July 2006

31stLast week! Architecture in Scotland 2004-2006

The third in this biennial series of reviews looks specifically at defining ‘place’. By revealing the conceptual thinking behind a range of recent projects varying in scale, budget and ambition the exhibition seeks possible answers to today's architectural concerns...

17thThursday 20 July: Public Natter @ His Majesty's Theatre

What is it that defines Aberdeen other than granite? As the City and Shire get a ‘Brighter Outlook’ we discuss what defines place in Aberdeen and what we make of our city. Amongst the speakers will be Dr. Stuart MacDonald, former director of The Lighthouse.

10thPeriscope catches many eyes

Artist Craig Barrowman attracted a lot of attention while riding his mobile periscope up Union Street on Saturday 8 July. The art installation is part of the exhibition 'Architecture in Scotland 2004-2006 / Defining Place'...

19thSaturday 22 July: art installation on Haudigan Roundabout

The art installation/event 'Sunday Driver' by artist Justin Orde will take place on Haudigan Roundabout, Aberdeen this Saturday. Curious? Drive down and find out!

24thSaturday 29 July: Film night

Like to watch arthouse films on the weekend? Come to Campbell's Bar in Torry this Saturday at 6pm and enjoy a free film night! Peacock is screening a collection of short international films around the theme 'place'. Part of the exhibition 'Defining Place. Architecture in Scotland 2004-2006'.

22ndPodcast alternative Guide to Granite City

The MPsix 'Listing to your city' workshops held between 10 and 14 July have resulted in the production of an alternative visitors' Audioguide / podcast ''more interested in skateparks than tearooms''. Read the article in the Press & Journal...

29th6-month Residency in Aberdeen

In partnership with Stationhouse Media Unit Peacock visual arts offers three six-month residencies within an area of Aberdeen facing regeneration, to encourage varied, local communities to participate in the arts.

September 2006

1stLearn how to screenprint

Classes in screenprinting regularly take place at Peacock visual arts. Contact us for the next upcoming class on 01224-639539

August 2006

6thScreenprinting class 26 / 27 August

On the weekend of the 26th and 27th of August a screenprinting class takes place at Peacock. Learn the basics of this exciting technique and get lots of opportunity to experiment with colours, shapes and textures. Sign up now!

September 2006

18thLast week! Awl-love / Stuart Gurden

In the main gallery Glasgow artist Stuart Gurden shows a new video work combining documentary, baroque over-load and outright fiction alongside related cast bronze objects and works on paper.

August 2006

28thThursday 31 Aug: Films + Artist's Talk by Stuart Gurden

Have you seen the exhibition 'Awl-love' but do you want to know more? Or would you like to see the exhibition and hear about the artist's inspiration at the same time? Come to Peacock visual arts this Thursday at 6pm, when Stuart Gurden screens some of his earlier video work and related short films and tells you about his ideas for Awl-love. No booking needed, admission free.

1stMary Ferguson awarded 2006 RSA / Peacock Moving Image Award

Peacock visual arts is proud to announce that this year's winner of the Royal Scottish Academy/Peacock visual arts Moving Image Award is Mary Ferguson. A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art, we look forward to supporting and working with Mary over the coming year.

September 2006

1stDoors Open Day Saturday 9 September

On Saturday 9 September Peacock visual arts takes part in the annual Aberdeen Doors Open Day. You will get the chance to tour around our historic building and see the printmaking workshops, digital suite and exhibitions in the galleries. Doors Open Day starts at 10am and closes at 4pm.

August 2006

9thSuzanne Lacy: from Venice beach to Fittie

This summer American artist Suzanne Lacy did a house swop with Peacock's director Lindsay Gordon. She left her home on Venice Beach, LA, to spend 5 weeks in the historic Aberdeen fishing neighbourhood of Footdee (pronounced Fittie). Lacy is currently doing research at Gray's School of Art, laying out critical questions on ‘public art now’.

15thThe Cowboy and the Spaceman travel down south

The Peacock visual arts exhibition 'The Cowboy and the Spaceman' is currently touring around the UK. After North Uist, the exhibition and film by Orkney artist Colin Kirkpatrick are on show next at the Ffotogallery in Cardiff, South Wales.

September 2006

12thNew publication: Abergreen. A social Laboratory

Peacock is proud to present its latest publication 'Abergreen. A social laboratory'. The reader captures artist Steven Duval’s project about public space and urban planning for his residency with us from April-June 2005. The book is for sale at Peacock for £8.

11thWinner announced of prize draw Doors Open Day

161 visitors came through Peacock's doors last Saturday on Aberdeen's annual Doors Open Day. People could enter their name into a prize draw for the chance to win a £30 voucher to spend at the A6 Christmas exhibition 2006. Winner is Kimberley J. Forbes from Mastrick, Aberdeen.

October 2006

19thCall for submissions: A6 Christmas show

Every year Peacock visual arts gives local, national and international artists the opportunity to submit artworks for the always popular Christmas exhibition. 2006 sees a 'down-sizing' of the works from A5 to A6: postcard size! Submit your work before the 31st of October. Exhibition opens Friday November 17th.

September 2006

20th360tv interviews BAFTA winner Dominic Savage

On Saturday 30 September, live from the Discovery Film Festival at Dundee's DCA, 360tv offers you the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session with BAFTA award winner Dominic Savage. You can watch the show live and take part in the Q + A that night at 8.10pm.

October 2006

18thOpen now: exhibition by comic book artist Ventedspleen

Comic book artist Tom Humberstone, alias Ventedspleen, shows 16 of his illustrations related to art and music. 'Making a virtue of disappointment' runs from 7 Oct-11 Nov.

2ndMonth of Mayhem starts with night of electronic music

Friday 6 October is the start of Peacock's Month of Mayhem, a dynamic short season full of events including an exhibition, contemporary dance and a lot of live music in the gallery! From 8pm Interesting Music Promotions brings you Wixel, Talkingmakesnosense and Andy da Kipp.

13th19 + 20 October: DanceLive! in the gallery

On Thursday and Friday night 19 and 20 October Peacock visual arts hosts two 'DanceLive' performances in the gallery space, part of a series of dance and live music events in Aberdeen from 12th -21st October, organised by Citymoves Dancespace.

23rdSunday 29 Oct: Neptune + Jessica Rylan

After two contemporary dance events last week Month of Mayhem continues next Sunday with an evening of musical DIY. Boston band Neptune and musician Jessica Rylan come to Peacock to perform live with their home-made instruments made of bike parts and old metal chairs...

25thPhotography classes starting again

We are pleased to announce that Photography courses are coming up again at Peacock visual arts. Photographer Nicole Plumb has recently started as Peacock’s darkroom technician and will now be available for inductions. Classes are coming up in November, December and January...

30thMore music this weekend with Isan + Tomcats in Tokyo and Audrey

Halfway through 'Month of Mayhem' Peacock visual arts is now turning into a real all-round contemporary arts venue with even more live music coming up this weekend. On Friday Isan (UK) and Tomcats in Tokyo (France) will bring you electronic music; Saturday promises to be a wonderful evening with a performance by Swedish all-girl band Audrey.

November 2006

20thNew work by Michael Visocchi

'Beneath Running Skies' shows new prints, sculpture and photography by Michael Visocchi. This exhibition brings together new works completed over the past 12 months and comprises of sculpture, photography, and for the first time, screen printing and etchings produced in collaboration with Michael Waight and Linsay Croall at Peacock visual arts.

21stOpen until 23 December: A6 Christmas exhibition

Peacock's popular annual open Christmas exhibition shows postcard-size work by local, national and international artists. Exhibition runs from 18 November until 23 December.

