What’s On
Artists and makers across Dumfries & Galloway will open their studios for Spring Fling 2025, between 24 and 26 May!
You’ll also have a chance to get creative at our artist workshop programme.
Explore the Virtual Studios
For Spring Fling 2025, there are 80 studios taking part – with around a dozen of them being new to the event.
You can explore the studios on our Virtual Studios to get a sneak peek of what to expect.
2025 Brochure
Emerge Programme
Emerge is a fantastic programme that supports early career artists or makers with a £1,000 bursary and mentoring opportunities to help them develop both creatively and professionally. This year, we’re excited to announce two Emerge Bursaries:
- Rhiannon Dawn Dewar
- Murray Young
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- Rhiannon Dawn Dewar
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- Murray Young
Family Friendly Fun at Spring Fling!
Spring Fling is a fantastic event for all ages! While most of our studios are family-friendly, some will be offering extra-special activities just for little ones. From creative workshops to interactive experiences, there’s something fun for everyone!
Get Creative with…
Sally Jennings at Glenlair!
Join Sally for a fun collaborative painting activity where visitors of all ages can add to a shared canvas using safe, child-friendly paints.
Try out unique painting techniques with scrapers and squeegees, or explore the interactive lightbox with 35mm abstract slides: layer and move them around to create your own miniature artworks!
A playful and creative space for all ages (children should be accompanied by a parent or carer).
Get Creative with…
Linda Irving!
Bring the little ones (accompanied by a parent or carer) to Linda’s studio for a fun and hands-on crafting experience! They’ll have the chance to create adorable felt flowers or design their very own mini seascapes. Linda will guide them step by step, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Plus, if you want to continue the creativity at home, Linda offers a range of craft kits for purchase! Perfect for more family fun long after the visit.
Get Creative with…
Kerry Samantha Boyes!
At Kerry’s studio, there’s fun for all ages! Children (accompanied by a parent or carer) can enjoy exploring the store and discovering the different foods on display. They’ll also love the lucky dip, colouring activities, and a chance to join in with the “Real or Fake” Raspberries casting game!
It’s a playful, hands-on experience where everyone can get involved, with plenty of opportunities for creativity and fun for the whole family!
Check back here as we’ll be sharing more exciting details in the lead-up to the event – we can’t wait to welcome you and your family!
Join a Bus Tour
We have a range of bus tours in partnership with Galloway Community Transport and Thornhill & District Community Transport.
This year there will be bus tours departing from Dumfries and Kirkcudbright.
These tours will help visitors reach studios outwith the main centres to explore the region and the studios taking part in rural areas.
With huge thanks to our Supporter, Alba Printers
