March 2010

10thFRIENDS WITH BENEFITS...

Peacock Visual Arts is one of Scotland’s most exciting arts organisations. For 35 years we have supported artists and brought world-class talent to Aberdeen. From Education projects to exciting Exhibitions, from the traditional skills of Printmaking to the cutting edge of New Media, Peacock today is a vibrant creative centre, a successful social enterprise and a key part of the North-east’s cultural scene. By becoming a Friend of Peacock you can help support our valuable work and enjoy special benefits that take you to the heart of what we do. Click title for more information.

9thFRANCES WALKER - A series of short films

View a collection of stunning films celebrating Frances Walker, one of Scotland's most cherished artists. They were created by Adam Proctor, with support from us here at Peacock and the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery. They were commissioned for the exhibition Frances Walker: Place Observed in Solitude at Aberdeen Art Gallery, with the support of Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery, the Scottish Arts Council and Peacock Visual Arts. Click title for more information.

4thGET CREATIVE! March + April

Coming up in March and April, Peacock are hosting a variety or workshops and classes for all ages. From Screenprinting to Film making to creating your own Zoetrope... there's sure to be something for everyone! So come and visit us and grab this opportunity to get creative! Click on the title to sign up and find out more.

February 2010

26thFrances Walker - A Path Along The Edge

An intimate showcase celebrating one of Scotland's most treasured artists can be seen from the 13 March – 24 April at PVA. Frances Walker was a founding member of Peacock Printmakers and has continued to produce work at Peacock over the past four decades. The exhibition will feature a variety of old and new prints plus a rare opportunity to view a selection of the artist’s sketchbooks and drawings. A Path Along The Edge coincides with the Frances Walker Exhibition 'Place Observed in Solitude' at the Aberdeen Art Gallery. Launch night Friday 12 March, 6 - 8pm, ALL WELCOME! Click title for more details.

26thWHAT IF? Exhibition Extended!

What if ACSEF’s idea and Peacock’s design could co-exist? What if all resources were pulled together? The phenomenal popularity of the What If? exhibition has highlighted how truly passionate the people of Aberdeen are about Union Terrace Gardens and how much they want to see and hear about ALL the possible options for the green space. Hundreds have already been down to see the exhibition, but in case you haven’t had the chance, we’ve decided to keep some key elements of the show on display. So PLEASE come along and we would be more than happy to discuss the hot topic with you! FREE entry, all Welcome! Click title for more details.

15thPainting Students Exhibit at Peacock

Join us at Peacock for an exhibition developed by the students of Gray's in preperation for their degree show later in the year. The exhibition aims to give an insight into a great variety of different approaches to paint and painting and showcase a diverse range of works. ALL WELCOME, so come along to support the students and to see the artistic talents of tomorrow. Exhibition runs 25 Feb - 3 March. Click title for more details.

January 2010

8thGrants of up to £1500 available for local artists

Aberdeen City Council in partnership with the Scottish Arts Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Aberdeen Visual Arts Award Scheme for 2010. They aim to support the development of Aberdeen based visuals artists by awarding grants towards the creation of new work. In addition it is hoped that these awards encourage artists to remain in the city to achieve the the vision of Aberdeen becoming a ‘vibrant, cosmopolitan and internationally acclaimed creative city’.

5th28 January: No More Soundchecks. Live music at the gallery

Come along on Thursday 28 January for a night of live music in our intimate gallery. Interesting Music Promotions and Vocoustics present NO MORE SOUNDCHECKS - an evening of unplugged performances featuring Withered Hand + Debutant. Withered Hand is the musical project of Edinburgh-based visual artist Dan Willson; Debutant is the solo project of Phillip Quirie, formerly of Kartta in Aberdeen and now of Meursault in Edinburgh. Tickets on the door £5. Doors open 8pm.

December 2009

3rdOMG! Free art workshops for young people in December

Learn how to make photos without using a camera, how to create a self-portrait without using your face or have a go at screenprinting. Or what about building your own dodgem car that can be remote-controlled from the internet? Every Saturday in December free workshops are being held at Peacock for young people as part of the OMG! project, so grab this opportunity and get creative! Click on the title to sign up and find out more...

November 2009

27thOMG! Exhibition and workshops

Don't miss this exciting and colourful exhibition of new artworks and films made by young people aged 10-19 from across Aberdeen City, produced in collaboration with local artists. OMG! is part of Creative Identities, a project funded by the Scottish Government using £1.2 million from the proceeds of crime, managed in partnership with Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council. OMG! runs until 23 December.