28thThe Boy Lacks Patience live at Peacock Friday 8 December

Currently working on his second album, young Aberdeen musician Chris Murty, alias 'The Boy Lacks Patience' is playing live at Peacock visual arts on Friday 8 December. Influenced by an early Julie Andrews fixation, classical piano tuition and listening to Joni Michell and Annie Lennox, Chris describes his music as 'a mix of pop and cabaret'.

17th360tv broadcasts SoundAsArt conference

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday 24-26 November the international ‘SoundAsArt’ conference takes place held as part of this year’s s.o.u.n.d festival, at Aberdeen University. 360tv wil be there there, bringing you live the highlights from the conference.

16th26 November: Her Noise / Documentary

Her Noise, a project by contemporary art agency Electra, focuses on women in experimental music. The documentary is exclusively compiled for Peacock visual arts and screened at the Belmont Picturehouse on Sunday 26 November, 6.30pm.

30thEva Merz first artist-in-residence in Partners project

On December the 1st the ‘Partners’ residency programme starts within an area of Aberdeen facing regeneration to encourage varied, local communities to participate in the arts. Three artists will each work and live for six months in the area. Eva Merz, who has a track record in socially engaged practice, is the first artist-in-residence and starts her job this weekend.

December 2006

7thGrant Campbell live Thursday 14 December

Glasgow's gravelly voiced troubadour Grant Campbell plays live at Peacock Visual Arts on Thursday night 14 December, 8pm. "He may be a little country, a little bit rock'n'roll, but all of his songs have an emotional honesty that cuts straight to the heart." - The Herald

13thmpSIX - download your free City Guide now!

When you visit a new city it's great to have someone who lives there to show you the ropes, to tell you what's happening and where it’s at. MPSix audio guides give you the lowdown on six of Scotland’s liveliest cities. They’re made by teenagers, for teenagers. Download Aberdeen's guide here...

27thUntil 24 February: Female Icons

From the Virgin Mary, to Marilyn Monroe, to Madonna, a select group of women have been canonized, mythologized and elevated to the status of icon. Dutch collective De Geuzen explores the Female Icon by transforming the Peacock gallery into a temporary laboratory. The project includes public talks and video screenings...

February 2007

21stThursday 22 February: Talk by Glasgow Women's Library

As part of the exhibition 'Female Icons' we invited Sue John and Adele Patrick of Glasgow Women's Library to give a talk about this unique resource in Scotland. Time: 6.30-8.30pm. Admission free. All welcome.

March 2007

1stOpen now: new exhibition by Dalziel + Scullion

At Aberdeen Art Gallery Peacock Visual Arts presents the first public showing of Dalziel + Scullion's new filmic botanical studies, since their commission earlier this year by HBOS. The work is shown together with a new suite of prints by Dalziel + Scullion made with Peacock's printmakers. The exhibition runs from 17 February till 14 April.

January 2007

23rdOn show: the 'Osaka Posters'

In 2006 Atopia Projects released a set of eight posters in conjunction with Osaka Contemporary Art Center (Japan), collectively connecting art, creativity, socio-political concerns, action and participation. Exhibited across the world they are on display in Peacock’s reception area until 24 February.

February 2007

12thCastlehill & Pittodrie Community Council sponsor 'ViewFinder'

Peacock Visual Arts is delighted to having received sponsorship from the Castlehill & Pittodrie Community Council for the project 'ViewFinder'. The funds will be a great help in making 'ViewFinder' an exciting and dynamic season of events that will attract people from all walks of life to take part.

5thThis Thursday: Surprise screening

Peacock Visual Arts invites you to a surprise film screening on Thursday 8 February, with popcorn, beer and more...! Starts at 6.30pm, admission free. Part of the Female Icons project.

23rdWednesday 7 March: Talk by Dalziel + Scullion

On Wednesday 7 March, 6.30pm, artists Matthew Dalziel and Louise Scullion will be giving a talk about their new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Tickets are free but limited and have to be booked in advance by phoning 01224-523700.

March 2007

6thViewFinder. 3sixty-tv Open Studio

The DIY media scene is booming. From web- to podcasts to Youtube – we are all becoming broadcasters. From 10 March Peacock’s internet TV channel, 3sixty-tv, throws its doors wide open for ViewFinder, a season of workshops, discussions and screenings to explore this phenomenon. Get involved and join the crew! Check out the full programme of events...

20thWednesday 21 March: screening of 'Network'

'Network' (1976) is director Sidney Lumet's brilliant criticism of the hollow, lurid wasteland of television journalism where entertainment value and short-term ratings were more crucial than quality. Shown at the Belmont Picturehouse at 6.30pm as part of the ViewFinder programme. Tickets £4.20/3.20 friends.

6thHome Office Values. Photographic exhibition by Robin Taudevin

On Friday the 9th of March, an exhibition of photography opened at Peacock by Robin Taudevin, who worked in Glasgow shortly before he died. Robin was well known to many refugees and refugee organisations throughout the city and his pictures remain a powerful reminder of the reality for those seeking asylum.

22ndViewFinder's independent filmmakers night

On Wednesday 28 March the North East's International award winning filmmaker Lee Hutcheon, along with Scott Graham, Geraldine Heaney and Shaun Hughes come together to tell you all about the methods of making a film on a no/low budget and the highs and lows of filming in the North East. This is a must for any aspiring Directors!

April 2007

2ndSun 8 April: Visit Dungavel: Monster of the Glen

ViewFinder presents: Visit Dungavel: Monster of the Glen. A film by Camcorder Guerillas, about what it is like to be a refugee locked up in Dungavel, Scotland’s only detention centre. Camcorder Guerillas is a Glasgow-based voluntary collective of independent, radical filmmakers, activists and artists. The film will be introduced by members of the collective. Location: Belmont Picturehouse.

10thWednesday 11 April: Independent Filmmakers workshop

Acclaimed director Steven Lewis Simpson will be talking about all aspects of film production at our second Independent Filmmakers evening on Wednesday 11 April, 6.30pm. Steven has kindly stepped in to replace Lee Hutcheon, who has had to postpone his talk in order to allow him to concentrate on the edit of his soon to be released film 'the Clan'. We hope to be able to announce a new date for Lee's masterclass very soon.

13thWednesday 18 April: Global Exposure

ViewFinder presents 'Global Exposure', a discussion about how a new generation are getting themselves heard. The panel will include three representatives from organisations Docspace, Radio Magnetic, Lets Go Global and FCUM TV. Starts at 6.30pm. Admission free.

June 2007

7thAdaptation. Redesigning the everyday

Design is all around you, even in the most unlikely places. Adaptation, Peacock Visual Arts’ contribution the Six Cities Design Festival, looks into the impact of design in everyday life. With a gallery exhibition, interventions in public space and talks by various international artists.

April 2007

19thSign up! Printmaking classes 19 + 20 May

In the coming months, we are running weekend classes in Relief printing and Screenprinting. Costs are £90 or £75 concessions for the full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

23rdDuncan Hart shows new work in solo show

How to express, or even grasp and pin down, one's inner life, is a fundamental question in the diverse work of local artist Duncan Hart. For this exhibition Duncan will show new paintings, drawings, and video pieces exploring the relationship between feelings, emotions and physical sensations. Opening Friday 4 May, 6-8pm. The exhibition runs from 5 May - 16 June.

May 2007

23rdThe Ark is ready for the floods

After spending a week diving into skips and bins for building material, artist/activist The Vacuum Cleaner has now finished a magnificent Ark out of cardboard. With his project he tries to draw attention to the growing concerns over climate change. The Ark was launched last night at 7pm. See the pictures here...

