Our Precious and Precarious World Open Call for Art

Climate change is an issue that effects everyone, so it’s important that it represents the voices of everyone in the Edinburgh community. We’re encouraging any kind of submission, from any kind of artist, experienced or not. All ages are welcome too. Drawings, paintings, sculptures, digital art, collages, calligraphy or photographs would all be gratefully accepted, as well as anything else that you might like to create. We would love to exhibit artworks from as many different people as possible to represent our wonderfully diverse community in Edinburgh and their opinions on climate change. Your contributions would be enthusiastically appreciated.

Drawings, paintings, photographs, collage, textiles, fibre arts, recycled material, digital images, sculpture, all are welcome. EVERYONE, experienced or not, is invited to submit work.

You might think about: Climate change, Pollution, Recycling and The beauty and fragility of nature.

The exhibition is organised by the Together Trust Eco Group
Tuesday 26th – Saturday 30th October, 12 – 5pm

St Cuthbert’s Church, Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EP

Guidelines:

  • Up to three (3) works per artist
  • Unframed work: maximum size A3 (landscape or portrait)
  • Framed work: maximum size 45cm x 35 cm (landscape or portrait)
  • Sculpture: maximum size of base 50cm x 50cm (free standing)

All works should be handed in to St Cuthbert’s, Lothian Road, between October 14th and October 23th from 11 am to 2 pm

Please plan to collect your work on Sunday 31st Oct 12 noon to 3 pm or Monday 1st Nov from 11 am to 2 pm

Please attach the following information to identify your work: title of work, name of artist, medium, a description (max 30 words) that will go on the label and contact details.

Please register this information
by 1st October at www.togetheredinburgh.org.uk/art or contact: Martin Pearce, martin.j.pearce@blueyonder.co.uk phone 07913 625 394

No work will be for sale at the exhibition, but artists may include the address of their web-site or similar on the label if desired.

We will endeavour to take care of your work, but please be aware that exhibits are loaned at owner’s risk and will not be insured.

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You’re invited to the All Aboard Boat Launch

People Know How and Polwarth Church are delighted to invite you to the launch of the All Aboard canal boat at 2-4pm on 25 September! The launch event invites you on board the new boat and offers many opportunities to get involved – from volunteering as a crew member or helmsman, to providing support through art, music, culture, meditation or any other ideas you might have!

Register to come along to the launch at https://all-aboard-boat-launch.eventbrite.co.uk

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Vote for People Know How in the Scottish Charity Awards

People Know How has been selected as a finalist in the Scottish Charity Awards and are now collecting votes for the People’s Choice Award. The charity are finalists in the Digital Citizens category, in recognition of the work they’ve done over the last year to provide devices, digital skills and connectivity to thousands of people across Edinburgh and East Lothian during the pandemic. While a judging panel will determine the winners under the nine distinct categories, members of the public can have their say by voting for their favourite overall entry in the People’s Choice Award!

Vote for People Know How here: https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/finalists-2021/digital-citizens/people-know-how

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Untutored Life Drawings

Drawing the figure with a mix short, long and some sustained poses.

For those with some experience experience who are looking to practice and experiment.

Bring your own materials (easels provided).

Drop in classes but booking is essential.

Mondays (week commencing 20th September) from 2pm – 4:30pm.

£10 per session.

To book, email: makinggathering@gmail.com

Scenes of nudity, suitable for 16+

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Dear Lothian Exhibition by People Know How

On 11 August People Know How and partners are holding a floating exhibition showcasing the art and sound pieces of young people who participated in their summer arts programme, Dear Lothian. The exhibition will take place on their jointly owned canal boat, All Aboard, and will feature watercolour paintings, oral histories, soundscapes, and scrapbooks kept throughout the programme. Register on our Eventbrite or just pop by to the All Aboard canal boat at 36-38 Polwarth Terrace between 11am and 3pm on 11 August!

dear-lothian-exhibition.eventbrite.co.uk

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Open Call for Visual Artists

We are looking for artists based in and around Edinburgh – VISUAL ARTS POETRY/WRITING MUSIC DANCE/MOVEMENT.

We have the pleasure to offer an exciting opportunity to take part in a collaborative residency followed by an exhibition/performance. You are invited to share your work, collaborate, inspire, explore and take your artwork to the next level.

Residency dates: 26/07 – 01/08.2021 Exhibition/Performance date: 31/07/2021 Place: St. Margaret’s House, Edinburgh Supported by: Edinburgh Palette !!! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE !!!

*Project is funded by donations; any profits will be shared Following the above project, selected participants will be offered an opportunity to exhibit your work during the Autumn group show with Edinburgh Palette – all details will be provided in due time.

TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION please send the following details to: still.moving.art@gmail.com

1. Your name and short bio

2. Sample of your work – whether work in progress or completed (links or files)

3. A statement of why you are interested in a collaborative residency.

Looking forward to hearing from you, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, Joanna

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Leith School of Art’s Online Auction

From Thursday 3rd June – Friday 18th June.

Artworks and experiences by more than 30 artists will be up for auction on Leith School of Art’s website, include work by Angie Lewin, Toby Patterson, Jonny Hannah, Catharine Davidson, Peter White, Jenny Martin and Damian Callan.

To view the work and place your bid, please visit: www.leithschoolofart.co.uk

Funds raised by the auction will go directly to Leith School of Art’s Resilience Fund, helping our community to stay resilient and emerge thriving from the pandemic.

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The Bridge Pottery Collective Sample Sale

The Bridge Pottery collective has set up a ‘seconds’ display in the drawing room on the third floor. All items for sale by donation (box on shelf), with proceeds going towards maintenance and equipment for the studio. We hope to open this up to the public in future but for now any tenants wanting to snap up a bargain piece of handmade pottery please come and take a look. We’ll be refreshing the shelves regularly in our efforts to reduce our environmental impact and waste.

Any enquiries to Ania : ania.grajek@hotmail.com, or come knock on studio 2.32

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The Great Pottery Throw Down – Series 5!

The Great Pottery Throw Down is returning in 2021 and the team are currently looking for the next batch of home potters to take part.

So if you are looking to throw yourself into a new challenge then set those wheels in motion! Apply now to take part in series 5: https://pottery.take-part.co.uk/

 

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Drummer Wanted!

Drummer wanted for an oldish punk band.

We are looking for anybody who is wiling to bash the drums for a solid hour.

Please contact Val if you are interested: valbernard@hotmail.co.uk or on 07398016540

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