Tag: Dalkeith Palace

Visual Arts Scotland: Dalkeith Palace Artist & Maker Market

More than 180 artists featured in Scotland’s biggest contemporary art and craft market 

Scotland’s biggest contemporary art and craft market is set to debut this August at Dalkeith Palace and Country Park.

With 110 stalls and over 180 artists and makers, spanning both the grounds of Dalkeith Country Park and interior of Dalkeith Palace, Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) will showcase a wide range of exciting pieces across from across Scotland.

Part of VAS’s expansion into large-scale art fairs and market events, this landmark event marks the first time VAS has ventured beyond its renowned programme of exhibitions, residencies and awards since launching over 100 years ago.

In addition to maker stalls, the event includes Inches Carr Craft Award interim show, 30×30 affordable art show, VAS graduate showcase and micro exhibitions.

Highlights include:

  • 110 contemporary maker stalls across two floors and the grounds of Dalkeith Palace.
  • Craft graduate exhibition featuring current work by Rosina Payan Pecorelli (ECA), Isabel Honey Coles (ECA), Duoduo Lin (GCA), Tina Avery (GSA), Morven Aird (DJCAD), Ella Hamilton (DJCAD) and Katie Buchanan (DJCAD).
  • Inches Carr Craft Award Finalists exhibition featuring Felicity Bristow, Scott Smith, Erin McQuarrie, Richard Goldsworthy, Jennifer Alford, Charles Young, Lynne Hocking, Hannah Keddie and Carol Sinclair.
  • 30x30cm affordable artwork exhibition (under £250) from 100 Visual Arts Scotland members including Jack Conkie, Laura Gressani, Yasmeen Kahn, Judith Shaylor and Genevieve Draper.
  • Micro exhibitions from John Black/Garvald Edinburgh, Nina Price, Olivia Turner and Demelza Kingston.
  • Work from across the visual art and contemporary craft spectrum including jewellery, silverware, ceramics, contemporary art, painting, printmaking, cards, sculpture, furniture, photography, homewares, stained glass and textiles.

Tavienne Bridgwater, VAS President said: “We are thrilled to bring Scotland’s biggest artist and maker market to Dalkeith Palace and Country Park next month.

“Having championed craftspeople, makers, designers and contemporary arts practitioners for more than 100 years, this event comes at an exciting time in VAS’s evolution, enabling us to showcase even more innovative work from across Scotland.”

If you are looking to escape the Edinburgh Festivals for a day, why not head to Dalkeith Palace and Country Park where you can explore and buy art, meet makers and enjoy curated exhibitions just seven miles from Edinburgh!

Inception Art Show dates

Inception Art Show is thrilled to announce the dates for its return to Dalkeith Palace from Friday, May 3rd  to Sunday, May 12th, 2024.

The art sales exhibition will feature an exciting programme alongside an impressive collection of sculptors, artists, photographers, and painters exhibiting within the historic cultural venue, Dalkeith Palace.

The 2024 edition of Inception Art Show will showcase a carefully curated collection of over 30 artists, with 10 talented NEW artists joining for the first time.

Building on the success of previous years, the exhibition will open its doors to the public on Friday, May 3rd at 10am, running for 10 consecutive days, including a NEW Family Day.

‘I am delighted to see Inception return to Dakeith Palace again this year’ says Charlotte Rostek who directs the development of the Palace. ‘It has really become our flagship show signalling a whole new chapter in the story of this remarkable building and one we are excited to see unfold over the coming years.’

With a focus on contemporary art and sales, Inception Art Show promises an enriching experience for art enthusiasts.

This year, 35 modern and contemporary artists will ‘take over’ the Palace, offering visitors the opportunity to engage with the artists and their creations over the course of 10 days.

“Working alongside the artists, we hope to create an immersive cultural experience  that showcases the art at its best and engages directly with visitors” said Walter  Dalkeith, who along with Taisir Gibreel and Charlotte Rostek curate the show each  year.

“We are proud to create this platform for visitors to purchase artwork and  support the incredible creativity and talent on show”.

In addition to the exhibition, Inception Art Show will feature an exciting programme  of events, including Family Day, Palace tours, and an online charity auction in  support of our charity partner, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

This thrilling addition  to the Inception programme, gives visitors the opportunity to bid for works by many  of the Inception artists, painters & photographers, all for a worthy cause, in  partnership with the charity auction company Impulse Decisions. 

Paul Thompson Director of Fundraising and Communications, My  Name’5 Doddie Foundation, said: “The support we receive from the public makes an important difference to our ability  to invest in vital MND research and we are thrilled that Dalkeith Country Park is  supporting us through their Inception Art Show.

“Finding effective treatments for  MND is a team effort and we’re sure that this fantastic partnership will be a popular  one!”

Moreover, families are invited to enjoy a special NEW Inception Family Day  sponsored by Savills, which will include family-friendly workshops and  demonstrations on 11th May 2024. 

Dalkeith Palace and Country Park is delighted to welcome Anderson Strathern  supporting Inception Art Show as the exhibition’s catalogue sponsor and welcomes  Savills as the sponsor of the new Family Day on Saturday 11th May 2024. 

Entrance tickets to the Inception Art Show cost £3 and are now on sale.

The  exhibition is open daily from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 12th May, from 10.00 to  16.00. We also run daily, pre-bookable guided tours of the Palace.

For more information & to book tickets, visit:

www.dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/event/inception-art-show/