22ndBrad Downey presents film of 'heart action'

On 10 May, the New York artist Brad Downey climbed scaffolding outside a building in Aberdeen’s King Street and ‘redesigned’ the red tarpaulin by cutting out a giant heart. The action, which attracted a lot of press, has been recorded on video and the artist will present the film of the action on 5 June, 7.30pm, at Aberdeen's brand new extreme sports centre Transition Extreme. All welcome!

June 2007

7thTuesday 12 June: Talk by Marjolijn Dijkman

In her research project 'Theatrum orbis Terrarum' (Theatre of the World) Dutch artist Marjolijn Dijkman connects issues around design to wider themes of local contexts. Small and large aspects of space, disregarding their geographical or contextual location are being questioned, photographed and archived, trying to create a “different type of atlas”. This Tuesday Marjolijn makes her digital ‘atlas’ public in a presentation at Peacock. Starts 6pm, admission free.

11thShopping in Aberdeen

Dominic Hislop is intrigued by the decline in the number of local independent retailers and growing mono-cultural dominance of large national chain stores and supermarket giants in Aberdeen’s streets and market stalls. A 'shop window' exhibition of photographs and text excerpts from interviews with local shop keepers can be seen this week on 199 King Street.

11thDownload free publication by Brett Bloom & Bonnie Fortune

As part of 'Adaptation. Redesigning the everyday' Chicago artists Brett Bloom and Bonnie Fortune made a booklet about the work they created for the exhibition. You can download the publication for free...

13thSaturday night live music at the gallery

This Saturday, 16 June, Interesting Music Promotions present Christ. with support from The Jinx and Herzog. "Christ.'s expert layers of melody, broken beats and textures say pretty much everything, and along with his popularity as a formidable live act he is a rare breed indeed". Doors open 8pm. Tickets on the door £6.

July 2007

30thBlack Sea Files - video installation by Ursula Biemann

Swiss artist, theorist and curator Ursula Biemann examines the giant oil pipeline which starts at the Black Sea and passes through Georgia to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. Ten video files track the logistic technology of the pipeline, comment on the urban and rural transformations, engage with the people who live along side its trajectory and reflect on the oil history and politics of the region. Opening Friday 29 June, 6 - 8pm. Exhibition runs 30 June - 11 August.

June 2007

18thJonathan Jones remembered in exhibition Z + (Blue) 2

Jonathan Jones, who worked for Peacock as a printmaker for many years, passed away in 2005. Jonathan's enigmatic artist collective Z + (Blue)2 , active between 2001 to 2005 in Aberdeen, expanded from printmaking into the fields of design, interactive programmes, film and video. A new exhibition is dedicated to Jonathan and his unique approach and skill as an artist. Opening night Friday 29 June, 6 - 8pm. Exhibition runs from 30 June - 11 August.

18thLee Hutcheon gives Masterclass filmmaking 5 July

Award-winning filmmaker Lee Hutcheon will be giving a masterclass on Thursday evening 5 July, 6.30pm. He will be discussing the process of making 'In a Man's World' and his new release 'The Clan'. Admission free, all welcome. This event is part of the ongoing ViewFinder programme of moving-image based events.

18thSo Quiet It Kame club night at Peacock this Friday

This Friday, 22 June, Aberdeen's music collective So Quiet It Kame organises an evening of live music at Peacock's gallery. With Strike The Colours, Ziggy Campbell and Simblox, and Tupelo Town Assembly. Doors open 8pm. Tickets on the door £4.

25thNew Book: Tillydrone.

Tillydrone, a community of 4000 inhabitants, is one of six regeneration areas in Aberdeen, an area with high concentrations of social housing, unemployment, drug and alcohol misuse, crime and anti social behaviour – a community with a bad reputation. During a six months artist residency Eva Merz experienced the community close-up; some of the women she met are represented in this book: in nine interviews they speak about their personal lives, their work, and views on regeneration and social problems in the community....

29thPlans for new Centre for Contemporary Art take a step forward

Peacock Visual Arts in partnership with the city's arts education and arts development teams have put forward a proposal for a new 'iconic' building in Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens. Last Wednesday Aberdeen City Council gave their backing in principal to the project. Sports and culture spokeswoman Councillor Jennifer Stewart said: "This is a hugely exciting project that can be a focus for the arts in Aberdeen and generate the kind of buzz that everyone in the city is looking for." Read more...

July 2007

31stAtopia Projects present exhibition 'Lifting. Theft in Art'

Lifting creates an archive of historical and contemporary works of radical appropriation - how theft and vandalism are 'lifted' from criminal behaviour and into the art sphere. The results are humourous and poignant revelations on the absurdity of the legal and social ideas of ownership, originality and copyright. The show is curated by Atopia Projects. Opening night Friday 24 August, 6-8pm, with DJ sets presented by Club Snafu.

August 2007

24th'Lifting. Theft in Art' - Until 29 September

"Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal."- Igor Stravinsky. Lifting creates an archive of historical and contemporary works of radical appropriation - how theft and vandalism are 'lifted' from criminal behaviour and into the art sphere. The results are humourous and poignant revelations on the absurdity of the legal and social ideas of ownership, originality and copyright...

16thSaturday 25 August: Talk + Discussion about Theft in Art

What's your opinion on artists who steal in the name of art? Where does art stop and crime begin? Come and join the discussion about legality and crime in relation to art on Saturday 25 August, 2.30pm. With Atopia Projects, artist Scott Myles and others. Location: gallery. Admission free

20thDoors Open Day Saturday 8 September

Artist's demonstrations, tours, a 'bootleg workshop' and the opportunity to learn more about Peacock's new building plans, it's all happening on Saturday 8 September between 10am and 4pm. Come along and bring your friends!

September 2007

12thParliamentary Support for New Arts Centre Plans

Aberdeen Central Labour MSP, Lewis Macdonald has today welcomed plans for the new Centre for Contemporary Arts proposed in Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens by submitting a motion to the Scottish Parliament commending the plans for the development. “I am delighted to lend my support to the plans for this exciting project." MPs Anne Begg and Frank Doran also recently expressed their support during a visit to Peacock.

August 2007

27thScreening of 'Sonic Outlaws' this Thursday

As part of the exhibition 'Lifting. Theft in Art' Peacock organises four film nights around the theme of the show. On Thursday 30 August the film 'Sonic Outlaws' by Craig Baldwin will be screened. Starts 6.30pm. Admission free.

September 2007

12th'The Yes Men' screened at Peacock this Thursday at 6.30

The Yes Men follows a couple of anti-corporate activist-pranksters as they impersonate World Trade Organization spokesmen on TV and at business conferences around the world. The story follows Andy and Mike from their beginnings with GWBush.com, and on to their tasteless parody of the WTO's website....

13thJob @ Peacock: Accounts Assistant

We are currently looking to employ an accounts assistant. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for accurate financial record keeping, reception cover relief and ad hoc administrative duties

14thFilm screening Thursday 20 Sep: 'Pickpocket'

Come along to the screening of 'Pickpocket', a film by Robert Bresson, next Thursday 20 September at 6.30pm. Michel (Martin Lasalle) is a petty thief who, after being arrested and then released, starts discussing the rights and wrongs of crime with the police inspector. The only way he can find a place for himself in society is to engineer a head-on collision with it. Part of the exhibition 'Lifting'. Admission free.

October 2007

8thUntil 17 November: Just Print

On Friday 12 October 'Just Print' opens, a great show revealing what work Peacock's printmakers have produced over the past two years. Showcasing prints by both upcoming and established artists, including Kenny Hunter, Delia Baillie, Rosalind Nashashibi and many others. The preview night starts at 6pm. All welcome. Exhibition runs from 13 October until 17 November.

