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What books and DVDs can I get to improve my art?

Ian Watt — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:44:51 +0000

Many members have been looking for inspiration.

Here are some suggested books and DVDs to help you with your painting study at home.





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Autumn Exhibition 2010 – Dates Announced

Ian Watt — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:19:03 +0000

PETERCULTER HERITAGE HALL

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Opening Night: Saturday 30th October 2010

Cheese & Wine Open Evening – 7pm-9pm (Free Admission)

The Exhibition will then be open as follows

Opening Hours

Sunday 31st October, Saturday 6th November, and Sunday 7th November 2010 from 11am-6pm.

Saturday 13th November, Sunday 14th November, Saturday 20th November, Sunday 21st November and Saturday 27th November 2010 from 2pm-4pm.

The Forecourt Art Group is a not for profit organisation which organises exhibitions

throughout the year for artists living and working in the North East of Scotland.

The Exhibition will showcase Original Works by 14 artists, including three new members who have not exhibited with is at Peterculter before.

All artwork is available for sale and to take away at the time of purchase. Artists replace sold works on a daily

basis, so the exhibition always provides new work throughout the month.

Framed Originals, Unframed Originals, Prints and Art Cards will all be available

Thereafter, Sunday 31st Oct, Saturday 6th Nov, and Sunday 7th Nov from 11am-6pm.

Then Saturday 13th Nov, Sunday 14th Nov, Saturday 20th Nov, Sunday 21st Nov and Saturday 27th Nov from 2pm-4pm. Take down show after 4pm.

A Portrait of Scotland

Ian Watt — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:11:16 +0000

In a new 90 minute documentary, A Portrait of Scotland, Peter Capaldi explores the story of Scotland’s art.

Capaldi himself attended Glasgow School of Art, but soon after graduating became an actor.

Capaldi spends time with the paintings and the artists that have made Scottish art special. He sketches some of the most important Scottish portraits, and shows how Scotland’s art has reflected the changing face of the nation.

I believe that this is repeated later in the week if you miss the first showing which goes out immediately after the Michael Palin programme on the Scottish Colourists.

Press Release: Summer Exhibition 2009

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:37:38 +0000

Hi resolution photos: Picture 1 | Picture 2 | Picture 3

Press Release download: Word Document

Summer 2009 Exhibition is Now Running!

Ian Watt — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:39:54 +0000

For over 50 years Forecourt Art Group have been holding an annual summer exhibition. Uniquely for Aberdeen, this is an out-door show! This year is no exception, and we return with a clutch of new and established artists showing a wide range of work in various media.

The summer exhibition is now underway at the underpass gallery, St Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, and has been running from Monday, 20th July 2009, and will end on Saturday, 8th August 2009x. It is open daily from 10am to 4.30pm (not Sundays).

Each exhibiting artist will be showing up to 6 framed paintings and 6 unframed works.

Please note that only original works will be displayed – there are no prints or cards.

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Getting there is easy. The following buses stop outside the Underpass Gallery: 16, 16A, 17, 19, 21, 25 and the open-topped city tour bus.

Here is map showing the location and nearby car parks:
View Aberdeen City Council, St Nicholas House in a larger map

You can download posters to put up at your workplace, local shop or community centre.
Download A4 or A3.

Press: Download the Press Release and High Resolution pictures here.