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Lumsden Residency: Anna Wolfe-Pauly & Dorian Braun

Our 2018 Lumsden residency programme began in May with artists Anna Wolfe-Pauly & Dorian Braun undertaking a month long residency alongside our Summer Residency programme. Anna & Dorian spent their time developing their collaborative practice and work with attention, listening practices and group work.  This will lead to a workshop in November as part of SSW’s annual Lumsden Weekend. The Lumsden residency programme collaborates with Lumsden Primary School and during their residency Anna & Dorian led a workshop with the […]

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News / Residencies 10:19 am , June 7, 2018 Comments Off on Lumsden Residency: Anna Wolfe-Pauly & Dorian Braun

Caroldson’s Coffee and Cake at SSW

Coffee, cakes, bike fixing and led bike ride Saturday 9th June: 10am – 1pm @ SSW, Lumsden To celebrate the long awaited summer time we welcome Caroldson’s Coffee and Cake pop up cafe to Lumsden. They will be opening up in the SSW library and community room Saturday 9th June from 10am – 1pm serving great coffee and a surprise mix of delicious,  homemade cakes. Joining them will be the Wild Cycle Pit Stop who are on hand to service bikes before leading […]

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Events / News 10:21 am , May 30, 2018 Comments Off on Caroldson’s Coffee and Cake at SSW

OPEN CALL: SSW PROGRAMME ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP

The Deadline for this job opportunity has now passed We are looking for a Programme Assistant Intern to join the SSW team from the 4th June – 30th July 2018. This is an eight week professional development opportunity for someone looking for experience in arts management. We are seeking a motivated individual who wishes to gain experience in all areas of arts management, including arts administration, PR and marketing, event planning & delivery, and programme development. As the Programme Assistant […]

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News / Recruitment 1:58 pm , April 12, 2018 Comments Off on OPEN CALL: SSW PROGRAMME ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP

End of this Winters Residencies at SSW

Cheerio to our last group of residents on this years Nightshift programme: Emma Brack, Rebecca Davies, Anna Francis, Michael Hautemulle, Marina Rees and Grays School of Art Graduate Awardee Mary Gordon. What a great bunch and what a great time we had with them, very sad to see them leave! During their residency we were snowed in for weeks, but that didn’t stop them exploring the area by foot and delving into their practices and our workshops – staying warm in […]

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News / Residencies 5:22 pm , March 22, 2018 Comments Off on End of this Winters Residencies at SSW

NIGHTSHIFT RESIDENCY AT THE SCOTTISH SCULPTURE WORKSHOP

Artist in Residence Marina Rees 19/02/18 – 19/03/18 An attempt to interact with the local environment of Northern Scotland and its different species through the medium of bioplastics. In the current atmosphere of realisation to what extent our impact on the planet has been destructive, the need to explore an alternative lifestyle, both through our use of everyday materials and our psychological approach to our environment is urgent. Although bioplastics are becoming a popular material for designers to explore, it […]

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News / Residencies 4:24 pm , March 22, 2018 Comments Off on NIGHTSHIFT RESIDENCY AT THE SCOTTISH SCULPTURE WORKSHOP
Image: https://womenstrike.org.uk/resources/

SSW Staff and Artists Strike on International Woman’s Day

On Thursday 8th of March, International Woman’s Day, SSW staff members and current artists on residence will be supporting the Women’s Strike. We are doing this in solidarity with those calling for gender equality,  equal pay, labour rights and an end to gender violence. During this strike day we will spend time together on Creag nam Ban (Hill of the Women) discussing a range of questions we are wrestling with within our work, practice and personal lives. Image: https://womenstrike.org.uk/resources/

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News 5:56 pm , March 7, 2018 Comments Off on SSW Staff and Artists Strike on International Woman’s Day

WE ARE HIRING – ARTS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

The Deadline for this job opportunity has now passed We are looking for a part-time Arts Administration Assistant to support our Office & Finance Manager in the provision of financial and administrative services for the Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW). This is a great job opportunity for someone who might be new to working in the arts, has a keen eye for detail and ambition to develop a career in arts administration. On the job training will be provided including Sage 50 Accounts. […]

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News / Recruitment 12:50 am , March 7, 2018 Comments Off on WE ARE HIRING – ARTS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Goodbye to the first residents of 2018

This week saw us say goodbye to the first group of artists in our 2018 Nightshift programme. Its been a busy four weeks of researching, making work, walking on ice and exploring the hills, sweating in the sauna, eating hearty meals, learning, retreating and collaborating. We also had an artist talk and reading group hosted by visiting artist Barry Sykes, group studio visits, presentations and pot-luck meals. Artists in the first Nightshift programme of 2018 were: Sarah Demoen, Elaine Harrington, […]

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News / Residencies 12:52 pm , February 16, 2018 0
Image: Mele Broomes Movement Workshop SSW Edge Effects Programme in Glasgow 2017. Photo Ross McLean/ Studio RoRo

Edge Effects: Mele Broomes Public Talk and Reading Group

PUBLIC TALK Date: Friday 9 March, 7.00pm- 8.30pm (Light Supper from 7.00pm, talk starts 7.30pm) EDGE EFFECTS READING GROUP: Date: Saturday 10 March,  11.00am – 1.30pm (Reading group starts 1.00pm, Light lunch from 1.30pm) BOOKING Public Talk: No booking required for the public talk but please contact us in advance for large groups. Reading Group: The reading group is limited to 20 participants with only 10 spaces available for public booking so please book in advance, to book please contact yvonne@ssw.org.uk. *Unfortunately there is […]

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Events / News 12:52 pm , February 9, 2018 0

Announcement: Creative Scotland Regular Funding 2018 – 2021

Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) is delighted to hear that Creative Scotland is continuing to support us as a Regularly Funded Organisation for the period 2018–21. This good news secures our facilities and artistic programme for the next three years.  Sam Trotman – Director of SSW: After a long wait, we are excited to move forward with our plans for developing our residency offer, providing a range of platforms for both experienced practitioners and to those new to making as well as new opportunities to develop projects that […]

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News 12:48 pm , January 25, 2018 0