September 2007

21stTalk by sound artists on 26 September

After Bill Thomson's sound art performance 'Burning Harpsichord' on Footdee beach last year, the next installment of this project will take place by artists Lee Patterson and Owen Green at the Lemon Tree on 26 September. Before this live performance Lee will give a free public talk at Peacock Visual Arts, at 5pm.

26thCall for submissions: Christmas Show 2007

Peacock Visual Arts would once again like to invite artists to submit work for the annual Christmas Exhibition. We’d like to encourage work from all areas i.e. printmaking, painting, sculpture and film. Submission deadline: Saturday 3 November.

October 2007

4thDance Live! at Peacock on 5 and 7 October

DanceLive! is organised by citymoves and is a unique short season of dance performances in Aberdeen. Two performances take place in Peacock's gallery; On Friday Tabula Rasa Dance Company with 'Hlysnan' and on Sunday articulate animal with 'Carrier'.

8thTuesday 9 Oct: GMAC Shortcuts

Glasgow's Media Access Centre's new short film initiative is looking for ideas in drama, documentary, mixed media and animation. On Tuesday 9 October, 6pm, they'll be at Peacock, screening some short films and giving an introduction to the application process. Admission free, all welcome.

9thSaturday 13 October: Talk by Michael Visocchi

As part of the exhibition 'Just Print', Michael Visocchi gives a talk about his work on Saturday 13 October, between 2 and 4pm. All welcome, admission free.

29thSaturday 10 Nov: Talk by Kenny Hunter

Kenny Hunter is a Glasgow-based sculptor who makes work for both gallery and public environments, shown in numerous public places across Scotland, the UK and abroad. His work is primarily figurative and is concerned with the connections between historical sculptural form and contemporary culture. In the past year he has worked on a suite of screenprints with Peacock's printmakers, referencing men who wrote about and defined modernity. Kenny will give a talk about his work on Saturday 10 November, at 2pm. Admission free.

12th19 October: live music with Francois & the Atlas Mountains

On Friday 19 October Interesting Music Promotions presents another line-up of fabulous artists in Peacock's intimate gallery space. This time it's French singer and multi-instrumentalist Francois and his Bristol-based folk-ensemble the Atlas Mountains. Francois is also bringing fellow artist Rozi Plain. Support by Aberdeen band Lazy Sheepdog. Don't miss this evening of wonderful tunes. Doors open 8pm. Tickets on the door £5.

22ndThis Friday + Saturday: theatre performance Droopy Met Hal

Edinburgh Fringe fans will love this: Dudendance Scotland and Fabrik Potsdam Germany present Droopy Met Hal, an innovative show of physical theatre and film. Location: Peacock's gallery. Starts 8pm. Admission free. "A gorgeous hour of bizarre action, live and on screen, that melded surreal fairytale with echoes of Hollywood and the scuzzy underbelly of cabaret....so astutely grotesque, comedic and haunting you're left longing for more" - The Herald

30thSaturday 3 Nov: Talk by David Blyth

In 2006 artist David Blyth worked together with a local sheep farmer during the lambing season, which resulted in the solo exhibition Knockturne in Aberdeen Art Gallery earlier this year. Over the past few months the artist has been working closely with Peacock on an ambitious suite of collaged screenprints, called 'The Little book of Spring Lambs'. Join David and printmaker Linsay Croall in the workshop for an informal Q + A session. Starts 2pm, admission free.

November 2007

5thPlans for art centre approved by Council's planning committee

Peacock Visual Arts is delighted that Aberdeen City Council's planning committee have agreed an intention to approve the plans for a new arts centre for the City in Union Terrace Gardens. The plans for the proposed £10m development were supported unanimously....

9thOut now: catalogue of 'Adaptation'

'Adaptation. Redesigning the everyday' was a project in Spring 2007 about the impact of design in people's daily lives and the 'redesign' of public spaces by the people who use them. The catalogue of the exhibition is out now! Featuring documentation of the new work produced in Aberdeen by international artists Adams, Akay, Kidpele and Made (APA Collective), Brett Bloom and Bonnie Fortune, Brad Downey and Dominic Hislop. Price £12.

19thDirector's Cuts - A New Series Celebrating the Art of the Filmmaker

The University of Aberdeen presents a new series of discussions featuring acclaimed and international filmmakers – essential viewing for anyone fascinated by life behind the lens. On Tuesday 27 November Raul Ruiz will be in conversation with Kriss Ravetto-Biagioli. All discussions are held at King's College, Old Aberdeen. 3Sixty-TV will be streaming the events live online...

19thSolo show by Sarah J Tingle

'Curiosity killed the cat but for a while I was the suspect' is a show of new work by recent Gray's School of Art graduate Sarah J Tingle. Sarah's work includes painting, drawing, and a wide range of other media. Opens Friday night 23 November, 6pm and runs till 22 December.

14thNow on: Christmas Show 2007

Like every year Peacock Visual Arts’ open Christmas show is a great opportunity for artists from near and far to have their work seen and for the public to purchase affordable original art. Find your perfect Christmas gift here!

30thFilm @ Peacock: Histoire(s) du Cinema by Jean-Luc Godard

4 and 11 December Peacock Visual Arts will be screening Histoire(s) du cinéma by Jean-Luc Godard, a savage critique in two parts of the cinema and 20th century history. Histoire(s) du cinéma is a relentless, irascible, maddening tour de force in which Godard provides a near-autopsy for his beloved art form. Starts 7pm on both nights. Admission free.

December 2007

6thÓlafur Arnalds plays live at Peacock Monday 10 December

Fragile, emotional, classical indie music would maybe be the best way to describe Ólafur Arnalds' music. His first solo album, 'Eulogy for Evolution', has been highly praised by the media and local music fans in Iceland and has already created quite a buzz across Europe and even as far as Japan. A gig not to be missed! Starts 8pm.

January 2008

31stBrian Ross - painting live at Peacock

Aberdeen-based artist Brian Ross is working hard to finish his giant Japanese knotweed-style mural on the gallery walls of Peacock Visual Arts. Come and see the artist at work daily from 15 January - 2 February and join us at the closing party on Friday 1 February, 6 -8pm, admission free.

14thRoger + Reid - Our new pair of resident artists discover Tilly!

The next Partners resident artists in Tillydrone, Graeme Roger and Kevin Reid, have now started. The two have been working collaboratively as ‘ROGER & REID' for over four years now. During their stay in Tillydrone and the surrounding communities they plan to seek out like-minded individuals with the outlook of collaborating on a North East 'goon show' style radio slot, films and sketches and a possible rock opera. So if you see two wee hairy guys with cameras and microphones snooping around the neighbourhood fear not! it's only ROGER & REID.

18thSat 26 Jan: VICTORY clubnight

On Saturday 26 January we present Victory, a groovy clubnight in Peacock's gallery featuring deejay A LA FU and visual entertainment by Jon Reid and David Sievwright. Doors open 10pm Admission free.

21stLive music @ the gallery Sun 27 Jan: Anni Rossi

A foot stompin', viola playing force of nature... Anni Rossi is a startlingly fresh musician from Illinois who has been leaving audiences agog with her unique blend of classical virtuosity, ramshackle percussion and vocal acrobatics. Doors open 8pm, tickets on the door £5.

22ndCineclub 29 Jan: Pasolini's Oedipus

This year Peacock introduces Cineclub; a new monthly film screening on Tuesdays offering you a fantastic range of eclectic films rarely seen in cinemas, in partnership with the Centre for Modern Thought. The first one in the series is Oedipus by Pier Paolo Pasolini (Edipo Re/1967). Tuesday 29 January. Starts7pm, admission free.

