Spring Fling

PRESS RELEASE: Crushed to Atoms by Arctic Ice – Artwork Recalls Wrecked Whaler

Scottish artist will create a driftwood celebration of a new book about a ship which once searched for a lost polar explorer

The destruction of a Scottish whaling ship “crushed to atoms” by Arctic pack ice over 150 years ago is being commemorated by an artist and historians.

Sarah Keast, …
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PRESS RELEASE: Exclusive offers, product launches, special deals and fabulous art

 

Exclusive offers, product launches, special deals and fabulous art

Spring Fling artists guarantee extra fun and bargains for visitors 

The artists have prepared a host of treats for visitors. There are have-a-go sessions, competitions, …
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PRESS RELEASE: Boston Beckons as Spring Fling Previews Cabinetmaker’s New Range

Boston Beckons as Spring Fling Previews Cabinetmaker’s New Range

Beauty and Sustainability Combined in Exquisite Furniture Crafted in Dumfries and Galloway from Fallen Trees

Work by a Spring Fling cabinetmaker has been …
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PRESS RELEASE: I’m Humphrey Bogart – so’s my wife!

Go to Dumfries and Galloway to become a Hollywood star

Casablanca, The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon – Spring Fling visitors all have the chance to become screen legend Humphrey Bogart.

Kim Ayres, one of five photographers taking part in Scotland’s …
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PRESS RELEASE: Walk, Pedal or Hop Aboard the Marvelous Magical Mystery Tour

Three eco-friendly options to enjoy a great weekend of visual art
There are three great green ways to enjoy the amazing array of visual art and craft at Spring Fling – by foot, bike and mystery tour.

The guided cycle rides, walk and bus tours are a …
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PRESS RELEASE: Spring Fling Makes the Perfect Spring Break

Spring Fling 2013 offers the perfect chance for a fun and colourful long weekend of art and entertainment in glorious Dumfries and Galloway.

Scotland’s premier visual art and craft open studios event is taking place from 25 to 27 May and provides a great …
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PRESS RELEASE: Spring Fling Stranraer Taster Listings Details

Below are details of the taster exhibitions for Spring Fling 2013. Spring Fling is Scotland’s premier visual arts and crafts open studios event. Ideal for all the family and for days visits or weekend breaks.

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PRESS RELEASE: Digital Grasshopper Colour Guide Visitors For Biggest Ever Spring Fling

Phone app and web upgrades bring visitors closer to artists

Spring Fling has refreshed its phone app with grasshopper graphics to help visitors navigate the dozens of venues in this year’s visual art and craft open studios event.

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PRESS RELEASE: Artists Join VisitScotland Chief Executive to Launch Spring Fling

Artists from across Dumfries and Galloway joined the chief executive of VisitScotland last night to launch the biggest ever Spring Fling.

Malcolm Roughead OBE opened a pop up taster exhibition at the Gracefield Arts Centre, in Dumfries, which is exhibiting work by all …
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PRESS RELEASE : VisitScotland Chief Executive Launches Biggest Ever Spring Fling

VisitScotland Chief Executive Launches Biggest Ever Spring Fling

Easter weekend taster exhibition previews what’s on offer from Dumfries and Galloway artists during the Year of Natural Scotland 

Spring Fling 2013 will be launched with a special pop-up taster exhibition to be opened by …
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PRESS RELEASE: Spring Fling Artists Excel in Edinburgh

Seven Spring Fling Artists Chosen to Feature in Major National Exhibitions

Castle Douglas Painter Takes Prestigious Glasgow Arts Club Prize

Work by seven Spring Fling artists has been chosen for major exhibitions at the Royal …
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PRESS RELEASE: All About Spring Fling 2013

Welcome to Spring Fling 2013 – renowned as one of the UK’s best contemporary art and crafts open studios events. From 25-27 May visitors from all across Britain and the world will enjoy the work of 93 professional visual artists, designers and makers, each specially selected for the high …
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PRESS RELEASE: Contemporary visual art & craft event brings over £1 million to local economy

11th September 2012

Contemporary visual art and craft event attracts 10,000 visitors from 19 countries and brings over £1,000,000 to local economy.

Local, national and international art enthusiasts flock to Dumfries and Galloway to buy £183,000 of art direct from the artists, make 30,000 studio visits and get behind the scenes of creative …
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PRESS RELEASE: Highland Textile Artist ‘Spins a Yarn’ in Scotland’s Book Town

15th August 2012

Joanne B Kaar prepares for her Spring Fling & Wigtown Book Festival Residency

Artist Joanne B Kaar will use locally harvested plants to make a series of ‘yarns’ incorporating the stories and experiences of visitors to the 2012 Wigtown Book Festival.

Now in its fourth year, this Creative Scotland funded …
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PRESS RELEASE : Spring Fling 10th Birthday is Proving to be a Huge Hit with Visitors

3rd June 2012

Artists and visitors have been enjoying a fabulous Jubilee holiday weekend at Spring Fling – Scotland’s premier arts and crafts open studios event.

Large numbers of visitors have been arriving from all round the UK, and as far away as Australia, to see the top quality work on show by …
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PRESS RELEASE : Getting Ready for a Great Spring Fling in Beautiful Dumfries and Galloway

27th May 2012

Last Chance to Book up for the Magical Mystery Tours and Ceilidh

Spring Fling organisers have been overwhelmed by the public’s enthusiasm for this year’s open studios event which takes place over the Diamond Jubilee holiday from 2-5 June.

Some of the linked events are nearly sold out, and tickets …
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PRESS RELEASE : Spring Fling is Here

27th May 2012

Spring Fling is Here – Don’t Miss Out on Scotland’s Premier Arts and Crafts Open Studios Event

Dumfries and Galloway festival is the perfect way to enjoy the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Holiday

There’s a huge amount going on at this year’s Spring Fling open studios arts and crafts event - …
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PRESS RELEASE : Top Talent

25th May 2012

Some of Scotland’s finest artists and crafts makers are throwing open their studios to the public for the 10th annual Spring Fling arts and crafts event in Dumfries and Galloway.

They range from painters and potters to photographers and jewellers. The one thing that all 76 have in common is …
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PRESS RELEASE : Superb Photographers

25th May 2012

This year’s Spring Fling – Scotland’s premier open studios event – features some superb photographers specialising in everything from wildlife and rural landscapes to portraiture and urban street scenes.

Among them are the award-winning Phil McMenemy and Kim Ayres, Roger Lever, Leeming and Paterson, and Simon Robinson

Dumfries and Galloway, …
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PRESS RELEASE : Treats for all the Senses

24th May 2012

Don’t miss a host of special entertainments to celebrate Spring Fling’s 10th birthday during the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday long weekend

Enjoy a treat for all the senses – as well as stunning arts and crafts to feast your eyes on, we’ve got great music and dancing, and fabulous food …
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PR WEB: Plumbs Can Make Loose Covers to Cover Almost Anything - Even a House!

22nd May 2012

Installation artist Alice Francis is set to question social convention as she transforms a traditional Galloway cottage into an oversized sofa with the help of Plumbs Loose Cover Specialists. The project comes as part of the annual Spring Fling: Scotland’s premier art and craft open studios event.

Alice Francis

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PRESS RELEASE : Leading Scottish Politicians Congratulate Spring Fling

21st May 2012

Leading Scottish Politicians Congratulate Spring Fling on a Decade of Cultural Achievement

MSPs from across the political spectrum have joined together to congratulate the Spring Fling arts and crafts open studios event on a decade of superb achievements.