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Royal Deeside - Art Exhibitions, Crafts, Artists & Art Galleries
Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms has a very active artistic community, much of whose work is strongly influenced by the landscapes and people they work amongst.
Almost every town and village has galleries and craft workshops showcasing local arts and crafts and you will come across artists and craft workers in some of the most remote corners of our area. Even the legendary hamlet of Lost in Strathdon boasts its own Lost Gallery.
Visit Platform 22 Pottery & Ceramics Studio in Torphins. It has a gallery and a cafe and has just been rated as a 3 star Vist Scotland Vistor Attraction www.platform22.co.uk
Work of a range of local and Scottish artists of all media can be seen at the Milton Arts & Crafts Village near Banchory, and details of local artists and craft workers can be accessed on the websites of Creative Cairngorms (www.creativecairngorms.co.uk) and Kincardine & Deeside Arts Forum (www.woodendbarn.plus.com).
In September each year, dozens of local artists invite the public into their studios and workshops as part of North East Open Studios. Full details of all participating artists can be found at www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk.
Upper Deeside Art Society 2009 Exhibition Programme
The Upper Deeside Art Society holds an Art Exhibition as part of the visitor attractions at Balmoral. It is held in the Queen's Stables and is open for the summer season 1st April until 31st July.
There is also an Annual Members' Exhibition in the Victoria Hall, Ballater. This is running from Saturday 29th August until Sunday 6th September 2009 inclusive. Open every day during this time from 10am until 5pm. www.ballaterscotland.com/arts/udas.htm
Creative Cairngorms
Creative Cairngorms, the group of artists living and working in the Cairngorms National Park, are looking forward to welcoming visitors to their five month long programme of Summer art exhibitions, which begins on Royal Deeside at the Victoria Hall, Ballater, in May.
Launching their new Cairngorm National Park family brand logo, the artists are proud to be representing the quality and creativity of art and craft across the National Park. Established and new members will be offering an exciting variety of mediums, styles and prices. Paintings in oils, watercolour and acrylic, photography and sculpture, as well as a variety of hand made crafts. Engraved and stained glass, driftwood mirrors, funky clothes, ceramics, prints and a wide choice of artists cards, should offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Creative Cairngorms have tried to ensure that most people in the 1400 square miles of the National Park will have an opportunity to see their work. The three further exhibitions cross the vast area of the park from West to East and back again, from Cairngorm Mountain in June and July, to Crathes Castle in August, and returning to Speyside at the Iona Gallery, Kingussie, in September.
The dates are:-
Victoria Hall, Ballater -May 23rd - May 31st
Cairngorm Mountain - June 14th - July 31st
Crathes Castle, Banchory - August 14th -August 28th
Iona Gallery, Kingussie - September 5th - September13th
Art Aboyne
Art Exhibition with work from 60 NE Artists - 11 July to 4 August - Victory Hall Aboyne 10am -8pm www.artaboyne.co.uk/
Art Aboyne Exhibition - Victory Hall, Aboyne ( Photo from last year's show)