28thSat 2 Feb: Beaches of the Proud

Fans of Sigur Ros, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Mogwai, Mum, Godspeed you Black Emperor! and Explosions in the Sky...don't miss this! Vocoustics presents a night of semi-improvised folk-electronica complete with visuals in the unique atmosphere of Peacock's gallery. Doors open 8pm, tickets on the door £5.

February 2008

7thThe Director's Cut 19 Feb - Allan Shiach

The University of Aberdeen presents a new series of discussions featuring acclaimed and international filmmakers – essential viewing for anyone fascinated by life behind the lens. On Tuesday 19 February Alan Marcus of the university will be in conversation with Allan Shiach. His films include a number of Hollywood hits, such as Castaway (1986) and The Preacher’s Wife (1996) featuring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston , and more recently the critically acclaimed Regeneration (1997).

8thNow On: Memory Maps

This exhibition by David Rushton includes meticulous model interiors of an artist's workplace; the artist's studios, gallery, conceptual art museum, factory and classroom. A founder member of the Analytical Art Group in the 1960s and later a member of Art & Language, Rushton explores the cultural and material conditions of working in art as an unfinished ongoing narrative. Runs 23 February - 5 April.

8thNew! Cineclub

A New Series of monthly film screenings, showing you a great selection of eclectic films rarely shown in cinemas. In partnership with the University of Aberdeen's Centre for Modern Thought.

8thOver a Barrel. Stories from the oil economy

2008 sees the 20th anniversary of Piper Alpha, the worst offshore oil disaster to have occured in the North Sea. Photographer Owen Logan's work is characteristically critical of the oil economy. This exhibition shows his view in a series of powerful portraits. Runs 23 February - 5 April.

11thCalling artists: awards of up to £1,000

To encourage the retention of art school graduates within the city of Aberdeen and to keep and support artists who have arrived here independently, Gray's School of Art offers the Gray’s Aberdeen Visual Artists Award scheme with grants up to £1,000, in partnership with the Scottish Arts Council.

15thBook Launch at Peacock 21 February - Hidden Ontologies

At the Aberdeen Art Gallery symposium 'Hidden Ontologies - Re-interpretation of a collection' on Friday 22 February six key speakers will discuss the involvement of artists engaging with and working within museum and gallery collections. Prior to the symposium there will be be a public book launch on Thursday 21 February, held at Peacock Visual Arts between 6 - 8pm. Admission free.

April 2008

8thBeginners Darkroom Classes

We are holding Basic Black and White Darkroom classes in April and May here at Peacock Visual Arts! Guided by our technician and professional photographer Nicole Plumb, you will be introduced to the beautiful qualities that can be achieved by developing your own black and white photographs.

February 2008

25thCineclub presents: Route 181

Route 181: Fragments of a Journey in Israel-Palestine (2004) is a documentary road movie by Israeli filmmaker Eyal Sivan and Palestinian filmmaker Michel Khleif that retraces the line of the partition of Israel and Palestine proposed by the UN in 1947. The film is shown in two parts: part one on Tuesday 26 February, 7pm, part two on 4 March, 7pm. Location Peacock Visual Arts. Entry free.

27thMinisters give green light to Art Centre for the North

Plans for the major new centre for the contemporary arts, the first of its kind in the North of Scotland, were today approved by the Scottish Government. The £12.5 million development is expected to be completed by 2010 and provide a much-needed boost to this part of Scotland's cultural provision. Lindsay Gordon, Director of Peacock Visual Arts said: 'We are delighted at receiving the Ministers' go-ahead."...

March 2008

6thRoger + Reid: Radio show

"MEAT AND TWO VEG!" Is the title of Roger + Reid, our rascals of artists in residence, 4 part audio play. Tune in to hear the antics of the hairy duo and their encounters with the colourful characters of a mystical Tillydrone. With songs such as ‘the Pie Lady blues’, ‘the dog gang’ and ‘ the swearing butcher’ you’d be a fool to miss it! Broadcast live on SHMU fm 99.8FM in the Aberdeen area or online on www.shmufm.net 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st MARCH 2008 from 10pm till 11pm.

10thPeacock at the Glasgow Art Fair 2008

Peacock will be making a highly anticipated return to the Glasgow Art Fair this year which runs from Thursday 27th March to Sunday 30th March. The fair will provide a great opportunity for us to showcase the great work of our printmakers to the press and prospective buyers. Of course it also gives us the chance to present the plans for the new centre for contemporary arts to a national audience. We will have the model on display at our stand.

14thOver a Barrel. Talks + Discussion 27 March

As part of the exhibition 'Over a Barrel' Benjamin Diss, Tim Fairs and James Marriott (Platform London) portray the passage of three families through the Oil & Gas Age, by retelling intimate stories as an artist, a petroleum geologist and a radical geographer. Photographer Owen Logan speaks about the relationship of the oil economy to financial globalisation. Thursday 27 March, 7pm. Admission free.

24thBy-catch...have a taste!

Kathryn and Bjarte are two artists who are holding and exhibition at Peacock in August this year. As part of their research they have teamed up with a local trawlerman who has been catching 'unfashionable fish' known as by-catch. You are invited to a cookery demonstration by a professional chef on 12 April, with the opportunity to taste some exciting by-catch dishes.... Phone Angela on 01224-639539 to book your place.

27thArts Council Millions for Cultural Centre for the North

The Scottish Arts Council announced on Thursday 27 March they will be providing £4 million of capital funding for Aberdeen's new Centre for the Contemporary Arts. The new centre has secured the largest single grant from this round of capital lottery applications.

April 2008

23rdRecoded. Landscapes and Politics of New Media

Digital technologies have become an integral part of how we work and communicate, understand ourselves and the world. 'Recoded' aims to raise questions about the effects and meanings produced by contemporary digital landscapes. Featuring international artists including Alexander Egger, skúta, Anna Jermolaewa, Caleb Larsen, Manu Luksch and many others. Opening night Thursday 24 April, 6 - 8pm.

15thBilingual pupils featured in new animated short

Peacock's Digital Department has completed an animated short which highlights the benefits of having bilingual pupils in the classroom. A young Polish girl and her Scottish classmates were interviewed about the highs and lows of moving through the school system when English is not your first language. See the result here!

16thStanley Brinks / Freschard live at the Tunnels 21 April

Peacock Visual Arts and So Quiet It Kame present: Stanley Brinks (André Herman Düne), Freschard, Kathryn Sawers and The Welfare Mothers. Location: The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen. Doors open 8pm, entry £3

18thNext Director's Cut features Nicholas Roeg

You are all invited to the next Director's Cut featuring the director Nicolas Roeg in conversation with Allan Shiach. Nicolas Roeg is one of the UK's most celebrated post-war directors, whose credits include Performance (1970), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) and his latest film Puffball (2007) starring Donald Sutherland and Miranda Richardson. Tuesday 29 April, 6pm at King's College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen. Find out more...

29thTues 6 May: Double film screening

On Tuesday 6 May the films Faceless (Manu Luksch, 50 min 2007) and How Little We Know of Our Neighbours (50 min, Rebecca Baron, 2005) will be screened at Peacock. Both films are part of 'Recoded. Landscapes and Politics of New Media' and center around contemporary issues regarding surveillance, public self-disclosure, and privacy. Starts at 7pm, entry free.

