Angela LawrenceClience Studio212 King StreetCastle Douglas DG7 1DS Tel: 01556 504 318 Web: Castle Douglas galleries Clience Studio |
Angela Lawrence paints in watercolour and oil images expressive of the natural landscape or the elements that the landscape contains. In this large portfolio there are paintings ranging from a representational style, in the landscape section of the “view paintings” link, to the glimpses and impressions of landscape in the semi-abstract landscape section, and also abstract work inspired by that which makes up the landscape around us: rock, water, organic materials and colour. |
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Designs Gallery179 King StreetCastle Douglas Tel: 01556 504 552 Web site: Castle Douglas galleries Designs Gallery Write a review! |
Designs Gallery opened
fifteen years ago
to become South West Scotland's leading
independent gallery for contemporary applied art and hosts an
intriguing collection of jewellery by leading designers.
Situated within reach of the beautiful Galloway hills and coast, the venue provides a light and spacious area in which to view changing collections and regular exhibitions of new work. The shop has a full selection of books, prints and cards. |
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Hazel CampbellLochdougan House Kelton Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1SX Tel/Fax:01556 680 214 Web: Castle Douglas galleries Hazel Campbell |
Hazel Campbell has lived and worked in Galloway for most of her adult life, and
through attendance at painting classes over a number of years she has developed
her own vigorous style of painting. She has a loose, bold approach, working
mainly in oil and gouache, using local Galloway countryside as a stimulus for
landscape painting. Still life and flowers are also subjects, and like the
landscapes, are being treated in an increasingly broad manner. Hazel runs painting schools during the summer from her studio on the family farm. These are proving to be very popular, with her students having scope to paint in the adjoining garden and surrounding countryside. |
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McGill Duncan Gallery231 King Street, |
An Art Gallery In Castle Douglas, South West Scotland, Selling Contemporary Work By National And International Artists and Makers and Scottish Paintings From The 19th Century Onwards. |
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Mode Galleries103 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1LZ Tel: 01556 506988 Web: Castle Douglas galleries Mode Galleries |
Mode Galleries in Castle Douglas is a bright new boutique gallery co-run by
local designers Glynis and Alison Boardman. The mother and daughter team offer an ever changing collection including designer jewellery, exclusive art, glassware, ceramics, textiles and handmade cards and gifts. Many by Scottish designers. A great little place to find a unique gift or even a special treat for yourself. Commissions undertaken for all occasions, especially weddings. |
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The Gallery at LauriestonWoodbank HouseLaurieston Castle Douglas DG7 2PW Tel: 01644 450 235 Web: Castle Douglas galleries The Gallery at Laurieston Email: Castle Douglas galleries The Gallery at Laurieston
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The Gallery at Laurieston is the home of award winning photographer Phil McMenemy. This beautifully converted byre shows off Phil's stunning images of wonderful Galloway. Please call in to view a wide range of classic fine art and landscape images of our fantastic region. Open every Sunday and all other times by simply calling Phil on 01644 450235 - you might even get a cuppa! |
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