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.

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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

Training Opportunity for Borders Fiction Writers

Deadline for Applications: Thursday 19 September 2019, 5pm Ready to learn digital book marketing skills? CABN is offering up to 3 Borders-based writers the opportunity to take part in Nick Stephenson’s ‘Your First 10k Readers’ online book marketing course. To apply for this opportunity, you must have published at least one novel in eBook form,…

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Training Opportunity for Borders Fiction Writers

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South of Scotland VACMA Advice Sessions | Scottish Borders

Date and time: Tuesday 17th September 2019, 10 am to 12 noon Venue: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS Applications are now open for Round 1 of the (Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards) VACMA Scheme 2019-20. If you are considering applying, and want to know more about the scheme and how to…

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South of Scotland VACMA Advice Sessions | Scottish Borders

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Now Open | South of Scotland VACMA Scheme 2019-20 – Round 1

Deadline for Applications: Round 1: Tues 8 Oct 2019, 5pm Round 2: Tues 4 Feb 2020, 5pm We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding to run a new VACMA scheme for the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. Artists and makers in the South of Scotland can apply for grants of between…

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RISE | Arts & Wellbeing Network Meeting 02

Date & Time: Wednesday 9th October 2019, 2pm – 4pm Venue: The Wellbeing College, The Hive, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels TD1 1RT We would like to invite you to the next network meeting this October. If you are able to attend, please could you book a free place on the Eventbrite link here, there are limited…

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