May 2008

2nd16 May: Artist's Talk by Jens Strandberg

Between 2006 and 2007 Swedish artist Jens Strandberg did research on software programme 'PowerPoint', trying to grasp the impact and power of information when compressed into bullet points and ultra-short summaries. As part of Recoded Jens will give a public talk about the his project. Starts 6pm. Location Peacock Visual Arts. Admission free

19thCineclub Tuesday 20 May

On Tuesday 20 May the film 'Images of the World and the Inscription of War' will be screened at Peacock. The vanishing point of the film is the conceptual image of the 'blind spot' of the evaluators of aerial footage of the IG Farben industrial plant taken by the Americans in 1944. In the film it appears that it was only decades later that the CIA noticed what the Allies hadn't wanted to see: that the Auschwitz concentration camp is depicted next to the industrial bombing target.... Starts 7pm, entry FREE.

29th5 June: Roger + Reid CD Launch Party!

Between January and April this year artist duo Roger + Reid were resident artists in Tillydrone, Aberdeen. As part of the residency they produced ‘MEAT AND TWO VEG!’, a 4 part audio play, broadcast online and in the Aberdeen area on SHMU FM. The shows are now available on CD and you are invited to celebrate the launch of their CD on Thursday 5 June, from 6pm in Peacock's gallery. Including live performance of their songs and DJ session. All welcome.

June 2008

12thNo Time to Lose. A search for work / life balance

Startled by what seems to be an ever increasing problem world-wide, curator Milena Placentile (Canada) produced the show No Time to Lose for Peacock Visual Arts as a response to the systemic decline of personal time experienced due to increased hours spent working. Featuring work by international artists Amy Alexander, Cathy Busby, Anja Hertenberger & Anja Steidinger, Saki Satom, Abigail Schoneboom and Tobaron Waxman. Opening night Thursday 12 June, 6- 8pm. Runs 13 June - 26 July. Lunchtime discussion (free entry) 13 June, 12.30-1.30pm.

12thCalum MacKenzie / 13 June - 26 July

In his exhibition Calum MacKenzie, former director of Glasgow Print Studio, shows how Digital Imaging has influenced his work as an artist / printmaker. He says: "Image processing by digitally manipulating and modifying a picture doesn’t necessarily replace old ways of working, rather, it encourages innovation." Open night Thursday 12 June, 6 - 8pm.

4thRGU students produce 3D view of new art centre

Two students have provided a glimpse of Aberdeen's future with a 3-D movie of Union Terrace Gardens' new arts centre. The visuals were created by Robin Hall and Robert Paul, both third year students on the Design for Digital Media course at Gray's School of Art, The Robert Gordon University (RGU). See the results here...

12thTuesday 17 June 7pm: Cineclub

Come an join us on Tuesday at 7pm for our monthly Cineclub screening. This time we're showing 'Given To the People' (Simon Yuill with music by Foxface, 2008, 35 min). It's the story of the Pollok Free State, initiated by the actions of local resident Colin Macleod who began a tree-top protest against the building of the M77 motorway, through Pollok Park, Glasgow, in the early 1990s. Free Entry.

12thGet away from your laptop and dance!

Where does work stop and leisure start? American artist Amy Alexander observes that people seem to always be working, even when we're playing, because the tools of work have become the tools of leisure, thereby making leisure virtually indiscernible from work. For No Time to Lose, she brings the humorous, public space art performance CyberSpaceLand into the streets of Aberdeen for an intervention that may just inspire a revolution ... Friday 20 June, 5 - 9pm

17thJob Vacancy: Gallery Assistant

Peacock Visual Arts is looking for a full-time Gallery Assistant. As first point of contact for all visitors and telephone callers you will be responsible for creating a welcoming environment and a positive impression, promoting sales, informing visitors about current exhibitions and projects including the exciting plans for a new centre for the contemporary arts in Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens. Closing date for applications is Monday 30 June.

July 2008

1stNo Time to Lose film night: Tues 8 July

As part of the show No Time to Lose we're screening four short videos around the theme (over)work. Work [Kika Thorne, 1999] / The Measure of Success [Coleen Finlayson & Cherie Moses, 1987] / A Cure for Being Ordinary [Emily Vey Duke & Cooper Battersby, 6 min, 2005] / Dreams of the Night Cleaners [Leila Sujir, 43 min, 1996]. Total running time: just over one hour. Starts 7pm. Entry free! All welcome.

21st'Block of Ice' in gallery 22 - 26 July

Can you work even while you are asleep? Artist Tobaron Waxman proves with Block of Ice + 1/60, that he can. His impressive performance connecting labour and water ecology is the final part of 'No Time to Lose', an exhibition exploring the theme of 'overwork'. This impressive installation involving a heavy 200 pound block of ice suspended from the gallery ceiling.

August 2008

12thPerformance by Novaia Liustra / 28 August

Novaia Liustra means ‘new chandelier’ in Russian and is an on-going collaboration between Japanese musicologist Masayuki Yasuhara and visual artist Yoshihisa Nakano. The two use a range of activities to explore, challenge and move beyond the boundaries of visual art and music. Their work has included installations, workshops, performance and the creation of Café Liustra in various venues across Japan and internationally. They will do a special performance at Peacock on Thursday 28 August, 7pm. Admission free.

July 2008

29thNow on: By-catch

In Peacock's new exhibition By-catch artists Höhne & Gismarvik investigate the declining fishing industry in Aberdeen and the North East in dialogue with Fisherman George, Wheelie's Quines, The Harbour Master, Captain Birds Eye and many others. An exhibition in text, photography, video and installation, it also includes a new twist to fish n' chip wrapping paper. Runs until 20 September.

August 2008

13thCineclub 19 August: Darwin's Nightmare

August and September are fishy months at Peacock and the next Cineclub night presents you Darwin's Nightmare by Hubert Sauper. A tale of how a booming multinational industry of fish and weapons has created a sinister globalised alliance on the shores of the world's biggest tropical lake in Tanzania in the early 1990s. Sauper combines bizarre sights with jaw-dropping revelations, a striking cast of characters with global awareness. It's not to be missed. Tuesday 19 August, 7pm, entry free.

11thNew prints on show at Peacock

Peacock's printmakers have again been working with a wide range of artists which has resulted in a collection of beautiful fine art prints. The various new prints by artists including Kenny Hunter, Barbara Rae, John Byrne, Ken Dingwall and others, will be on show from Saturday 9 August.

13thJapanese artist performs 'Salt Boat' on Aberdeen beach

Japanese artist Takaya Fuji is famous for his 'body imprints' in beds of salt as a symbol of purification and will be doing a special performance on Aberdeen beach (Footdee) this Saturday at 5pm.

22ndCineclub 2 Sep: Lottery of the Sea

Is there a relationship between the most frightening and terrifying concept in economics—risk—and the category of the sublime in aesthetics? Lottery of the Sea [Alan Sekula, 2006, 179min] documents the period leading up to the current “war on terror” all by way of a meandering, essayistic voyage from seaport to seaport, waterfront to waterfront, coast to coast. Location: Peacock Visual Arts. Starts 7pm, entry FREE.

22ndComing soon: Xtra Tuf

Moe Bowstern has been a sometime deckhand since 1986, fishing mostly aboard small boats and skiffs around Kodiak Island, Alaska. For ten years she has chronicled her adventures in her ‘fanzines’ Xtra Tuf and Second Set Out. The exhibition includes her handmade publications, audio recordings of her storytelling and other bits and pieces from the sea...Opening Thursday 11 Sep, 6 - 8pm. Runs until 16 Sep.

22ndCineclub 15 Sep: Fisher Poets

Fisher Poets is the story of a unique breed of commercial fishermen who spin tall tales and weave true stories of life at sea through vivid and powerful poetry. Discover what truly inspires these salty characters on the brink of extinction. Presented by Moe Bowstern, one of the featured poets, in conjunction with her exhibition Xtra Tuf. CHANGE OF LOCATION: starts 7pm at Peacock Visual Arts. Admission FREE!

