Vase painting from a cylix: discussing a picture, 2014
Join Sara Barker in a tour of the Artland led by the artist. The artist will select several works within the collection that reflect her permanent commission. Followed by a short Q&A in the circular marquee.
Jupiter Artland
Bonnington House Steadings, Nr Wilkieston, EH27 8BB
01506 889 900
22 August 2015
Spotlight Tours of Scottish Art: People, Places, Ideas
11am & 3pm
Free with £2 suggested donation.
Samuel John Peploe, Still Life with Melon and Grapes
A guided tour of The City Art Centre's Scottish Art collection, focusing on people, places and ideas.
Please meet at reception.
22 August 2015
GARAGE presents: Garej
12-5pm
Free
An exhibition of work by artists from Wales, including Karen Whittingham, Rebecca F. Hardy, Morgan Griffith (Sonomano), Steffan Jones-Hughes, Jo Marsh and James Harper. Featuring WanderBox (www.wanderbox.org), Oriel Wrecsam's ART VEND - original artworks available for £1 each from a vending machine, and live performances from Wrexham based noise-pop band Baby Brave on Saturday 22nd.
For more details and suprises, visit the GARAGE website.
GARAGE
Northumberland Street North West Lane, EH3 6JQ
07917 668 044
22 August 2015
Dovecot Tapestry Studio Tours
11am & 2pm
Free
Join a free guided tour every Saturday of the Viewing Balcony at Dovecot Tapestry Studio and view the rug and tapestry collection.
The tours are free, but you are welcome to make a donation to the Dovecot Foundation.
For tailored Dovecot Tapestry Studio Tours, see here.
22 August 2015
Scottish Seascapes
10-3.30pm
£20 (For adults)
Booking essential, book here or call 0131 228 1155
Exploring iconic seascapes from the City Art Centre's extensive collection, artist Lynda Frame will lead an adult workshop focussing on our varied seas and coastlines. You will explore the opposing polarities of nature (power and tranquillity; stormy seas and calm waters).
22 August 2015
Marvin Gaye Chetwynd: The King Must Die
2pm
Free, but booking essential, please book here.
Known for her deliberately shambolic and lo-fi performances, Marvin Gaye Chetwynd’s new work The King Must Die explores the ancient Greek cult of the Mother Goddess, immersing us in an intense and supremely pagan celebration of feminity and female power.
The performance will require some audience participation as you get drawn into Marvin's strange and wonderful world.
The performance has limited places, so make sure to book your tickets.
13 – 27 August 2015
David Sherry: Avoiding Answer
Thu 13, How do small fish survive in the big sea, 1—3pm
Thu 20, Journey unknown, 1—3pm
Thu 27, Baggage Performance, 1—3pm
Image courtesy of the artist, 2015
During the festival, artist David Sherry will draw attention to the events of everyday life through juxtaposing subtle interventions alongside absurd observations. From exploring the role of humour through street interventions, to manifesting the concept of personal ‘baggage’ into a physical reality, this playful work reflects on the social interactions and awkwardnesses that are an inherent,
if painful, part of being human.
Sherry will be presenting a number of live performances in St. Andrews Square, city centre. His performances ‘look at the role of an artist as a global citizen, processing this concept in a set of serious and ridiculous ways. Juxtaposing commonplace tasks with primitive ideals. Searching for ones primitive self while languishing in a world of virtual distractions.’
With support from Patricia Fleming Projects, Glasgow and Mother’s tankstation, Dublin.
30 July – 30 August 2015
Explorers
Designed for children and families, Explorers is a special trail through the art festival, with activities focussed on key exhibitions and commissions from the festival programme. Download an activity pack here.
Participating galleries and exhibitions for 2015 include:
Dovecot Gallery: Kwang Young Chun, Aggregations
Mon–Sun, 10.30am–6.30pm
Ingleby Gallery: Charles Avery, The People and Things of Onomatopoeia
Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Sun, 12pm-5pm (August only)
Old Royal High School: Kemang Wa Lehulere, Join the dots
Mon—Sun, 10am—6pm
Activity pack available to download soon.
Summer School
Take part in our free to attend Edinburgh Art Festival Explorers Summer School that involves a guided visit to the artwork and a practical art activity class.
Training for facilitators, teachers & support workers
Work with artists in Edinburgh Art Festival venues to explore how to engage your groups with the free galleries, commissions and events on offer.
Thu 30 July
Upper Primary P5–P7:
Tue 11 & Wed 12 August
Lower Primary P1–P4:
Thu 13 & Fri 14 August
All workshops are free to attend but booking is essential. For information and booking, please contact Kate MacKay: [email protected]
30 July – 30 August 2015
Free Daily Guided Tours
Sat-Thu, 2pm
Free
During the festival, each afternoon at 2pm there are free guided tours of venues, leaving from the festival Kiosk on Blair Street (no booking required).
With different routes to choose from , these are a great way to find your way through the city and explore the festival.
1 – 30 August 2015
Art Late has finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015
Film Screenings have finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015
Festival Detours have finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015
Artist Talks have finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015
Explorers has finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015
Special Events have finished for this festival, we look forward to seeing you next year.
1 – 30 August 2015