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30 Jun 2010
Maclaurin Art Exhibition 2010
The hugely popular exhibition of Artwork by Young People in South Ayrshire Schools
26th June ? 8th August 2010
Maclaurin Galleries, Rozelle Park
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12 Jun 2010
The Dumfries Cholera Outbreak, 1832
A guided walk with Frances Wilkins.
This guided walk reconstructs the dramatic story of the 1832 Dumfries Cholera Outbreak.
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11 Jun 2010
The Journey Beyond
The Journey Beyond exhibition (8 May - 28 August 2010) is now available online
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08 May 2010
J M Barrie - A Victorian Childhood
This exhibition looks at Barrie?s childhood and the lively and prosperous town of Dumfries in the last quarter of the 19th century.
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08 May 2010
The Journey Beyond
Journeys have always played a key part in cultures and civilisations throughout history. Spiritual journeys to the ?next world? and the question of what happens when you die formed the basis of the beliefs and funeral practices of both the ancient Egyptians, and of the Bronze Age and Iron Age people living in the south-west of Scotland at the same time.
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08 May 2010
Ultima Thule
Part of the ?The Journey Beyond? exhibition, ?Ultima Thule? features contemporary images taken by Stephen Vaughan, Lecturer in Photography at Plymouth University. His stunning large-scale landscape photographs explore the connections between geology, archaeology and history.
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01 May 2010
Cumnock 500 ? Schools coat-of-arms project
As part of the celebrations and events commemorating the 500th anniversary of Cumnock being made a Burgh of Barony in 1509, local schools lying in what was the original burgh boundary were invited to create a new coat-of arms.
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01 May 2010
Ayrshire?s Icons
Doon Valley Museum, Dalmellington
Saturday 1st May ? Saturday 2nd October.
An exhibition of newly commissioned art works celebrating some of Ayrshire?s most inspirational and iconic individuals.
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01 May 2010
David Tress - Chasing Sublime Light
'Chasing Sublime Light' by David Tress, is a Touring Exhibition by the West Wales Arts Centre
Supported by the Arts Council of Wales.
This touring exhibition features contemporary paintings and drawings created by David in response to journeys taken in the wilder landscapes of Cumbria, Northumberland, North Wales, North Yorkshire and the West of Scotland, inspired by the works of landscape artists of the Romantic period.
It runs at the Maclaurin Galleries from 1st May ? 13th June 2010.
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30 Apr 2010
Reviresco - A New Role for an Old Tree!
In spring 2009 the staff who maintain the museum gardens noticed evidence of rot beneath the bark of our rare tulip tree. We hope that it will form the basis of an exciting new sculpture by local chain saw artist, Rodney Holland.
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20 Apr 2010
A Taste of Spring Fling at Stranraer Museum
Spring Fling is an annual event which highlights the remarkable range of arts and crafts produced in Dumfries and Galloway. This year Spring Fling will see over 80 participants across the region open their studios to the public over the weekend of 29-31 May. It is an opportunity to buy direct from an artist, watch your favourite maker at work or have a great day out hopping from studio to studio.
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10 Apr 2010
Yuri's Night
A evening of short talks and live music! The usual excellent refreshments.
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