September 2008

22ndAll Modes On: Mon 22 Sep

Embracing a delicate banter between modernity, historic music theory, mark making and artistic ceremony, ‘All Modes On' includes a lot of outdated keyboards and the taping down of each and every one of their keys. The performance is accompanied by a small publication and followed by live music by various local bands. Starts 8pm, entry FREE.

26thInvisible Oil

Austrian artist Ernst Logar looks at oil and its significance as the basis of our modern civilization. The exhibition interweaves the material of crude oil and the diverse economic, political and social levels of the North Sea oil industry in a range of artistic media. Opening Friday 3 October, 6 - 8pm. Runs 4 October - 15 November.

26thSelf Portrait as an Industrial Revolutionary

Under the employment of Henry Ford, Jack the Hard Worker has invented an eco-friendly musical vehicle, which runs on good old-fashioned donkey power. This invention will be on display alongside video, drawings and other sculptural works. Opens Friday 3 October, 6 - 8pm. On Saturday the 4th, at 4pm, there will be a special street performance on the Castlegate.

26thCall for submissions: Xmas show 08

Time flies! We here at Peacock are already thinking about Christmas and need your help to deliver another fantastic exhibition. We are now open to submissions for the annual Xmas show and love to receive your paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs etc. Please read further for the guidelines...

October 2008

3rdCity council confirms £3m capital grant for contemporary arts centre

Peacock Visual Arts is delighted to announce that Aberdeen city councillors this week confirmed a £3m capital grant for the scheme to build a new contemporary arts centre in the heart of the city. Resources management committee members voted overwhelmingly in favour of granting the money for the proposed project. We received thousands of messages of support in the run-up to this decision and would like to thank you all for your help in getting us through these challenging times. We are proud and grateful to have your support and will endeavour to deliver a project that will benefit the entire region.

28thPeacock teams up with Citymoves in 'Fast + Dirty' performance

As part of 'Dance Live!', Aberdeen's contemporary dance festival, Peacock Visual Arts teamed up with organisers Citymoves to create the interactive dance project 'Fast + Dirty'. Performed at the Lemon Tree, on Friday 24 October. Watch it here on video...

29thOver £9m of core funding now in place for new art centre

The development of the iconic new arts centre in Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens took a big step forward this month. We have now secured a further £5 million towards the development in addition to the Scottish Arts Council's lottery grant of £4.3million. Aberdeen City Council made a £3 million contribution to the development and Scottish Enterprise confirmed an award of £2million to this important new facility...

November 2008

17thIt's back! Peacock's annual Xmas show

Our popular annual Xmas show is back showcasing a wealth of local, national and international talent in various media, from painting to photography and from sculpture to printmaking. All works are small-scale, very affordable and make the ideal gift for the season. Don't miss it! Exhibition runs until 20 December.

11thThis Friday - Scottish Digital Shorts Launch

Calling all filmmakers, writers and creatives! Please join us on Friday 14th November at 6.30pm for the launch of Scottish Digital Shorts 2009 in association with The Magic Lantern. Scottish Digital Shorts 2009 is the country's key development initiative for new and emerging screenwriters and directors. Watch a selection of great short films. Hear the commissioners speak about the project's aims. And meet the producers who will manage the talent pool and next year's productions. For more info visit: www.digicult.co.uk

February 2009

26thUpdate on Art Centre plans

As you might know, it's been an amazing twelve months where Peacock's plans for a new Centre for Contemporary Arts in the Union Terrace Gardens area of Aberdeen gained full planning permission and secured over £9.5 million of funding. However, we now face new circumstances as Scottish Enterprise investigate a larger re-development of Union Terrace Gardens following the announcement of Sir Ian Wood's proposals for a new scheme on that site. Read on...

November 2008

16thTim Winters. Island to Island

Australian artist Tim Winters exhibits a series of 6 collagrahps he produced during his visit at Peacock this summer, together with works from Australia. Tracing his journey from Australia to Orkney 'Island to Island' is a series in rich, deep colours and subtle textures, both abstract and revealing a careful observation and analysis of landscape. Opens Friday 21 November, 6 -8pm. Runs until 20 December.

December 2008

4thOpportunity: Aberdeen Visual Artists Awards Scheme

Aberdeen-based artists of all ages, at any stage in their career and working in any visual media, are encouraged to apply for the Aberdeen Visual Artists Awards Scheme 2009. The AVAA Scheme is a partnership between the Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeen City Council and was established in 2000 to support the work of outstanding Aberdeen-based artists by awarding grants towards the cost involved in researching and creating new work. Read on...

February 2009

10thSeripop covers gallery walls with over 300 posters

Seripop are a Canadian based duo who bring a touch of psychedelic exuberance to the world of screenprinting. For the first time ever in the UK, they show a print retrospective of seven years of working together. Opening Friday 13 february, 6 - 8pm. Runs until 28 March. NB: the workshop held on 14 February is now fully booked.

January 2009

15th'Castlegate' on show from 14 February

Early opening ale-houses, seagulls, religion and art, local artist Craig Barrowman brings together all the different experiences and elements of Aberdeen's unique Castlegate square. His show includes photographs, sound and documentation of interactions with the inhabitants of this colourful part of the city. Opens Friday 13 February 6 -8pm. Runs until 28 March.

April 2009

17thCurrent exhibition: James Furneaux: A retrospective

This retrospective exhibition by Aberdeen artist James Furneaux showcases a wonderful visual account of the topography of Aberdeen over the past 50 years, as well as some rarely seen portraits... Opening Friday 17 April, 6-8pm. All welcome. Runs until 30 May.

March 2009

25thPeacock awarded £90k to lead project for young people in Grampian

Peacock Visual Arts has been awarded £90,000 by the Scottish Government to lead a North-east project which recycles the proceeds of crime into arts and cultural activities for young people. The Creative Identities project runs in partnership with Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council and aims to give young people the opportunity to take part in creative activities, thereby building their confidence and providing life-enriching experiences. Read on...

June 2009

9thHappy Birthday Peacock: 35 Years of Great Stuff!

To celebrate our 35th birthday we have invited thirty-five people who we feel have helped and supported us immensely over the four decades that Peacock Visual Arts has been in existence, to select their personal favourite from the vast selection of prints we have produced here since 1974. Opening Friday 12th June, 5-8pm. All welcome, Runs until 25th July.

9thDavid Blyth: The Book of Spring Lambs

In his first suite of screenprints, produced by Peacock Visual Arts, local artist David Blyth returns to the subject of lambing and domesticity in a playful exploration of colour, pattern, image and surface. Opening Friday 12 June, 5-8pm. All welcome, Runs until 25th July.

May 2009

22ndIntroduction to Screenprinting: 6 + 7 June

Come along to a two day "Intro to Screenprinting" course here at Peacock on the 6 and 7 June. No experience is necessary, just a few images, a bit of creativity and a keen interest to learn. Cost, £90/£70 concession. Call us on 01224 639539 to book a place.

June 2009

2ndCineclub Tue 2 June: Sagolandet (Land of Dreams)

Come along to Peacock on Tuesday 2 June for your free monthly film screening. This time we're screening 'Sagolandet (Land of Dreams)', [Jan Troell, Sweden, 1988, 185 min]. Ironically titled 'Land of Dreams’, this documentary portrays, from interviews with politicians to small and seemingly trivial stories of everyday life, a tightly regulated nation where social and technical progress threatens free will and imagination. Starts 7pm at PVA. No booking required. Entry FREE.

