Logo design by Lynne Strachan to celebrate 60 years of the Moray Arts Club
Programme 2011
Welcome to our 2011 programme, during which we celebrate 60 years of the Moray Arts Club. We hope you will be able to join us during the year!
For more information about any of these events,
or if you know of an event which you believe would be of interest to MAC members,
please email us.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Saturday 1st - Monday 31st
Art at Ardach
Continuing exhibition by MAC artists in association with Just Art in Fochabers.
Venue: Ardach Health Centre, Buckie, Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free--
Thursday 27th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)--
Saturday 29th
Cinderella
'Ashley Page's vivid reworking of the much-loved fairytale makes a welcome return to the stage. Antony McDonald's unmistakable sumptuous designs transport the heroine's search for happiness to a decadent Vivienne Westwood meets Andy Warhol 18th Century France, with Scottish Ballet's phenomenally talented dancers bringing this unforgettable tale to life.' Performed by Scottish Ballet. Theatre Bus Party in conjunction with NADFAS. For more information please contact Alison Montgomery, East Hillside, Mosstowie, Elgin IV30 8XE, 01343 850282, aamontgomery@btinternet.com
Venue: Eden Court Theatre, matinee performance.
Tuesday 1st - Monday 28th
Art at Ardach
Continuing exhibition by MAC artists in association with Just Art in Fochabers.
Venue: Ardach Health Centre, Buckie, Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free--
Tuesday 1st
Deadline for newsletter submissions
Email our publicity officer for information.--
Thursday 24th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Tuesday 1st - Thursday 31st
Art at Ardach
Continuing exhibition by MAC artists in association with Just Art in Fochabers.
Venue: Ardach Health Centre, Buckie, Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free--
Thursday 3rd
MAC Annual General Meeting
Venue: Supper Room, Bishopmill Hall. 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Admission: free--
Wednesday 9th
Members' Art Exhibition Banff Castle - Handing-in Day
For Members' Art Exhibition which will be on display at Banff Castle, Banff.
Venue: Bishopmill Hall, Elgin. 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Handling Fees: £2.50 per item. Maximum 3 works per artist. Works in all media accepted. We are now capable of supporting digital/temporal works thanks to an AFA grant.--
Thursday 10th
Members' Art Exhibition Banff Castle - Handing-in Day
For Members' Art Exhibition which will be on display at Banff Castle, Banff.
Venue: Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff. 10:00am - 11:00am
Handling Fees: £2.50 per item. Maximum 3 works per artist. Works in all media accepted. We are now capable of supporting digital/temporal works thanks to an AFA grant.--
Friday 11th
Members' Art Exhibition Banff Castle - Preview & Gallery Talk
An opportunity for an early viewing of members' work at Banff Castle.
Venue: Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff. 7:00pm
Admission: Free, including wine, refreshments, and snacks.--
Saturday 12th - Sunday 20th
Members' Art Exhibition Banff Castle
Works by MAC artists.
Venue: Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff. 10:00am - 4:00pm Daily.
Admission: free--
Sunday 20th
Members' Art Exhibition Banff Castle - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works.
Venue: Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, 4:00pm - 5:00pm--
Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd
MAC One-Act Play Festival
Event cancelled. Please see April 7th and 9th for replacement event entitled Moray Fringe Drama Festival.
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Thursday 24th - being rescheduled, new date TBA
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
Guest speaker and local film maker Alex Page will be showing 'The Turning Point - a return to community'
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
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Monday 28th
'Alice' Ballet Bus
Deadline for booking tickets (see 30th April for full details)
To request a booking form, contact: Alison Montgomery, East Hillside, Mosstowie, Elgin IV30 8XE, 01343 850282, aamontgomery@btinternet.com--
Tuesday 29th
Members' Art Exhibition - Handing-in Day
For Members' Art Exhibition. This year's Members' Art Exhibition will be displayed in three locations - the Elgin Library Gallery, the St. Giles Centre, and Starbucks. Please see listings below for dates and opening times for each venue as well as collection dates for each venue.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.
Handling Fees: £2.50 per item. Maximum 2 works per artist. Works in all media accepted. We are now capable of supporting digital/temporal works thanks to an AFA grant.--
Thursday 31st March - Sunday 17th April
Members' Art Exhibition - Art Around Town
One of three venues for this year's Members' Art Exhibition. See below for dates and opening times for the Elgin Library Gallery and Starbucks.
