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 

Venue: The Barony Centre, West Kilbride

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.