Welcome to the home page of the City Art Centre - Scotland's leading emporium of the visual arts.
Since it opened its doors in 1980, the City Art Centre has established itself as Scotland's premier temporary exhibition space, and an ideal home to the city of Edinburgh's fine art collection. Located at 2 Market Street, in the heart of Scotland's capital, and occupies a former handsome Victorian warehouse which has been transformed into a modern gallery.
Regularly recognised in the 'Museum of the Year' awards, this "emporium of the visual arts" has won commendation for its work in broadening the audience for the visual arts. Recently it was runner up in the prestigious 'Thistle Award' for the most effective marketing campaign of 95/96.
Until April the City Art Centre will be closed to allow for essential maintenance work. During that period, however, the gallery and its collections will still be accessible to internet users. Between now and the re-opening of the City Art Centre there will be one ‘virtual exhibition’ drawn, in the main, from the City of Edinburgh’s collection of Scottish Art.
The special virtual exhibition, ‘Gillies and his Contemporaries’ celebrates the centenary of the East Lothian-born Sir William Gillies. The images included in the exhibition are available as art prints from the Museum Shop, Huntly House Museum, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile. To enquire about mail order sales call 0131-529-4143 or fax 0131-557-3346.
Surfers should also be aware that a series of past City Art Centre exhibitions, going back to 1995, are still available on our web site. 'Star Trek - The Exhibition', Hong Kong - City of Tomorrow and `Music 100’, the history of one hundred years of recorded music, are just some of the past exhibitions that can be revisited.
If you are using a direct JANET Internet connection, you might try switching to our University mirror site for a faster response.
Forthcoming
Exhibitions
A Symbol of its People
Edinburgh was the setting for much of the history of the Scottish
Parliament from the 14th century to the Union of 1707, when the
decisions of the Parliament had a direct impact on the lives of the
people of the city. To mark the return of the Parliament to Edinburgh
in July A Symbol of its People will tell the story of the
relationship between the burgh and government.
'In the Orchard', 1898 by Atkinson Hornel
1900
Scottish Art at the Turn of the Century
An opportunity to look back as we approach the millenium, examining
who were the major artists a century ago, what were they painting, and
in which direction was Scottish art moving? Drawn from the City's fine
art collection.
'Exposed Painting, Cadmium Orange on White', 1998 by
Callum Innes
Locale
Contemporary Artists in Edinburgh
Work by Ann Bevan, Paul Carter, Moyna Flannigan, Rose
Frain, Kate Gray, Callum Innes, Alan Johnston, Chad McCail, Billy
McCall and Wendy McMurdo.
Locale is about the work of artists living and working in Edinburgh
and is a further opportunity to see the quality and diversity of art
being made in the city. The ten artists included in the exhibition are
concened with contemporary life and culture, some are established
artists, others are quickly developing an international reputation,
all are providing a connection between Edinburgh and the wider visual
arts scene.
'Ishtar' by E J Couzins-Scott
On and Off the Wall
The 62 Group of Textile Artists
This Group provides opportunities for professional textile artists to
promote their work, break new boundaries, challenge attitudes, and
raise the profitle of Textile Art.
Much contemporary textile art has evolved out of needlework
traditions, and usually it has been obvious if a piece of work is hung
on the wall or not. However, by changing these preconceptions, we
influence the 'reading' of the piece. This exhibition emphasises the
importance of the 'location' of these works, challenging and informing
the viewer, thus heightening the artist's intention.
Past
ExhibitionsThe City Art Centre's varied exhibitions programme has include everything from Michelangelo drawings to StarTrek The list below highlights some of the major exhibitions that have come and gone.
The
Permanent CollectionThe City Art Centre is also home to Edinburgh's fine art collection, comprising some 4,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs . Mostly by Scottish artists, the works range in date from the late 17th century to the present. The collection includes an impressive holding of paintings by the Scottish Colourists.
Facilities
at the City Art Centre
The City Art Centre boasts a range of facilities not found in traditional art galleries. Our licensed cafe on the ground floor, which can provide a cup of coffee or a full meal, is adorned with a mural by William Crosbie, RSA, featuring aspects of the city's life and history. The City Art Centre shop, located on the first floor, stocks a wide selection of quality gifts and publications associated with visiting exhibitions.
The City Art Centre building is located in the heart of Scotland's capital at 2 Market Street, just next to Waverley Station. It enjoys an unparalleled access including a spacious lift which runs to all floors while all upper floors are connected by an escalator. There is also toilet provision for disabled visitors.
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am-5.00 pm. For special exhibitions, opening times may vary. Telephone 0131-529-3993 for further details.
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Our Email Mailing ListIf you would like us to email you our announcements of forthcoming exhibitions and events, please subscribe to our Mailing List service. Simply send an email message to [email protected] and we will add you to our list and email you a confirmation that you have joined. After that, you will get one or two messages on average per month informing you of interesting events and forthcoming exhibitions. To unsubscribe, simply send another email message to the same list and put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
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Us Your FeedbackThe City Art Centre is a facility of the: City of Edinburgh Council
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Events are arranged by the Council's Marketing
Department. We welcome your comments on
the service we are providing, particularly your suggestions on how we can
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Last Update: March 31st, 1999. Thanks for dropping by.