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Decade: A Celebratory Exhibition by Upland Members

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January 18 @ 10:00 am

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Kirkcudbright Galleries are delighted to present Decade, a celebratory exhibition by Upland Members

On show from: 18th January – 9th March 2025. On display in Gallery Two, First Floor.
Gallery Two opening hours are: Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm, and Sundays: 11:30 – 4pm. (Last entry at 3:45pm)
Free entry, donations welcome.
Artworks are for sale in this exhibition.

Upland – a bold champion of the arts in Dumfries Galloway – has launched a special exhibition in collaboration with Kirkcudbright Galleries for the start of its 10th birthday celebrations.

Despite tough times for the creative sector (hit by everything from public spending cuts to COVID and the Cost-of-Living Crisis) it has successfully promoted the region’s artists and makers at home and overseas. The free-to-enter Decade exhibition, at the Kirkcudbright Galleries (running from 18th January to 9th March 2025), is a chance to see pieces by 45 artists and makers highlighting the extraordinary breadth of talent within Upland’s membership. The exhibition is on display at Kirkcudbright Galleries in Gallery Two and is open Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10am – 4pm, and on Sundays: 11:30 – 4pm. (Last entry to major exhibitions at 3:45pm)

Decade spans painting, sculpture, ceramics, film and more. This vibrant exhibition highlights the high calibre of skills and craftmanship that artists’ working in this region are producing.

Cllr Maureen Johnstone, Chair of Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee for Dumfries and Galloway Council said “This is an exciting and energetic exhibition with an important celebration: 10 years of Upland in operation. Upland has provided mentorships and invaluable support to emerging artists in D&G, whilst key events such as Spring Fling continue to demonstrate the demand and popularity of arts and culture in this region.”

Founded in 2015, the visual art and craft development organisation runs a year-round creative programme featuring exhibitions, residencies and events including Spring Fling, Scotland’s leading open studios weekend. These initiatives have raised the profile of the creative community in one of Scotland’s most rural regions. Indeed, Upland and Spring Fling are recognised as playing an invaluable role in the lives of many artists and makers.

The Decade exhibition features ceramics by Andy Priestman, Archie McCall, Doug Fitch, Frances Ross, Heather Armstrong, and Ruth Elizabeth Jones. There is mixed media work by Denise Zygadlo, Helen Walsh, Alison Corfield, Anne Waggot Knott, Linda Mallett, Rory Laycock, and Silvy Weatherall plus furniture design by Daniel Lacey and Ian Cameron-Smith. Visitors can also enjoy seeing glass by Katy Quinn, hand-stitched creations by Elizabeth Stephenson, and jewellery by Lisa Rothwell-Young.

There are mobiles by Jay Rubinstein, mosaics by Kate Anderson, and a rich variety of paintings, photography, and prints from Upland members including Alexander Robb, Briony Anderson, David Quinn, Hazel Campbell, Colin Blanchard, and many more.

Cllr Lynne Davis, Vice Chair of Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee for Dumfries and Galloway Council said: “This exhibition is bright, colourful and diverse in the many types of mediums and art forms being produced from Upland members. This is a must-see exhibition for local visitors and tourists to our area.”

Rooted in the landscapes and communities of Dumfries & Galloway, the exhibition reflects a decade of shared journeys, creative growth and connection. It showcases a diverse range of works – painting, sculpture, ceramics, film and more – that highlight the connections and relationships that have shaped Upland’s Journey.

You can read more about Upland and the work they do here: Upland
Images used:
Traces by Lizzie Farey

Events Details
Date :
18 January 2025
Time :
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Venue Details
Kirkcudbright Galleries, Saint Mary Street
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway DG6 4AA United Kingdom