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 |
Exhibitions
Troon Art Club Exhibition 2025
Dates: Sat 26th July - Sat 9th Aug (daily)
Times: 11am - 7pm (closes 4pm on Sat 9th Aug)
Venue: Troon Boys Brigade Hall (opposite swimming pool)
New Cunninghame Open Art Exhibition
Dates: Sat 26th July - Sat 16th Aug (Mon to Sat)
Times: 10am - 4pm
Open Studios Ayrshire 2025
A total of 47 artists & makers will be opening their doors and group venues throughout Ayrshire. I will be exhibiting at The Barony Centre, West Kilbride with 4 fabulous artists and makers. For further details please visit www.openstudiosayrshire.com
Dates: Fri 12th - Sun 14th Sept
Times: 10am - 4pm
| Year | Exhibition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | Save the Children Art Exhibtion, The Maclaurin Gallery, Ayr |
The Ayrshire Collective: Seven Ayrshire Artists - One Creative Programme
Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine - 1st November to 4th January 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 under the mentorship of Gillian Park.
The artists 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.
More than just an opportunity for Gillian to showcase her ‘weans’, the exhibition was an interactive celebration of art, community, and creativity.
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.
