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

Approved

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

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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Scottish Borders Cultural Forum (Review) | February Gathering 2019

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MANIFEST 2018

MANIFEST 2018 Wednesday 12 December, 2018 7.30pm -10.00pm (Bar open from 7.15pm) MacArts, Bridge St, Galashiels TD1 1SP CABN invites you to celebrate a creative year in the Scottish Borders! The CABN team are hosting the ever popular MANIFEST event to round off the year for makers, producers and supporters of creativity and culture. Please…

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RISE | Arts and Wellbeing Network Meeting

RISE | Arts and Wellbeing Network Meeting Date & Time: Wednesday 28th November 2018, 9.30-12.30 (followed by lunch to 1.30pm) Venue: The Wellbeing College, The Hive, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 1RT In May this year CABN and the Health Improvement Team hosted a one day symposium event called RISE that explored current thinking and good…

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PechaKucha Night Galashiels – VOL. 7 | Architecture & Design

Thursday 22 November 2018, doors 7pm for 7.30pm – 9pm MacArts, Galashiels CABN’s second PechaKucha Night of 2018 is taking place on Thursday 22 November, in collaboration with Borders Architecture Group (BAG). There will be inspiring presentations from Architects & Designers, and architecture students who have looked at developing a masterplan for Galashiels as part of…

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CABN Indie Author Gathering | Book Week Scotland Event

Date and time: Saturday 24 November 2018, 11am – 2pm FREE Venue: Galashiels Library, Lawyers Brae Interested in self-publishing? Want to find out how indie authors are revolutionising the world of books? Whether you’re new to the indie publishing scene or a seasoned self-starter, come and meet like-minded writers, show and sell your books, share…

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