Venue: St Giles Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Elgin, Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5.30pm , Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Admission: free
Friday 1st - end date TBA
Art at Ardach
Continuing exhibition by MAC artists in association with Just Art in Fochabers.
Venue: Ardach Health Centre, Buckie, Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free--
Friday 1st - Sunday 17th
Members' Art Exhibition - Art Around Town
Continuation of one of three venues for this year's Members' Art Exhibition. See below for dates and opening times for the Elgin Library Gallery and Starbucks.
Venue: St Giles Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Elgin, Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5.30pm, Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Admission: free--
Friday 1st - Sunday 17th
Members' Art Exhibition - Art Around Town
One of three venues for this year's Members' Art Exhibition. See above for dates and opening times for the St Giles Centre and below for the Elgin Library Gallery.
Venue: Starbucks, 143 High Street, Elgin, Mon - Sat 8.00am - 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Admission: free--
Saturday 2nd
Members' Art Exhibition - Preview & Gallery Talk
An opportunity for an early viewing of members' work. Why not make a day of it and wander to the St Giles Centre and Starbucks afterwards to see all three venues?
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 10:30am - 12:00noon.
Admission: Free, including wine, refreshments, and snacks.--
Monday 4th - Friday 15th
Members' Art Exhibition
One of three venues for this year's Members' Art Exhibition. See above for dates and opening times for the St Giles Centre and Starbucks.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery. Mon - Fri 10:00am - 8:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm. To confirm opening times please call 01343 562600.
Admission: free--
Thursday 7th
MAC Fringe Drama Festival
Local theatre groups performing in a variety of categories.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7:30pm
Admission: £5, programmes 50p--
Saturday 9th
MAC Fringe Drama Festival
Local theatre groups performing in a variety of categories.
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall, 7:30pm
Admission: £5, programmes 50p--
Friday 15th
Members' Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display in the Elgin Library Gallery. Please note that the St Giles and Starbucks venues have a different collection date - see 17th April.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 5:00pm - 7:00pm--
Saturday 16th
Members' Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display in the Elgin Library Gallery. Please note that the St Giles and Starbucks venues have a different collection date - see 17th April.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 10:00am - 12:00 noon--
Sunday 17th
Members' Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display in the St Giles Centre or Starbucks. Please note that the Elgin Library Gallry venue has a different collection date - see 15th and 16th April.
Venue: St Giles Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Elgin, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Starbucks, 143 High Street, Elgin, 2:00pm - 4:00pm--
Thursday 28th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)--
Saturday 30th
Alice
Performed by Scottish Ballet. Theatre Bus Party in conjunction with NADFAS. Booking is now closed for this event. Future events will be announced when details are available. For more information please contact Alison Montgomery, East Hillside, Mosstowie, Elgin IV30 8XE, 01343 850282, aamontgomery@btinternet.com
Venue: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, 2:00pm matinee performance.
Tickets: £28 including coach travel with pickup places possible all along the A 96 from Keith to Inverness. Coach leaves Keith 10:20am.
Sunday 1st
Deadline for newsletter submissions
Email our publicity officer for information.--
Thursday 26th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)--
Tuesday 31st
MAC Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Art Exhibition - Handing-in Day
For Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Exhibition. A celebration of the past, present, and future of the Moray Arts Club as we mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the club.Yesterday - Memorabilia which members or former members may have relating to the club's past activities are invited for this display. Please contact Emma Cooper for more information.
Today - 15 artworks to be selected from works submitted in the following categories (to show a cross-section of work): members who have been in the club for a long time, fairly recent members, new members. Please send a photo of work to Emma Cooper, Woodside Farmhouse, Mosstowie, Elgin or by email to emmaucooper@btinternet
Tomorrow - This will be a display of the postcards submitted by members with a drawing, painting, writing, or score of music which portrays the vision for the future of the MAC.Venue: Elgin Museum, 10:00am - 12:00noon.
Handling Fees: £2.50 per item. Maximum 2 works per artist. Works in all media accepted. We are now capable of supporting digital/temporal works thanks to an AFA grant.
Wednesday 1st - Tuesday 28th
MAC Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Art Exhibition
A celebration of the past, present, and future of the Moray Arts Club as we mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the club.
