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CCA Director Francis McKee introduces the new exhibition ‘Speaking in Tongues’. This exhibition brings together three influential artists: Susan Hiller, Pavel Büchler and Sonia Boyce. Each has an important place in the development of contemporary art in Britain. This exhibition …

Artist Jill Skulina introduces Jack(et), a range of customised menswear. Currently working out of her studio at Wasps Meadow Mill, Dundee, Jill combines her degree and background in fine art, and her love of creating garments, to embellish and customise …

Glasgow based animator filmmaker Ross Hogg talks about his work, including his short film Spectators, and the support that festivals such as Manipulate can offer to people who want to show their work to an audience. Find out more about …

Visual artist Bruce Munro, introduces his large scale light installation ‘The Field of Light’, which is currently in St.Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The installation is made up of several rods, optical wire, halogen lights and blown glass to create long-stemmed, plant …

Following on from a recent appearance at Pitlochry’s Winter Words Festival, journalist, broadcaster and author Lesley Riddoch, discusses her new book ‘Blossom: What Scotland Needs To Flourish’, with Nicole Brandon. Through anecdotes and conversations with Scots who have worked without …

In Abstraction is the new exhibition at Glasgow Print Studio. Featuring old and new works from Hetty Haxworth, Aimée Henderson and Rosalind Lawless, the exhibition showcases the artists varying styles and creative methods. In Abstraction is on at the Glasgow …

Artist Thomas Anderson creates adaptations from memorable works of fiction; however, they are firmly rooted in reality with moving image and stills visually representing the punctuation of life. Currently exhibiting in the Courtyard Gallery, Summerhall, until the 22nd March 2014.

Head of Collections International Art at Tate Modern, Frances Morris, introduces ‘Louise Bourgeois, I Give Everything Away’ at the Fruitmarket Gallery. Set out chronologically, this series of drawings on paper was created during a period of insomnia, which Louise had …

Mixed media painter Katie Ward spent six months largely alone at The Haining Country Estate in Selkirk as part of an RSA Residency, resulting in an exhibition of large-scale works inspired by her natural surroundings.  

Diana Morton introduces City Art Centre’s exhibition ‘Citizen Curator’, which celebrates Leith’s heritage, through the art collections of the City Art Centre and history collections of Edinburgh Museums. The exhibition includes artworks by well known Leithers such as Eduardo Paolozzi, …

Senior Archivist at the Orkney Library and Archive, David Mackie, and Project Officer, Rebecca Marr, introduce the Gunnie Moberg Archive. The idea for the archive was initiated by Gunnie’s husband Tam MacPhail, and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Her …

Leanora Olmi and Lydia Beilby are the duo behind Screen Bandita, a collective which gives new life to abandoned film and photos through use in live performances. Collaborating with poet Ryan Van Winkle, Screen Bandita’s new project ‘Adrift’ came from …

Part of Summerhall TV’s commitment to documenting the arts is to provide an archive exploring the work of artists, theatre makers and other cultural contributors. In doing so, the work and legacy left behind by these people can therefore be …

Tin Roof Dundee is an artist led organisation that aims to support artists in Dundee with affordable resources and a creative network.The idea came about when a group of art graduates decided they needed something to support emerging artists. With …

Richard Ingleby introduces a series of twelve prints by Ellsworth Kelly. Specially selected by the artist for the Ingleby Gallery, these works span a creative period of forty years. Ellsworth Kelly is an American artist, and widely considered to be …

The Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney, opened in 1979, with the aim to housing an important collection of British art that was donated by activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner. Since then, the centre has gone on to hold work from …

An idea that came to them during a workshop at Manipulate Festival, Club Adelphi was an outlet for Molly Barrett and Verity Quinn to explore visual theatre in a way that they hadn’t previously seen demonstrated anywhere else. Utilising their …

Artists Delia Baillie and Iain Sturrock introduce their exhibition ‘Everything is Vague Until You Make it Precise’, which is currently showing at The Briggait, Glasgow. Featuring work from a number of Glasgow and Edinburgh based artists, this exhibition aims to …

As part of The Scottish Colourist Series, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art hosts a large retrospective of colourist J.D Fergusson’s paintings, sculptures and other artefacts. Set out chronologically, the exhibition displays the progression of Fergusson’s work, from his …

Tara Chaloner introduces the GENERATOR’s Annual Members show, which exhibits a diverse range of art work. GENERATOR is a Dundee based organisation, which aims to promote the creation of art, and provide sustained support for practicing artists. The Annual Members show …

Broad Horizons showcases the collaborations between artists and Dovecot Studios, and celebrates the creativity that can be found through combining great ideas and skill. Featuring work by Alasdair Gray, John Byrne, David Poston, and many more, Broad Horizons looks back …

Executive Producer of the Traverse Theatre Linda Crooks, discusses the theatre’s involvement with the festival, and why it’s important to practitioners and audiences to have a festival that supports visual theatre.

Director of the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh Natascha Gentz, introduces The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors. To celebrate Chinese New Year, 90 larger than life lanterns, inspired by the ancient Terracotta Warriors of Xian, will populate …

Pitlochry’s literary festival Winter Words, turns 10 this year. Events Manager Annie Hibberd, and other members of Pitlochry Theatre staff give us a sneak peek into what they’re looking forward to seeing.

Illustrator and Summerhall resident Camilla Seddon, talks to Summerhall TV a year and a half since we first met her. Working primarily in watercolour and pen, Camilla produces fine art prints exploring wildlife, landscapes and traditional architecture. We get an …

Visual artist and former President of the Scottish Society of Artists Louise Ritchie, introduces the Meffan Gallery’s exhibition ‘In a Jiffy’, featuring work created using paper. The title is derived from the phrase used to describe a measurement of time, …

Glasgow based designer Gabriella Marcella DiTano introduces her exhibition ‘Super Signs’, currently on at The Arches, Glasgow. Featuring 12 pieces printed on large silk scarves, the bright colours and bold prints explore a playful take on the Zodiac. Super Signs …

Canadian artist Scott Rogers introduces his exhibition ‘Negative Miracle’, currently showing at the Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Created during his one year Graduate Fellowship at GSS from November 2012 to November 2013, this is Rogers’ first major solo show since graduating from …

Richard Demarco is awarded the Edinburgh Award by Rt Hon Donald Wilson, Lord Provost of The City of Edinburgh on 24th March 2014.

Chris Pearson introduces his company Giclée, which specialises in fine art printing. Set up in 2001 with his colleague Calum MacDonald, the pair are based at Summerhall and produce fine art prints for clients such as the National Galleries of …