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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/

Easter boost for Make 2nds Count

Dalkeith Country Park raises funds for Edinburgh-based charity 

Breast cancer charity Make 2nds Count is set for a bumper Easter boost courtesy of Dalkeith Country Park. 

The organisation, which supports patients with secondary breast cancer, is the visitor attraction’s charity partner for 2023 and benefits from a range of fundraising initiatives through The Park’s activities and the generosity of visitors. 

Easter provides the latest chance to support the work of Make 2nds Count, which raises awareness of, and funds research into, the little-known form of incurable cancer which claims 1,000 lives each month in the UK and is currently affecting 61,000 people. 

And Dalkeith Country Park, just outside Edinburgh, has a cracking Easter calendar of events including a fashion show, Easter cookie decorating workshops and its first Duck Race. 

Fashionistas can get an exclusive preview of the Restoration Yard’s new spring and summer collection on the evening of March 30. The boutique shopping event, featuring fizz, a goody bag and styling tips straight from the catwalk, also includes a charity raffle for the Karen Henderson Charity Fund, in aid of Make 2nds Count. 

A couple of days later, April 1 sees the staging of the inaugural Duck Race when a flock of yellow birds will vie for position on the River Esk, and throughout April 2-14 kids can take part in a hands-on Easter biscuit decorating workshop. 

Then on May 4, the Inception Art Show returns to Dalkeith Palace, showcasing a curated collection of artists until May 14. This year, Dalkeith Country Park is delighted to have Anderson Strathern on board as the headline sponsor. The exciting, sales-led contemporary art exhibition launched in 2021. This year 35 modern and contemporary artists, sculptors, photographers and painters have been invited to ‘take over’ The Palace. 

As part of the 10-day programme, an online charity art auction will run in partnership with The Auction Collective creating an enticing event when buyers have the chance to bid for works from many of the Inception artists, painters & photographers, whilst supporting Make 2nds Count.  

Also known as metastatic, advanced or stage IV breast cancer, which has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body, secondary breast cancer is incurable, although it can be treated. Make 2nds Count patient champion, the late Karen Henderson, was a visitor to The Park and is fondly remembered there.   

Remko Plooij, Managing Director of Dalkeith Country Park says: “Make 2nds Count was chosen as our charity partner in recognition of the connection between Dalkeith Country Park and Karen Henderson, who was a dearly loved visitor.

“The tireless work that the charity does to support patients and families living with secondary breast cancer is outstanding, and we are thrilled to be part of their efforts for this coming year.” 

Emma Hall, Head of Operations for Make 2nds Count: “We rely so heavily on fundraising and donations and are thrilled that Dalkeith Country Park is supporting us.

“It’s wonderful that, at this special time of year, visitors to The Park can also share their fundraising ethos and help make such a difference in the lives of patients and their families.”