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

Approved

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.

Approved

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

New CABN Advocate for Public Art & Community Engagement | Welcome to Lara Greene

The CABN Team is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Advocate for Public Art & Community Engagement. Lara Greene is an artist based in Selkirk. She has a background in sculpture and public art, as well as freelance educational work. Currently she is focussed on community engaged projects and events locally. Soon after…

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PechaKucha Night Galashiels – VOL. 6 | YOYP themed

Date and time: Thursday 31 May 2018, 7pm – 8.30pm Venue: MacArts, Galashiels CABN’s first PechaKucha Night of 2018 is taking place on Thursday 31st May, and to celebrate the Year of Young People, there will be inspiring presentations from new graduates, and young creatives. This is a great networking opportunity and the bar…

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Scottish Borders Cultural Forum | May Gathering

Scottish Borders Cultural Forum | May Gathering (Save the Date & RSVP) Monday May 28 2018, 6.30 – 8.30pm Venue: Jedburgh Castle Jail Museum Everyone with an interest in culture, heritage and the arts is invited to the next Scottish Borders Cultural Forum. The forum is an informal event – a chance to network, find out…

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RISE – Arts & Mental Health Symposium (24 May 2018)

10am- 4.30pm, Thursday 24th May 2018 Tower Mill, Heart of Hawick, TD9 0AE This one day event starts from the belief that the arts offer an essential opportunity to improve mental health and wellbeing. The symposium presents current thinking and showcases good practice nationally and locally, with the aim to explore, discuss and shape future…

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RISE – Arts & Mental Health Symposium (24 May 2018)

10am- 4.30pm, Thursday 24th May 2018 Tower Mill, Heart of Hawick, TD9 0AE You are invited to this one day event which starts from the belief that the arts offer an essential opportunity to improve mental health and wellbeing. The symposium presents current thinking and showcases good practice nationally and locally, with the aim to…

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Neville Rae – a Thank You

Neville Rae has stepped down as CABN’s Advocate for Public Art & Community Engagement, and we want to say a massive thank you to Neville, who has been a CABN Advocate since 2011. Neville has had to prioritise his commitments with his company Old School Fabrications, so felt it was time to step back and…

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