EDITOR’S DIARY

Each issue, our editor shares some of the events and places that have her circling her calendar. As the weather starts to cool, this issue she’s heading indoors for some culture

FIVE OF THE BEST… CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERIES

1 Edinburgh Printmakers

A little out of Edinburgh’s city centre, in the former factory headquarters of North British Rubber (who brought the world Wellington Boots), this gallery is continuing to celebrate British makers. There’s a huge printmaking studio, where locals (and those on longer trips) can sign up for courses, an excellent vegan café, and an exciting programme of rolling exhibitions. edinburghprintmakers.co.uk

2 The Scottish Gallery

Another gallery space that is often missed by visitors to the capital is this one, which stands in an a uent part of the New Town, on Dundas Street, in a smart Georgian building. As well as changing exhibitions, it displays a wide range of 20th-century and modern art, including paintings, sculpture, and prints, alongside a collection of craft and design pieces, from ceramics to jewellery, all of which are for sale. scottish-gallery.co.uk

3 Jolomo Studios

If, like me, you are a fan of Scotland’s most celebrated living landscape artist, John Lowrie Morrison OBE (Jolomo, see below and our profile on the artist next issue), then it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the Jolomo Studios website to hear about his latest exhibitions. UK readers should have just enough time to pop along to the beautiful Blossoms and Boats – The Crinan Canal show at The Archway Gallery in Lochgilphead (until 10 September 2022), and there’s another planned for The Glasgow Gallery (from 22 October 2022). Others will soon follow, as we can’t get enough of him. jolomo.com

4 Lemond Gallery

If Scottish fine art is more your thing, then this contemporary gallery just outside Glasgow will delight. Covering everyone from classicists to innovators, its curators are experts in their field and can help you get your fine art collection o the ground or assist you in developing an already impressive one. There are regular exhibitions, including a forthcoming solo show from Joe Hargan Da Pai Ppai (15-23 October), and a big group Christmas show (12-20 November), which both sound great. lemondgallery.com

5 Sproson Gallery

This gallery in St Andrews is a new venture for a family of picture framers, who have utilised the contacts they have made over the years in the contemporary art world to open a gallery that supports modern artists. There will be lots of exhibitions combining emerging and established talent and I’m told prices will suit all budgets, so it’s one to watch. sprosongallery.com