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2012 KDAF art exhibition and competition to be held at The Milton Gallery, Crathes
2012 KDAF art exhibition and competition
including
Young Artist Category (ages 16-20)
at the
Milton Gallery, Crathes
by kind permission of
James Burnett of Leys
28th April to 13th May
Please follow this link for more information:
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
The competition is open to anyone over the age of 16, and entrants must reside in either Kincardine or Deeside area*. They are invited to submit 2 or 3-dimensional original works of artin any medium (except photography and digital imaging).
No copies or prints of existing art works
should be submitted.
Works should be of recent origin and not previously exhibited in this event.
Awards:
Milton Gallery Award for 3-D
The Lost Gallery Award
The Sybil-Jean Swann Memorial Trophy
(People’s Choice) – donated by KDAF
Upper Deeside Art Society Award for 1st Time Exhibitor
Larks Gallery Award
Timmie Penny Young Artist Trophy
(Age 16-20 years)
These awards will be given out at the Preview on Friday 27th April
(except the People’s Choice, which will be given on
Sunday 13th May at 3pm).
Work Specifications:
All entries must be labelled with form attached (please copy as necessary).
2-D works must be framed and ready for hanging with D-rings and cord
(clip frames are not acceptable).
No work to be larger than 100 x 75 cm (approx. 3’ x 2.6’).
3-D items must be of a size and weight which are manageable by one person.
KDAF AGM 2011
A fascinating talk at the KDAF AGM at the Woodend Barn Banchory by violin maker Ian Greig about his craft.
KDAF annual exhibition at The Milton Gallery, Crathes, Banchory
KDAF annual art exhibition at The Milton Gallery is on show now.
KDAF Commitee members at the 2011 KDAF annual exhibition
Alison Ewan, Deeside artist and tutor, with the winner of the Young Artist category – the Timmie Penny Trophy.
Alison Ewan with the winning painter in the “First Time Exhibitor” category judged by Emma Pattullo of Platform 22.
The exhibition will run from 30th April until 15th May.
Opening hours are 10am -5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am -5pm on Sunday.
Art Competition application forms available online and from The Milton Gallery, Crathes and Platform 22, Torphins
Application forms:
KDAF art competition 2011 Application form
Application forms can also be filled in on the day at The Milton Gallery.
Handing in days are:
Saturday 23nd April 12pm – 3pm
Sunday 24rd April 12pm – 3pm
Monday 25th April 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday 26th April 12pm – 3pm
Information: The KDAF Art Competition and Exhibition 2011 to be held at The Milton Gallery, Crathes, nr Banchory
The KDAF Art Competition and Exhibition 2011
The annual KDAF Exhibition will be held from the 30th April until 15th May at the Milton Gallery, Crathes .
This year, prizes are sponsored by:
The Lost Gallery (Strathdon)
Platform 22 (Torphins)
The Upper Deeside Art Society
There are also two awards given by the Forum:
The Timmie Penny Young Artist Award (age 16-20)
The Sybil-Jean Swann Trophy which is The Peoples’ Choice Award
The Enable Group from the Scolty Day Centre, Banchory, will have a display of their work at the Milton Gallery as part of the KDAF Exhibition.
‘Enable Scotland’ is a charity that works to help disabled people live, work and get involved in their communities.
Entry forms are available from various venues throughout the area, including Community Centres and Libraries, or by emailing:
ruth.powell21@tiscali.co.uk
or telephoning
The Milton Gallery on 01330-844664
Patrons:
The Forum wishes to thank Mr. James Burnett of Leys, Mrs. Sue Thornton
and our patrons, whose generous support offers positive encouragement to
the arts in the area, and gives special status to this exhibition and competition.
Kincardine and Deeside Arts Forum (KDAF)
The Kincardine and Deeside Arts Forum (KDAF) is a voluntary organisation which promotes all forms of artistic activity among groups and individuals of all ages within South Aberdeenshire.
Specifically, the forum seeks to:
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Assist in the promotion of arts projects and initiatives, or itself promote events or workshops
*
Issue newsletters and publicity material to inform the public of its existence and activities or its members
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Offer grant aid for arts projects to groups or individuals via its Community Arts Grants scheme
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Address issues of concern to the arts community, pursuing solutions through Aberdeenshire Council and other agencies or networks
The Forum is funded entirely by Aberdeenshire Council and is run by volunteers who meet regularly in both Banchory and Stonehaven.
Professional advice is given by the South Aberdeenshire Arts Officer, Marie Shaw.
The KDAF AGM will be held on
Tuesday 3rd May, 7.30pm at The
Woodend Barn.
All are welcome to attend.
KDAF art competition 2011 to be held at The Milton Art Gallery, Crathes, nr Banchory.
The annual Kincardine and Deeside Arts Forum art competition is an open event which provides an opportunity for those who may not have exhibitied before to show in a group show at the Milton Gallery.
Since 2003, KDAF has been fortunate to have the Milton Gallery as the venue for the Annual KDAF Open Exhibition and Competition.
Kincardine and Deeside has several excellent galleries and we are delighted to have a selection of these supporting the Forum as sponsors of the competition.
More information about this year’s competition to follow shortly.
Alasdair Duncan: ‘People’s Choice’ winner 2010
Timmie Penny (left), presenting Mel Shand with her trophy at the
2008 KDAF Art Exhibition and Competition.
Kincardine and Deeside Arts Forum (KDAF) 