News of the gallery and framing talk

Yesterday, 10 February 2024 there was the opening of 'Group 24' featuring seven artists who were there chatting and meeting one another, some for the first time.

The Christmas tree in Selkirk's Market Square, waiting to be bedecked with lights.

We always read the Southern Reporter (as well as the Independent) -

• because we think it is a lot handier to have a newspaper we can flip through and read again than having to search through our mobiles for news.
• because it's the only way we get to hear about what's going on in the Borders.
• Last but not least, We're very grateful that the Southern Reporter has been very supportive of our gallery; always printing a picture and some text about each of our exhibitions.

One of our clients gave us permission to show you his signed Joni Mitchell print of her painting.
It's signed by her!

Javier chose a moulding which tones in with the picture; flat, deep blue and gold.

Oh and we got married!

We went to the races on Selkirk Common Riding Day last week.
The horses had to get sluiced down by buckets of water after their races; it was so hot and windy.
And Javier won £2.50!

We have prepared the gallery for 'Glimmer' the new exhibition by James Hutcheson - on hill forts and myths. The Private View's tomorrow from 2 - 4.30.
Come if you are able.

Today is when the Christmas lights go on - and there's a childrens' fairground and lots of stalls in Selkirk.

Our winter exhibition is in the Southern Reporter this week, featuring an image of lavender by Carole Ritchie.

We have a 'pant well' in Selkirk which cyclists remember, works as a clean water supply - it was only made to work this year after many years of being broken.
Some volunteers kindly fixed it.
And Remembrance Sunday is coming up, it has been draped with a net of poppies with shine in the November evening sun.

The exhibition 'Quiet Water' got a column in the Southern Reporter last week.

Today, the 17th June is the Selkirk Common Riding day - it's great fun and serious at the same time - it commemorates the Battle of Floden's only Selkirk survivor who rode back and dipped the standard to signify the Scots had lost.

The Selkirk Common Riding takes a year to prepare; in this case two because of the Pandemic. It will be a really special day on Friday 17 June.

Barbara Hastie, hand signwriter, Bernie Armstrong, blacksmith, Javier Ternero and Dave Jackson, carpenter all contributed to the smartness of our gallery.

We are selling our own work between Wednesday 13 - Friday 22 April Exhibition in aid of Ukraine. All proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Saturday 23 April - the gallery will be closed for the hanging of 'Continue'; exhibition by Sylvia Home and Kenneth Blues Wilson. Opening on Wednesday 27 April.

We will be closed on Saturday 23 April to set up for our new exhibition.

Continue
Sylvia Home • Kenneth Blues Wilson
Sunday 24 April, 1.30 – 4.30
Because of the rise in the virus we are being cautious and require the visitors to wear masks except when they're eating or drinking.
4 people in each slot of half an hour.

Tim Anderson
2 March - 9 April

Burnside gallery is opening tomorrow with new paint, panelling and stock - we're looking forward to welcoming our customers.

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Courtesy of a brother, Andy, who is changing the window each Friday while we're away.
This time Val Menon 'Aberlady' and Javier Ternero 'Calton Road'.
If you would like to enquire please email us.