No Boundaries arrives in Edinburgh

A pop-up exhibition by National Rail, called No Boundaries, which showcases the work of artists living with disabilities arrived at Edinburgh Waverly station yesterday. Continue reading No Boundaries arrives in Edinburgh

Abstract Mythology: new exhibition by blind artist at Water of Leith Cafe

Abstract Mythology

Paintings by Alan McIntyre

Friday 24th August – Friday 28th September 2018.

Where: Water of Leith Cafe Bistro, 1 Howard Street. EH3 5JP.

Open Hours – Tues to Sat. – 09:30 – 17:00, Sunday – 10:00 – 16:00.

Phone Number: 0131 556 6887.

http://thewaterofleithcafebistro.com/

A new art show opens later this month from 24th August 2018 at the Water of Leith Café in Canonmills. Abstract Mythology, is an exhibition of small format highly textured and vibrantly coloured acrylic paintings by Edinburgh blind artist Alan McIntyre. Continue reading Abstract Mythology: new exhibition by blind artist at Water of Leith Cafe

Edinburgh College Art students exhibit work at Sculpture Workshop this weekend

Students from Edinburgh College’s Contemporary Art Practice course are set to disperse their talents across Edinburgh’s Sculpture Workshop this weekend. ‘Dispersal’, an exhibition encompassing painting, sculpture, performance, photography and moving energy, is the culmination of the students’ work over the past two years. Continue reading Edinburgh College Art students exhibit work at Sculpture Workshop this weekend

Creative Me: Ocean Terminal art exhibition marks Scottish Autism’s 50th anniversary

April is Autism Awareness Month, and charity Scottish Autism is exhibiting a collection of artwork at Leith’s Ocean Terminal. ‘Creative Me’ is a diverse range of pieces, all created by autistic individuals to mark Scottish Autism’s 50th Anniversary.

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Take three girls: LIFT exhibition

Three local women staged an exhibition of their artwork at Madelvic House on Saturday. Dee, Johan and are all involved in the Low Income Families Together (LIFT) project based at Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre.

The event proved to be a great success, and the women plan to follow it up with another exhibition in the Millennium Centre later this month.

Pictures: Pauline Nicol Bowie

By young people, for young people: Creative Canvases exhibition at The Junction

The Junction’s Creative Express project uses creative arts to support the health and wellbeing of local young people. It is a safe and confidential space where small groups of young people can express their thoughts and feelings about anything affecting their lives using a variety of creative media , including poetry, art, drama, creative writing, movement and music (writes Tessa Hughes). Continue reading By young people, for young people: Creative Canvases exhibition at The Junction

Demarco exhibition opens at Granton Campus

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Edinburgh arts patron Professor Richard Demarco has opened an exhibition of his work charting his collaboration with German legend Joseph Beuys, at Edinburgh College. The project aims to benefit art and design students at the college by giving them insight into the collaborative processes between top artists.
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