Silversmiths-in-Residence at The Alchemy Experiment Glasgow
Glasgow’s The Alchemy Experiment is hosting Return, Remake, React – a group show by five Silversmithing and Jewellery artists-in-residence at the city’s School of Art.
Interrupting Antigone with Scottish Dance Theatre
Joan Clevillé’s re-imagination of Sophocles’ classic story for a contemporary world, told through the body and the voice of a single performer.
Double Formation at Scottish Ornithologists’ Club, Aberlady
There is a showcase of two members of the Society of Wildlife Artists at the Donald Watson Gallery of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club in Aberlady: Kittie Jones and Wynona Legg.
GSA’s Graduates on Show for 2022
Glasgow School of Art (GSA’s) annual undergraduate Degree Shows feature work from graduating students across its various Schools of art, architecture, innovation and more.
Tatha Gallery, Newport-on-Tay Holds up a Three-Way Mirror to Paint
Tatha Gallery in Newport-on-Tay’s latest exhibition, ‘On Time’, brings together Delia Baillie, Louise Ritchie and Georgia Rose Murray, showcasing the three artists’ considered approach to the medium of paint.
May is Perth Festival and ArTay Time
The Perth Festival of the Arts is underway for 2022, bringing highlights of classical performing arts to the city, plus the regular art fair Artay.
Highlights of the Season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The new season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre opens with a new production of Sunshine on Leith, followed by other classic programme highlights.
Aberdeen Performing Arts Stages Three for May
Aberdeen Performing Arts’ programme for May continues with three top-class performances.
Gardens’ Grassroots Theatre Staging a Revival in StagEHd
Edinburgh is due to host a new free theatre festival called StagEHd, a weekend of al fresco drama at the 2,500-capacity Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.
Crossing Borders: World Textile Day at Bridge of Allan
Edinburgh’s The Nomads Tent will be among the exhibitors at World Textile Day at Bridge of Allan, near Stirling, which features specialist fair trade market stalls displaying wares from artisan textile makers, workshops and villages around the world.
Edinburgh’s RSA Annual: the Persistence of Familiar
Review: The longest-running regular exhibition in Scotland, the RSA Annual, makes a welcome in-person return for its 196th outing, showcasing some of Scotland’s best art and architectural projects.
Natural Beauty: Wood & Wool Banchory Aberdeenshire
Wood & Wool offers hand-crafted interior design and artefacts from its mill studio in Aberdeenshire, inspired by the imaginative fusion of materials.
Stepping Across the Threshold: Susan Harvey at Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Review: The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock is mounting an exhibition by Susan Harvey, who grew up in the town and went on to enjoy a distinguished career in art, design and education.
Spring Turns to Summer at Gallery Heinzel Aberdeen
Gallery Heinzel in Aberdeen has put together a short-lived Spring Collection, which will be followed on 28th May by a three-month Summer Exhibition.
Duncan of Jordanstone’s Big Welcome to Degree Showcase Visitors
After two years of virtual degree shows, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is to welcome back visitors in-person to its showcase of work by graduating students.
Douglas Gordon’s Musical Journey into Dark History at the DCA Dundee
Turner Prize winner Douglas Gordon’s new multi-screen film installation at Dundee Contemporary Arts takes us on a European railway journey into dark and personal histories.
Colourful Life in Revolutionary Red, at Edinburgh’s Lyceum
Written by Caroline Bird and directed by Wils Wilson, Red Ellen at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre is a new play about the Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson – on the right side of history, but the wrong side of life.
Much to Say with Four Voices: The Modern Institute, Glasgow
‘STATUS need a world interlude’ is a group show at The Modern Institute’s Aird’s Lane exhibition space in Glasgow, featuring works by Jim Lambie, Eva Rothschild, Sue Tompkins, and Michael Wilkinson.
Bold, Primitive and Natural
Using traditional methods of wood-turning, hand-carving and pyrography, Kirsty Dalton of Edinburgh-based Primitive Woodland makes wooden homewares and jewellery.
Shetland is Woven into Nielanell’s Knitwear
Designer Niela Nell Kalra of the contemporary Shetland knitwear company Nielanell is inspired by the islands’ textile heritage.
Fernweh UK’s Scottish Inspirations
Inspired by the colour palette of the Scottish landscape, Laura Sherriffs of Fernweh UK uses traditional heritage materials to make waxed canvas and leather bags.
Syrah Jay: Fife Meets Memphis
Fife-based Syrah Jay creates jewellery in non-precious materials such as felt, cork, wood, acrylic and Jesmonite.
Piecing it Together: Katy Galbraith
Perthshire mosaic artist Katy Galbraith uses recycled materials to create unique décor.
Ceri’s Orkney Fabrics are a One-Off
Orkney-based artist Ceri Biddle’s textiles are inspired by her surroundings.
