Celebrating the Arts

View, read and attend this month’s pick of the arts

OPEN STUDIOS NORTH FIFE

Celebrating arts and creativity, Open Studios North Fife returns on the May Bank Holiday weekend. With over 70 artists, makers and designers opening their creative spaces from Saturday 29 April until Monday 1 May, it’s your chance to visit, view and even buy some great art made locally. www.openstudiosfife.co.uk

DOUBTFIRE GALLERY

In her first exhibition in Edinburgh since 2014, Beth Robertson Fiddes has produced a powerful, evocative and dynamic collection of new work. With a return to her Highland roots, Beth has deepened her continuing artistic exploration of land and sea. ‘My work has sometimes been described as having an otherworldly quality to it and, in a sense, this was partly my objective.’ The exhibition will run from 15 April until 20 May. Tel: 0131 225 6540, www.doubtfiregallery.com

RAMSAY CORNISH AUCTIONEERS

Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers hosts weekly general interiors auctions and regular specialist auctions, including The Collector on Saturday 15 April and Fine Paintings and Works of Art on Saturday 6 May. Further entries are invited for both. They also offer free valuations throughout Scotland. Find Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers at 15-17 Jane Street, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 553 7000, www.ramsaycornish.com

FRASER GALLERY

Fraser Gallery, St Andrews opens another busy year with an exhibition of new works by Francis Boag. Close Up will take those who feel familiar with Francis’ work out of their comfort zone, with a series of deliberately enigmatic painted ‘heads’; gender, age and ethnicity are often left unclear. Future shows include Jack Morrocco and Nael Hanna. Tel: 01334 479647, www.frasergallery.co.uk

SLIGHTLY FOXED

Slightly Foxed is the good-looking and intelligent quarterly magazine and independent publisher of choice for addicted readers. Whether you’re in search of a present for a friend or a treat for yourself, visit their literary emporium for annual subscriptions, limited-edition books and more. Tel: 02070 330258, www.foxedquarterly.com