Crossing Borders – Page 2 – Artists and Galleries around the Scottish Borders

Artists

We represent painters and printmakers, ceramic and glass artists, sculptors, photographers and wood workers, artists working creatively in textiles, jewellery, metal and leather work.

You can even arrange a visit to some of our artists; their contact details can be found on their profile pages.

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Galleries

If you are visiting the Scottish Borders, be sure and pay a visit to our wonderful galleries. They’re sure to have something to interest everyone.

Are you a gallery owner, do you want to have a presence on our website? If you are situated in the Scottish Borders, then join us and become a member. Click here to find out more!.

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News

Read all about the latest news from Crossing Borders.

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Events and Workshops

View our events diary showing any upcoming events, workshops or exhibitions by any of our members.

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Our inspiration

Our artists take their inspiration from many different sources. Here they share with us things that make them get up and create.

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Crossing Borders brings artists and craft makers from the Scottish Borders together

Crossing Borders brings artists and craft makers from the Scottish Borders together to shout out loud for creative talent in the area. We represent painters and printmakers, ceramic and glass artists, sculptors, photographers and woodworkers, artists working creatively in textiles, jewellery, metal and leather work.

The Crossing Borders website highlights examples of members work and also features the galleries and associates who lend their support. If you are interested in becoming a member of this dynamic and productive organisation you can read more about the benefits of joining on the Join Us page.

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The Crossing Borders website highlights examples of members work and also features the galleries and associates who lend their support. If you are interested in becoming a member of this dynamic and productive organisation, you can read more about the benefits on our Join Us page.

Featured Artists this month

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Simon Wallace

visual art

Landscape/ Wildlife painter

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Mary Smith

visual art

Inspired by nature at home and abroad, I draw and paint mostly with inks and pencils.

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Laura Brittain

textiles

Working with a palette of vibrantly coloured fibres including wool, silk and alpaca, I design and make felt bags, rugs, felt cushions, beads and baby bootees which are bold and exciting.

Approved

Janis Embleton

textiles

The sophisticated, exclusive and luxurious textiles I produce form a range of high-quality, hand-woven items, which combine traditional skills and techniques with contemporary designs.

News and Inspirations

PechaKucha Night Galashiels – VOL. 8 (Scottish Mental Health & Arts Festival)

Date and time: Thursday 23 May 2019, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (by donation) Venue: MacArts, Galashiels CABN’s next PechaKucha Night is taking place Thursday 23 May, in association with Scottish Mental Health & Arts Festival 2019. There will be inspiring presentations from artists, designers and people working in Mental Health & well-being, reflecting on the theme ‘Connected’ or ‘connection’ in relation to…

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PechaKucha Night Galashiels – VOL. 8 (Scottish Mental Health & Arts Festival)

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Scottish Borders Cultural Forum (with RSA) | March Gathering 2019

Monday 25 March 2019, 6.30 – 8.30pm (with RSA) Venue: Trinity Centre, 20 High Cross Avenue, Melrose Everyone with an interest in culture, heritage and the arts is invited to the second Scottish Borders Cultural Forum of 2019. The forum is an informal event, offering a chance to network and find out about projects and…

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Scottish Borders Cultural Forum (with RSA) | March Gathering 2019

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VACMA Advice Session | Wednesday 23 January 2019, 10am – 12 noon

VACMA Advice Session | Wednesday 23 January 2019, 10am – 12 noon Galashiels Library, Lawyer’s Brae, Galashiels TD1 3JQ Applications are now open for Round 2 of the VACMA Awards Scheme 2018-2019. The round 2 deadline is 5 February 2019. Creative Scotland is coming to the Scottish Borders as part of their VACMA roadshow offering…

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Scottish Borders Cultural Forum (Review) | February Gathering 2019

Monday 25 February 2019, 6.30 – 8.30pm (Forum Review) Venue: Old Gala House, Galashiels Everyone with an interest in culture, heritage and the arts is invited to the first Scottish Borders Cultural Forum of 2019. The forum is an informal event – a chance to network, find out about local projects and initiatives and this…

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