Thanks to the National Galleries of Scotland and our East Lothian Council Arts service we have experienced a most inspiring and exciting arts project.
It all began on a snowy day in January, when we visited the National Gallery to enjoy an exhibition by John Bellany, ‘A Passion for Life’.
Led by talented, working artists, we explored the amazing art work of Bellany; sketching, interpreting and discussing- before gathering in a studio to create Bellany inspired self-portraits.
A follow up workshop in school with artists Paula and Frazer, resulted in a HUGE Bellany backdrop for our portraits. You may recognise the faces and the harbour!
Captivating Drama workshops drew us in like the tide, to the world of Bellany- ‘Man of the Sea.’ We explored his inspirations from the coastal towns and villages around us. Family, community, coastal life through the years- those who ‘live by the sea and for the sea.’
Our project has reached a wonderful conclusion with a professional exhibition of our work in Prestongrange Museum- ‘The Sea, The Sky and Us.’ The grand opening on Thursday coincided with the beiginning of The Three Harbours Festival. We had drinks and live music from ‘Wildings’ who have written a beautiful piece of music especially for the exhibition!
Take a walk to the Power House at the Museum to enjoy our work, alongside work from local primary schools.
Here is the story of the project- through pictures:)
AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY

ART WORKSHOP IN SCHOOL

WORKING ON OUR BELLANY SKETCH BOOKS
Which you can view in our corridor!

DRAMA WORKSHOPS

PRESTONGRANGE MUSEUM EXHIBITION:
Joanna from the National Gallery is sending Photographs very soon!