Exhibitions
Events/Talks/Lectures
Special Events
Vanity Fair 'til Midnight
For one night only, enjoy cocktails, live music and DJ sets alongside this summer’s most talked-about exhibition. Featuring live performances by Marty Waugh and the Jazz Bar Quartet featuring trumpet star Colin Steele. Music provided by DJ Lenny Love (aka Dino Martini, Vegas).Throughout the evening, Gallery curators will be leading tours through the exhibition.
more- Friday, 29th August 2008
- 6pm 'til Midnight
Special Events
National Gallery Highlights August Tour
An introduction and tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance of the National Gallery on The Mound.
more- Saturday, 30th August 2008
- 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm
Talks & Lectures
After Image: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945
With a very final look at the exhibition, Daniel Herrmann, Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, addresses how modernist photography resonates with us today.
more- Sunday, 31st August 2008
- 4-5pm
Communities
Tours of Tracey Emin
Free introductory tours of Tracey Emin for community groups. Please book at least two weeks in advance.
more- 1st September to 9th November 2008
- By arrangement.
Communities
Tours of Impressionism & Scotland
Free introductory tours of Impressionism & Scotland for community groups. Please book at least two weeks in advance.
more- 1st September to 12th October 2008
- By arrangement
Talks & Lectures
The Regatta by Stanley Cursiter
Lauren Rigby, Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, discusses The Regatta, one of seven paintings Cursiter produced in a style inspired by the Italian Futurists.
more- Monday, 1st September 2008
- 12.45-1.15pm
Talks & Lectures
Stop Motion: Contemporary Photography and Cinema
Vanity Fair has enjoyed a close relationship with cinema during both chapters of its history. The magazine's annual Hollywood issue which first appeared in 1994, has become ever more elaborate with its spreads assuming epic proportions. Roger Hargreaves, writer and curator of photography, examines the move by photographers from the small studio to the movie set, and references a parallel rise in the fusing of the photographic and the cinematic in the work of contemporary artists from the period of the 1990s and beyond.
more- Tuesday, 2nd September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Special Events
Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice (2004)
Weekly screenings of the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary written and presented by art critic, Matthew Collings, which reappraises Impressionism focusing on the work of Courbet, Manet, Monet and Cézanne. The documentary will be repeated in its entirety every Thursday from 7th August to 2nd October.
more- Thursday, 4th September 2008
- 11am-12.45pm
Special Events
Live Music Now: Ailie Robertson
Clarsach player, Ailie Robertson, presents a programme of Scottish music plus French romantic and Breton pieces for the clarsach. In association with Live Music Now Scotland.
more- Thursday, 4th September 2008
- 6-6.30pm
Special Events
Artists' Books in Focus
The three sessions of the autumn 'Book in Focus' series will concentrate of on books produced in Scotland or by Scottish-born artists or authors. Drawn from the Gallery of Modern Art’s superb collection of artist’s’ books.Session one will focus on the artist William Johnstone’s response to the poetry of Hugh MacDiarmid and Edwin Muir together with Gunnie Moburg’s response to the poetry of George Mackay Brown; the second will examine the work of Scottish artists such as John Bellany, Alan Davie, Bruce McLean and Graham Durward; the final session will feature work by David Shrigley, Smith and Stewart and Alec Finlay. This series will form part of the 500 years of printing in Scotland celebration.
more- Thursday, 4th September 2008
- 11.30am-12.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Jane Avril: 'Serpent in a meadow of flame'
Dance Historian, Agnes Ness discusses Toulouse Lautrec’s famous poster of Jane Avril and looks beyond the public image of this celebrated star of the Moulin Rouge in the 'Naughty 90s'. Join us to take a glimpse behind the scenes at the life of this tantalizing, yet enigmatic woman.
more- Friday, 5th September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Special Events
Portrait of the Month for September
Meet one of the many faces in the Portrait Gallery's collection in these monthly talks focusing on a different portrait each month.
