The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Fife artists open their doors to the public
Many participants based in station buildings along the East Coast main line
It is full steam ahead for an artistic weekend across Fife.
A total of 11 venues along the East Coast mainline in the kingdom are opening their doors in an expanded line-up of art, poetry and heritage for Artline Open Doors Weekend.
A number of artists based in refurbished station buildings will welcome the public and showcase painting, craft, poetry, jewellery and local history.
The Forth Bridge Heritage Centre at North Queensferry station will show Kingdoms in Crisis, an exhibition telling the story of the 1651 Battle of Inverkeithing, as well as an exhibition from two local artists.
At Inverkeithing, the waiting room will show posters.
Aberdour Heritage Centre will display information on the town’s past, while the Signal Box Studio will showcase works by local painters and woodworkers.
Burntisland Platform Studios houses creative spaces for a number of artists and the Old Station House at the harbour is home to a textile artist.
In Kinghorn there will be paintings, and jewellery will be on display at Kirkcaldy Galleries.
Kirsty Lorenz will show her portrayal of flowers at her studio at Ladybank Station, while Cupar Heritage Centre will tell the story of the burgh.
Kirkcaldy Galleries will be open from 9.30am to 4pm today and 12-4pm tomorrow, while all other venues will be open from 10am to 4pm.
Meanwhile the Bank Holiday weekend will also see this year’s Open Studios North Fife.
And it is a celebration for two participants who have been recognised in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Awards.
Paul Bartlett, exhibiting at venue 53, Tayport, was the category winner in the wings category celebrating winged wildlife with his piece In The Colony.
And Derek Robertson, at venue 65 in Balmerino, was awarded a highly commended for his painting We Shall Not Return.
The public can visit both these artists in their studios during Open Studios North Fife this weekend.
Between 10am and 6pm from today until Monday, 74 artists and design makers are opening up their usually private workspaces to the public, allowing a rare glimpse behind the scenes at artists all over the region.