3rdCreating Collaboration: A Process That Works: 18 June

How do collaborative relationships come about and evolve and what sort of resources do they need? These and other questions are explored during the networking event 'Creating Collaboration: A Process That Works' on Thursday 18 June between 6 - 8pm, at Peacock. Visual artists Deirdre Nelson (Glasgow) and David Blyth (Huntly) will talk about why they choose to collaborate in their practice and explore the impact this has had on the development of their work and career. The event is free. To reserve a place, please email events@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk or call 0844 544 9990.

3rdJob opportunity: Accounts assistant

Peacock is seeking an Accounts Assistant. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for accurate financial record keeping, reception cover relief and ad hoc administrative duties. Applicants should have a sound knowledge of manual book-keeping. Experience with Word and Excel would be advantageous. Training in the SAGE computer system will be given. Closing date Monday 15 June. Read on...

8thUpdate on Art Centre plans

Some of you will have seen the latest pictures of the proposals for Union Terrace Gardens backed by Sir Ian Wood recently and will be wondering what it means for Peacock. As so many of you have been supportive of Peacock's plans to develop a new Centre for Contemporary Arts for Aberdeen we wanted to update you as best we can. Peacock have not yet had the chance to discuss the results of the feasibility study into Union Terrace Gardens with our board and our funders, and as these discussions will be key to our future we have been unable to pass comment to date. However, we expect these discussions to take place soon and then will be able to say a bit more about what it means for the future of a new centre for contemporary arts for Aberdeen.

19thChannel4's Ewan McIntosh talks at OKN04 event on Friday 26 June

Peacock is delighted to welcome Ewan McIntosh of 4ip to give us his input on where we think digital media is heading. Ewan McIntosh works at Channel 4's Innovation for the Public Fund, as Digital Commissioner for Scotland, Northern Ireland and The North East. He's currently seeking ideas for web, mobile and games-based media that will help change the lives of people in Britain. Other speakers include James Littlejohn, Bill Thompson and Jono Sandilands. Starts 6.30pm. Admission free, all welcome.

22ndLive music 12 July: No More Soundchecks

After the success of their first in a series of unplugged gigs, under the moniker of No More Soundchecks, Vocoustics and Interesting Music Promotions will present the second night of unplugged performances on Sunday 12 July at Peacock Visual Arts. This show will be headlined by the unique Men Diamler with support from Oliver Richard.

25thPeacock launches online print store

Peacock's original prints can now also be purchased online. A large collection of artworks is already for sale in the online store, including prints by Ralph Steadman, Barbara Rae, John McLean, Toby Paterson and many others. Shipping is free, worldwide. Visit www.peacockprintstore.com.

July 2009

3rdPeacock touring exhibition opens in Calgary

Colin 'Puck' Kirkpatrick's exhibition 'The Cowboy and the Spaceman', produced at Peacock Visual Arts in 2006, has traveled across the Atlantic and will be on show at the Art Gallery of Calgary this month. The exhibition features the film made in Orkney with Peacock's Digital Coordinator Adam Proctor. The film focuses around environmental issues through the exploration of two different view of planet earth. The exhibition opens in Calgary on Friday 3 July and runs until 12 September.

7thYoung Travellers get behind the camera in Creative Identities project

For three days a group of young people from travelling backgrounds will be working with filmmaker Mark van Hugten at the Elphinstone Institute (University of Aberdeen), in conjunction with Peacock Visual Arts and Creative Identities. They will produce short films and learn about all aspects of the filmmaking process. Read on...

13thThe Brothers McLeod show their latest animation

The Brothers McLeod (animators Greg and Myles McLeod) are coming to Peacock for a series of children's workshops and to show their latest animations to the public. The two have been producing work together since 2000 creating 'Fuggy Fuggy', writing and directing CBBC's 'Pedro and Frankensheep' along with producing a series of adverts with Aardman Animations. Their recently completed film 'Codswallop' has just been in competition at the prestigious Annecy Animation Festival. A public screening is held at Peacock on Saturday 25 July at 6.30pm.

28thUntil 19 September: William Moulding

William Moulding is showcasing his vibrant new prints produced during his one-year residency in the printmaking department at Gray's School of Art. Rooted in drawing, the colourful works are playing with the tension between controlled and accidental results of the print and drawing process. Opening Friday 7 August, 6 - 8pm. Show runs till 19 September.

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30thFRIENDS 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.

October 2010

1stOwnArt Online with an interest free loan!

Peacock is one of 23 galleries chosen by Arts Council England to be part of a new nationwide online store for contemporary art. CultureLabel.com offers customers the chance to buy artworks online up to the value of £2000 with an interest free loan over 10 months!

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30thCRA/CKED - Bill Thompson

New works by Bill Thompson exploring cracked aesthetics with broken technology, data bending and transliteration in sound and video. Preview night 13 May 6-8pm, with a live performance by the artist. Exhibition runs 14 May - 25 June.

30thWINTER EXHIBITION Xmas Party Fri 11 Nov

A diverse mix of artistic talent from near and far. Mulled wine, mince pies and the perfect place to pick up an original Christmas present! Christmas party to launch the exhibition will be on the 11 November, 6 – 8pm, all welcome!

March 2012

12thANIMATION WORKSHOPS 2012

Ever wondered how Wallace and Gromit move? Or what makes Pingu go? Well Peacock have an abundance of workshops on offer to show you just that! Each class is £35 and a one off – but if you’re keen to keep coming back, you’re more than welcome to book on as many as you like! Age 10+.

13thPRINT WORKSHOPS Get Creative at PVA

We've got a fantastic range of courses and workshops on offer led by our friendly, experienced and supportive tutors. Chose from animation, bookbinding, screenprinting, and etching - both beginners and follow-up. Just bring yourself and some creative flare – all materials are included in these low cost classes.

December 2011

21stPeacock Visual Arts GIFT VOUCHERS

A giftcard from Peacock makes an ideal and original gift for the artist in your life. Can be redeemed against our wide range of prints, courses, equipment hire, workshop hours, framing and other gifts at the gallery. Give the gift of original art with a Peacock Visual Arts gift voucher.

January 2012

17thTemporary Art School throughout March

A one month live project happening throughout the city of Aberdeen in March 2012 from a group of people living and working in both Aberdeen and Glasgow who have come together to put on classes and workshops which experiment with what an art school can be and continue in a long tradition of self-organised education.

1stFollow The Artists // One Man Unit Blog

A daily account of the happenings of Peacock's artist's in residence Paul Wiersbinski and Wieland Schönfelder as they develop their hybrid of man and electronic sculpture-The ONE MAN UNIT. The electro-beast will then be let loose on the public at Martin John Henry's Gig in the Gallery, Saturday 4 Feb at 7pm, and on the Green on Thurs 9 Feb 7pm.

March 2012

20thBIG JESSIE // Donald Urquhart in Glasgow

Drag queen turned draughtsman, Donald Urquhart presents <i>Big Jessie</i>, a selection of bold, new hand printed works in his distinctive cartoon-like black ink style created at Peacock Visual Arts. To be shown at The Brunswick Hotel, Merchant City, Glasgow from 27 April - 27 May. Preview night Thursday 26 April, 7pm - late.

May 2012

7thBobby Niven // Preview Fri 25 May

Bobby Niven presents ISLAND, an exhibition that uses film, sculpture and found objects to explore the strange architecture and history of Inchgarvie Island, an uninhabited islet located under the Forth Rail Bridge. Preview night Friday 25 May, 6 - 8pm, all welcome! Exhibition runs 26 May - 7 July 2012.

10thJOB OPPORTUNITY // Communications

We're looking to recruit a Communications Manager with a demonstrable track record in marketing and communications and a clear passion for the arts to join our team. Closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 12 June 2012.