more- Saturday, 6th September 2008
- 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm
Children & Families
Art Cart in September
Art activities for all the family inspired each month by different works from the collection. Supported by Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland.
more- Sunday, 7th September 2008
- 2-4pm
Courses
Words on Canvas - 8 September 2008
Come and join this recently formed creative writing group who meet fortnightly. Sessions alternate between exploring parts of the collection for inspiration and then sharing writing created as a result. Expert help from artists and writers is available. All levels of experience welcome.
more- Monday, 8th September 2008
- 10.30am-12.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Drawings of Joan Eardley
Matilda Mitchell, who arranged for the distribution of works on paper by Joan Eardley that were in the family's possession, looks at some of the more detailed, tiny drawings and sketches that Eardley made continually throughout her life.
more- Tuesday, 9th September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Imagined Histories - Graham Percy
Crear is an inspirational and innovative working space on the West Coast of Scotland, connecting individuals and organisations across the arts worldwide through residences and collaborations. Kate Lithgow, Artistic Director at Crear, gives an illustrated talk about the work made by artists and musicians at Crear since its opening in 2002, with particular reference to Graham Percy and his book Imagined Histories.
more- Wednesday, 10th September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Special Events
Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice (2004)
Weekly screenings of the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary written and presented by art critic, Matthew Collings, which reappraises Impressionism focusing on the work of Courbet, Manet, Monet and Cézanne. The documentary will be repeated in its entirety every Thursday from 7th August to 2nd October.
more- Thursday, 11th September 2008
- 11am-12.45pm
Special Events
The Drawing Room in September
Explore different 'mark-making' processes in these monthly, experimental drawing sessions inspired by the modern collection, led by a contemporary artist.
more- Thursday, 11th September 2008
- 5.30-6.45pm
Children & Families
Weekend Workshop: Impressionism & Scotland
Ages 16-18 years. This weekend course, led by Andrew Mackenzie and Juliana Capes, will explore the themes and techniques shown in the Impressionism & Scotland exhibition.
more- 13th to 14th September 2008
- 10am-4pm
Special Events
Gallery of Modern Art September Highlights Tour
A tour of the Gallery of Modern Art's permanent collection which spans the period from the 1890s to the present day.
more- Saturday, 13th September 2008
- 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm
Talks & Lectures
Martin Creed's Work No.370: Balls - The Evolution of Authenticity
Written with Jacqueline Ridge, Keeper of Conservation at the NGS, Alice Strang, Senior Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art, examines the challenges and rewards of the Galleries’ acquisition of a work by Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Creed, which consists of 914 different balls, of varying size, colour, material, function and cost, displayed inside a room of defined maximum and minimum dimensions.
more- Monday, 15th September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Impressionism & Scotland: Curator's View
Dr Frances Fowle, the exhibition curator, discusses the main themes behind the Impressionism and Scotland exhibition, and offers some curatorial insights into the organisation of a large summer show.
more- Tuesday, 16th September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Special Events
Rosy Blue Trio
Jazz trio, Rosie Blue, perform a set of songs inspired by Vanity Fair Portraits exhibition.
more- Thursday, 18th September 2008
- 6-6.30pm
Special Events
Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice (2004)
Weekly screenings of the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary written and presented by art critic, Matthew Collings, which reappraises Impressionism focusing on the work of Courbet, Manet, Monet and Cézanne. The documentary will be repeated in its entirety every Thursday from 7th August to 2nd October.
more- Thursday, 18th September 2008
- 11am-12.45pm
Talks & Lectures
Jerry Hall on Tracey Emin
Special guest lecture by the American supermodel and actress Jerry Hall, as she gives a personal insight into the work of Tracey Emin.
more- Thursday, 18th September 2008
- 7-8pm
Talks & Lectures
A School for Boys and Girls by Jan Steen
Amy Orrock, independent art historian, gives a talk on the largest of several schoolroom scenes painted by Steen in about 1670.
