EVENT & EXHIBITION NEWS...
Artisan Markets
Here are the current dates and venues for some Artisan Markets that I'll be trading at in 2025.
| Dates & Times | Venue & Location |
|---|---|
| Sunday 5th October, 11am - 4pm | Wylde Thistle Autumn Market - Marine Hotel, Troon |
| Sunday 2nd November, 10am - 4pm | Boswell's Coach House Christmas Fair - Auchinleck Estate, Cumnock |
| Sunday 16th November, 11am - 4pm | Handmade Ayr - Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway |
| Sunday 23rd November 12pm - 5pm | Seamill Hydro Hotel Christmas Market |
| Sunday 30th November 12pm - 5pm | Seamill Hydro Hotel Christmas Market |
Exhibitions
Capturing the Moment
Featuring 5 emerging female Ayrshire artists who bring their individual, unique artistic flair together for a Winter Exhibition of affordable Original Artworks, prints and artisan products. Hope you can join us for some colour, fun, and laughter along with Artist in Residence Days and Artist Workshops.
Dates: Sun 10th - Sat 29th Nov
Times: Tues - Sat 11am - 5pm (during exhibitions)
Venue: Studio 44, Largs
The Divine 9 Collective
The Divine 9 Collective launches its first exhibition, showcasing new work by nine Ayrshire artists who have spent six months developing their practice through a mentoring programme led by local artist Gillian Park. Featuring portraiture, seascapes, abstract art, textiles, sculpture and re-imagined furniture, the show also offers hands-on workshops throughout the month, welcoming participants of all experience levels. Full event programme and details coming soon...
Dates: Sat 10th Jan - Sun 8th Feb 2026
Times: Mon to Sat 10am till 4pm
| Year | Exhibition |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Open Studios Ayrshire |
| 2025 & 2024 | Troon Art Club |
| 2025, 2024 & 2023 | New Cunninghame Art Club |
| 2024, 2023 & 2022 | North Ayrshire Open Art |
| 2024 | The Ayrshire Collective, Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine |
| 2024 | The Big Art Show, Paisley |
| 2025 & 2024 | Save the Children Art Exhibtion, The Maclaurin Gallery, Ayr |
The Ayrshire Collective
Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine - Nov/Dec 2025
This special exhibition celebrated the diverse talents of six amazing artists from Ayrshire, all of whom began their art journeys later in their careers. All came from varied backgrounds and alternative careers, united by their passion for art. This unique show brought together a fantastic mix of styles and creative approaches, reflecting the rich variety of new contemporary 'homegrown’ art.
Alongside the exhibition, all the Artists hosted an exciting Creative Programme giving the opportunity for involvement through workshops, engaging talks, and live demonstrations in the gallery.