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David Cass: Years of Dust and Dry
Paintings incorporating found objects.
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 16:00
Out of the Blue Arts Market
Over 45 artists, makers and traders punt their wares, which include everything from paintings to jewellery and vintage clothing to furniture.
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
£0.80 entry / 0131 555 7101
- 11:00 – 17:00
Magical Midsummer Mobiles
Make a mobile using natural and recycled materials. All ages.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)
Sun 23 Jun
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 13:00 – 16:00
RSA 187th Annual Exhibition
The RSA's 187th annual exhibition is on a theme of 'Between the Late and Early', and invited artists include John McLean, Ashley Nieuwenhuizen and Gabriela Fridriksdottir.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Man Ray Portraits
Man Ray was an American original. He was a painter, a photographer, a maker of Dadaist readymades, a scene-maker and the man responsible for some of the wittiest and most pungent artworks of the modernist era. He's also the man originally responsible for putting a camera in the hands of Lee Miller, for which documentary…
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Sat 22 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 24 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Coming into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast
Condé Nast Publications produce some of the most famous titles in the magazine world, including Vogue, Vanity Fair and the New Yorker. It should come as no surprise that they also pioneered fashion photography, employing such legendary photographers as Cecil Beaton, Erwin Blumenfeld, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Corinne…
City Art Centre, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
£5 (£3.50) / 0131 529 3993
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
£5 (£3.50) / 0131 529 3993
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
£5 (£3.50) / 0131 529 3993
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
From the Tour de France to Mountain High
Photograph exhibition capturing the most exciting moments of cycling.
Newhaven Communications, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 558 5400
Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
- 11:00 – 16:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 558 5400
Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 558 5400
Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 558 5400
Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Rodin: The Kiss
One of the most famous sculptures in the world, notoriously animated by Terry Gilliam as a perverse musical instrument, Rodin's The Kiss is coming to the National Gallery. This is the second version Rodin made of the piece, in response to a commission by American collector Edwin Perry Warren. Trivia fact: Warren, who was…
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Alex Tobin: Floating Market
Intermedia works examining online anonymous horror fiction.
Summerhall, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0845 874 3001
Part of Prologue.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0845 874 3001
Part of Prologue.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0845 874 3001
Part of Prologue.
- 11:00 – 18:00
I HEART SCOTLAND: Artist Talk
Explore Rachel Maclean's I HEART SCOTLAND exhibition as she leads a guided tour, explaining the processes behind her artwork, plus a Q&A afterwards.
Edinburgh Printmakers (1.1 miles)
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 0131 557 2479
- 18:00 – 19:00
Staple Matter
The Patriothall building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and was used as a co-operative bakery that provided food for Stockbridge and the wider area. Abandoned in the 1940s it was converted by artists into studios in the 1980s and today, housing WASPS artist-run studios, retains many architectural elements…
Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Wed 7 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Thu 8 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Upholstery for Beginners
Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts (1.7 miles)
Tue 25 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Alternative Art Class
A new spin on the old life drawing format, with a different alternative set-up each month. Ages 18+.
Club Rouge, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
£10 / 0131 229 6391
Male versus female form comparison.
- 15:00
Anna Lambert: Ceramics Showcase
Ceramic work tinged with Romanticism from the Yorkshire-based artist.
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh (1.5 miles)
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Scottish Colourist Series: SJ Peploe
A retrospective of the work of Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935), the eldest of the artists known as the Scottish Colourists (the others being FCB Cadell, JD Fergusson and GL Hunter). Peploe studied in Edinburgh and two years in Paris introduced him to new developments in French painting. This exhibition consists of nearly…
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh (2.4 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tapestry and Rug Collection
The constantly changing collection of rugs and tapestries can be viewed on the Viewing Balcony, and weavers can be seen at work below on the Weaving Floor.
Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 550 3660
- 10:30 – 17:30
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 550 3660
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 550 3660
- 10:30 – 17:30
Collectors' Choice
Exhibition exploring the role of collectors of art, and the extent to which their tastes determine the state of the art market.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 17:00
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Edinburgh 300: Cradle of Chemistry
From the first uses of balances to the discovery of carbon dioxide, this exhibition offers a fascinating journey into the birth and development of chemistry as a modern science at the University of Edinburgh. Showcasing important documents related to such influential figures as Thomas Charles Hope and Joseph Black, along…
Main Library, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
Mon 5 Aug
Edinburgh Drawing School
Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.
25 Haddington Place, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Drawing Hands and Feet, Part I – Feet ,with Alberto Condotta.
Fri 21 Jun
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Expressive Figure Drawing I with Paul Mowat.
£20 / 07791 121313
Life drawing – all levels.
Wed 26 Jun
Marchmont St Giles' Church, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)
Fri 21 Jun
£100 / 07791 121313
Figurative Mono-Printing – a three-week course with guest tutor Marc Jennings.
Tue 25 Jun
£70 for two weeks / 07791 121313
Art for Older Kids – a two-week course with Esther Cohen for kids ages 14–18.
£70 / 07791 121313
Art for Younger Kids – a two-week course with Esther Cohen for kids ages 8–13.
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Course: Composition and Design Skills for Beginners with Esther Cohen.
Wed 26 Jun
£70 for two weeks / 07791 121313
Art for Older Kids – a two-week course with Esther Cohen for kids ages 14–18.
£100 for six weeks / 07791 121313
Shaded Portrait and Draped Figure Drawing – a six-wek course with Michael Mulready.
Arusha Gallery, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
Ego
Exhibition exploring the idea of the self-portrait, as executed by RSA members throughout the ages.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Freya Cumming
Silkscreen prints, homeware and handmade wallpaper.
Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:30 – 17:30
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:00 – 18:00
From Death to Death and Other Small Tales: Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection
From Death to Death and Other Small Tales brings together works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, one of the most important private collections of modern and contemporary art, with major works from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. This innovative exhibition comprises approximately 130 works and creates a…
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh (2.5 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
'In the Orchard' by Sir James Guthrie
Senior curator Francis Fowle explores the recently acquired painting by the leader of the Glasgow Boys. Booking is essential.
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)
Thu 18 Jul
Hawthornden Lecture Theatre
Free / 0131 624 6200
Free tickets available from Information Desk.
- 12:45 – 13:30
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man
He is renowned as one of the finest artists of the Renaissance – but Leonardo da Vinci was also one of the greatest anatomists the world has ever seen. Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man explores the artist’s groundbreaking work in anatomy. His studies of the human body are presented alongside state-of-the-art modern…
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh (0.5 miles)
Fri 9 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Sat 10 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Sun 11 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Lovely Pigeon: Pigeon Copper
Art, crafts and jewellery from the Cellardyke-based one-woman design studio Lovely Pigeon.
Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:30 – 17:30
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 477 3255
- 10:00 – 18:00
