365: Stories and Music is major new collection of modern Scottish short stories by James Robertson, and music from Aidan O’Rourke. In 2013, one of Scotland’s leading authors, James Robertson, decided to write a short story every day of the year – each story was 365 words. Scottish fiddler and composer Aidan O’Rourke (of Lau)
Summerhall is extending award-winning Northern Irish artist John Kindness’ exhibition, The Odyssey, until June 30th 2023. The re-launch will be accompanied by an Artist Talk by Kindness held in Summerhall’s Anatomy Lecture Theatre, followed by a drink’s reception in the Main Hall where Kindness‘ permanent ceiling installation is located. The galleries will be open to
Created by interdisciplinary artist Agatha Smith, EARTH, SOIL + FILTH is an inquiry into our collective and shared experience of the frequencies of the earth. Join Agatha in The Corner Gallery for an opportunity to ask about the inspiration behind her exhibition and gain insight into the processes involved in its creation. This is a
This unique, hands-on open lab experience, invites members of the public to learn about the creative application of microorganisms. In this workshop, ASCUS Art and Science and artist Kexin Liu will guide you through making your own colourful textile to take home by painting, printing and dyeing with pigment-producing bacteria. Children under 18 must be
This unique, hands-on open lab experience, invites members of the public to learn about the creative application of microorganisms. In this workshop, ASCUS Art and Science and artist Kexin Liu will guide you through making your own colourful textile to take home by painting, printing and dyeing with pigment-producing bacteria. Children under 18 must be
This unique, hands-on open lab experience, invites members of the public to learn about the creative application of microorganisms. In this workshop, ASCUS Art and Science and artist Kexin Liu will guide you through making your own colourful textile to take home by painting, printing and dyeing with pigment-producing bacteria. Children under 18 must be
Long pose sessions in the beautiful Main Hall on every third Sunday of the month. The session will begin with 15 minutes of short warm-up poses before settling down for the long haul – around 2 hours on the same pose, not including breaks. While this may appeal to more seasoned artists, Topaz will be
Long pose sessions in the beautiful Main Hall on every third Sunday of the month. The session will begin with 15 minutes of short warm-up poses before settling down for the long haul – around 2 hours on the same pose, not including breaks. While this may appeal to more seasoned artists, Topaz will be
Long pose sessions in the beautiful Main Hall on every third Sunday of the month. The session will begin with 15 minutes of short warm-up poses before settling down for the long haul – around 2 hours on the same pose, not including breaks. While this may appeal to more seasoned artists, Topaz will be
The John Byrne Award is going out with a bang! Join us at Summerhall in Edinburgh on Wednesday 21 June for an evening filled with art and conversation. Come along and celebrate our wonderful artists. We will be showcasing the amazing work of all this year’s shortlisted artists and monthly winners, and will be announcing
Long pose sessions in the beautiful Main Hall on every third Sunday of the month. The session will begin with 15 minutes of short warm-up poses before settling down for the long haul – around 2 hours on the same pose, not including breaks. While this may appeal to more seasoned artists, Topaz will be
Join us for an evening of art and exploration, examining the topic of neurodivergence through the lens of philosophy, psychology, music, art and poetry. Our speakers and performers will introduce the audience to the social, cultural and political questions surrounding the issue of neurodiversity, as well as providing an insight into the internal experience of
Mella Shaw, the artist behind ‘Sounding Line’ , currently exhibiting as part of the Summerhall Arts inaugural exhibition season FORM: a season of exhibitions by female contemporary artists, will give an illustrated presentation on their inspiration, creative practice and current exhibition. Between 11:00 – 12:00 there will be a chance to view the galleries and
Camila Ospina Gaitán, the artist behind ‘An Uncanny Feeling that She was Being Watched’, currently exhibiting as part of the Summerhall Arts inaugural exhibition season FORM: a season of exhibitions by female contemporary artists, will give an illustrated presentation on their inspiration, creative practice and current exhibition. Between 11:00 – 12:00 there will be a
Emma Hislop, the artist behind ‘What is Left Behind’, currently exhibiting as part of the Summerhall Arts inaugural exhibition season FORM: a season of exhibitions by female contemporary artists, will give an illustrated presentation on their inspiration, creative practice and current exhibition. Between 11:00 – 12:00 there will be a chance to view the galleries
Rowan Walker, the artist behind ‘Foreign Objects’, currently exhibiting as part of the Summerhall Arts inaugural exhibition season FORM: a season of exhibitions by female contemporary artists, will give an illustrated presentation on their inspiration, creative practice and current exhibition. Between 11:00 – 12:00 there will be a chance to view the galleries and meet
For access information please contact the venue directly. You are invited to join us on Saturday 30th March for the launch of Future Proof, an exhibition series presented by Summerhall and ASCUS Art and Science as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. Future Proof explores alternative futures through examination of the past and present and
