Monday 21 June 2010

Residency Project With Wigtown Book Town

Applications are invited from artists for a Spring Fling residency project in Dumfries & Galloway, inspired by Wigtown Book Festival (24 September to 3 October 2010). The residency will run for 12 days in the run-up to and during the festival, with the successful artist returning to Wigtown to show work produced during the residency at Spring Fling 2011 (28 to 30 May). The successful applicant will receive a fee of £2,500, to include materials and travel costs. Accommodation and studio space will be provided free of charge. The artist will also be given a free pass to Wigtown Book Festival events. For more information, or to request a copy of the brief, contact Colin Tennant, visual arts officer for Dumfries & Galloway (01387 262084 colin.tennant@dumgal.gov.uk)

Deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday June 30th 2010.

Friday 11 June 2010

2010 - a brief review




Hi, again

Well thats it for SpringFling for another year - the work now begins for 2011!
I sincerely hope that this years event was successful, enjoyable and fun for: all the participants, those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and most importantly for those visitors who turned up in their numbers for this years event.
News in from Calum Stirlings 'Hyporbaric Empyr' installation at Craigieburn (see images attached to blog) reports that the work was a resounding success with well over 100 visitors for the opening night of the residency. Owners of the Craigieburn gardens, Janet and Andrew Wheatcroft, thought more visitors attended the gardens than might ordinarily be expected throughout the season! A special mention also goes to Grace for her lovely Dim Sum which she lovingly prepared for attendees to go along with the wine!
Overall, a great and successful residency - congratulations and gratitude go to Calum, Janet and Andrew and those involved in the event.