Venue: Mezzanine Gallery, Elgin Museum. Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 11:00am - 4:00pm, closed Sunday
Admission: TBC--
Saturday 11th
Rigoletto
Performed by Scottish Opera. Theatre Bus Party in conjunction with NADFAS. For more information please contact Jennifer Kerr on 01343 835258 before 9 May.
Venue: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Tickets: £38 including coach travel with pickup places possible all along the A 96 from Keith to Inverness. Coach leaves Keith 3:40pm.--
Thursday 23rd
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Thursday 28th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Tuesday 9th
Open Art Exhibition - Handing-in Day
An opportunity for members and non-members to present work for selection into a show of works. This year the exhibition will be displayed in three venues - see below for details for the Elgin Library and also the St Giles Centre and Starbucks exhibitions and collection of works.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery 3:00pm - 7:00pm.
Handling Fees: £2.50 per item for members, £4.00 per item for non-members. Maximum 3 works per artist. Works in all media accepted. We are now capable of supporting digital/temporal works thanks to an AFA grant.
Contact Emma Cooper for further information.--
Wednesday 10th
Open Art Exhibition - Collection of Unselected Work
For Open Art Exhibition.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery 3:00pm - 7:00pm.--
Saturday 13th
Open Art Exhibition - Public Preview and Gallery Talk
Open Art Exhibition preview includes the presentation of the George Spence Trophy and monetary prize for 'Best of Show.' Why not make a day of it and wander to the St Giles Centre and Starbucks afterwards to see all three venues?
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery 10:30am - 12:00noon.
Admission: Free, including wine, refreshments and snacks.--
Saturday 13th - Friday 26th
Open Art Exhibition
Exhibition of selected works by local artists. This year the exhibition will be displayed in three venues - see below for details for the St Giles Centre and Starbucks exhibition.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery. Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri 10:00am - 8:00pm. To confirm opening times please call 01343 562600.
Admission: free--
Saturday 13th August - Friday 2nd September
Open Art Exhibition
Exhibition of selected works by local artists. This year the exhibition will be displayed in three venues - see above for details for the Elgin Library exhibition.
Venue: St Giles Centre, Elgin. Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5:30pm, Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm.
Venue: Starbucks, 143 High Street, Elgin, Mon - Sat 8.00am - 6:00pm , Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Admission: free--
Thursday 25th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)--
Friday 26th
Open Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display at the Elgin Library Gallery. Please note that the St Giles and Starbucks exhibition has a different collection date - see 3rd September.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 5:00pm - 7:00pm--
Saturday 27th
Open Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display at the Elgin Library Gallery. Please note that the St Giles and Starbucks exhibition has a different collection date - see 3rd September.
Venue: Elgin Library Gallery, 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Thursday 1st
Deadline for newsletter submissions
Email our publicity officer for information.--
Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd
Open Art Exhibition
Continuation of the exhibition of selected works by local artists. This year the exhibition will be displayed in two venues - see above for details for the Elgin Library exhibition.
Venue: St Giles Centre, Elgin. Mon - Sat 9:00am - 5:30pm, Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00pm.
Venue: Starbucks, 143 High Street, Elgin, Mon - Sat 8.00am - 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Admission: free--
Saturday 3rd
Open Art Exhibition - Collection of Works
An opportunity for buyers to collect purchased works and artists to collect unsold works that were on display in the St Giles Centre or Starbucks. Please note that the Elgin Library exhibition has a different collection date - see 27th August.
Venue: St Giles Centre, 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Venue: Starbucks, 10:00am - 12:00 noon--
Thursday 22nd
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Thursday 27th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Thursday 24th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Thursday 1st
Deadline for newsletter submissions
Email our publicity officer for information.--
Thursday 29th
Fourth Thursdays MACfilm night
To book contact Emma Cooper 01343 548475
Venue: The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth. Doors open at 6.45pm, film starts at 7:00pm
Admission: free for MAC members (new memberships accepted at the door)
Looking Forward:
Spring 2012
Art Auction
Moray Arts Club members will be invited to participate in an art auction which will be held by the Moray Art Centre to support the establishment of this first arts centre in Moray. This new arts centre serves all of Moray and features exhibition space, artist workspaces, classrooms, meeting rooms, an art library, and more. Construction of the main centre is now complete, and further additions are ongoing. Watch the press for further details.