Four Scottish artists work acquired by Government Art Collection
Over 90 works from across the UK, including pieces by Alberta Whittle, Jamie Crewe, Rabiya Choudhry and Atelier E.B, will join the prestigious collection.
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2 June 2021 Jamie Crewe, A slab - The wild heart of Ireland, 2020. Courtesy of Jamie Crewe and Grand Union, Birmingham. Photograph by Patrick Dandy.
Four contemporary Scottish artists are among 45 visual artists whose work has been acquired by the UK Government Art Collection
The £230,000 acquisition project, developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, celebrates and supports the diversity of creativity across the whole of the UK
Works will be displayed in Government buildings around the country, and internationally in British Embassies and Residences
CCA Picture by Alan Dimmick IT has been an incredibly tough year for Scotland s arts sector - but now galleries and studios are urging visitors to return to in-person cultural experiences. And the sector has launched a new campaign - #ArtUnlocks - to encourage people to find out what cultural opportunities are opening up in their neighbourhoods. Across Glasgow a range of exhibitions and galleries are taking part in the push, organised by Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN). SCAN Director Moira Jeffrey said: As Scotland begins to open up after a long, tough winter, we’re delighted to be sharing the good news that contemporary art is safe, family-friendly and opening soon in your neighbourhood.
Galleries and studios across Scotland are ready to welcome visitors
Visitors to the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness enjoy their re-opening displays, including works from their collection. Photo: The Pier Arts Centre.
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.- From the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney to Cample Line Gallery in Dumfries and Galloway all over the country this spring and summer, Scotlands art galleries, studios, contemporary art venues and production workshops are opening up. Now a new campaign to help the public find their nearest gallery and champion Scotlands world class contemporary art and studio facilities has been launched.
The #ArtUnlocks campaign organised by Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN), will highlight the cultural opportunities in neighbourhoods across Scotland, with venues that are ready to welcome visitors and artists from 26th April over the coming months. New openings will be announced and shared using the hashtag #ArtUnlocks and a continually refreshed list of contempora
Galleries and museums around the country are reopening as coronavirus restrictions ease.
From April 26 indoor attractions and public buildings such as museums, galleries and libraries are allowed to reopen as Scotland moves from Level 4 to Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s five tiers of coronavirus restrictions.
Museums ranging from the Riverside Museum and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow to the National Museum of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) in Edinburgh are among those opening their doors again on Monday.
A new campaign to help the public find their nearest gallery and champion Scotland’s contemporary art and studio facilities has also been launched.