more- Friday, 19th September 2008
- 12.45-1.15pm
Courses
Art for Absolute Beginners - 19 September 2008
A repeat of these very popular stand-alone sessions led by artist Ann McCluskey, designed to open a door into the mysterious but fascinating world of art. Morning sessions - looking at and talking about art. Afternoon sessions - making art.
more- Friday, 19th September 2008
- 10.30am-12.30pm (morning session); 1.30-3.30pm (afternoon session)
Children & Families
Saturday Art Club: Impressionism & Scotland - Week 1
Ages 5-11 years. Painting course, inspired by Impressionism & Scotland, led by Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
more- Saturday, 20th September 2008
- 10am–12noon (ages 5–7); 1.30–3.30pm (ages 8–11)
Children & Families
Saturday Studio: Impressionism & Scotland - Week 1
Ages 11-15 years. Course exploring some of the themes and techniques shown in Impressionism & Scotland; course led by Andrew Mackenzie.
more- Saturday, 20th September 2008
- 1.30-4.30pm
Children & Families
Bags of Art in September
Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection and create your own artwork. Supported by Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland.
more- Sunday, 21st September 2008
- 2-4pm
Courses
Words on Canvas - 22 September 2008
Come and join this recently formed creative writing group who meet fortnightly. Sessions alternate between exploring parts of the collection for inspiration and then sharing writing created as a result. Expert help from artists and writers is available. All levels of experience welcome.
more- Monday, 22nd September 2008
- 10.30am-12.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Dovecot - A Future for Dovecot Studios and a New Cultural Space for Edinburgh
David Weir, Director of Dovecot Studios, charts the evolution of Dovecot in the 21st century and discusses the recent redevelopment of the former Victorian public baths at Infirmary Street to the new home for contemporary tapestry design, skilled craftsmanship and creative collaborations.
more- Tuesday, 23rd September 2008
- 12.45-1.30pm
Talks & Lectures
Lady Charlotte Campbell, 1775-186 by Johann Wilhelm Tischbein
Susanna Kerr, former Senior Curator at the Portrait Gallery, discusses this portrait of Lady Charlotte Campbell, daughter of Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and Argyll, who was noted for her beauty.
more- Wednesday, 24th September 2008
- 12.45-1.15pm
Special Events
Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice (2004)
Weekly screenings of the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary written and presented by art critic, Matthew Collings, which reappraises Impressionism focusing on the work of Courbet, Manet, Monet and Cézanne. The documentary will be repeated in its entirety every Thursday from 7th August to 2nd October.
more- Thursday, 25th September 2008
- 11am-12.45pm
Courses
Art for Absolute Beginners - 26 September 2008
A repeat of these very popular stand-alone sessions led by artist Ann McCluskey, designed to open a door into the mysterious but fascinating world of art. Morning sessions - looking at and talking about art. Afternoon sessions - making art.
more- Friday, 26th September 2008
- 10.30am-12.30pm (morning session); 1.30-3.30pm (afternoon session)
Children & Families
Saturday Art Club: Impressionism & Scotland - Week 2
Ages 5-11 years. Painting course, inspired by Impressionism & Scotland, led by Tessa Asquith-Lamb.
more- Saturday, 27th September 2008
- 10am–12noon (ages 5–7); 1.30–3.30pm (ages 8–11)
Children & Families
Saturday Studio: Impressionism & Scotland - Week 2
Ages 11-15 years. Course exploring some of the themes and techniques shown in Impressionism & Scotland; course led by Andrew Mackenzie.
more- Saturday, 27th September 2008
- 1.30-4.30pm
Special Events
National Gallery Highlights September Tour
An introduction and tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, focusing on key paintings. Meet at the main entrance of the National Gallery on The Mound.
more- Saturday, 27th September 2008
- 2-2.45pm & 3-3.45pm
Talks & Lectures
Tours of Tracey Emin: September
Join Juliana Capes for an introductory tour of the exhibition which will be suitable for people who speak English as a Second Language.
more- Sunday, 28th September 2008
- 2.30-3.15pm; 3.30-4.15pm