Stirling Castle Exhibition Celebrates Five Years Of Reachout Outreach Education

In October 2010 the ‘Retrospect’ Exhibition in the Nether Bailey of Stirling Castle was held to celebrate 5 years of collaboration between Reachout and Historic Scotland.

Kirsten Wood, Historic Scotland education officer, said:
“The exhibition was a celebration of the close working relationship that has developed between us over the years.
We hold frequent sessions where Reachout members can use the castle as the inspiration for their own artwork, whether that’s photography, painting, poetry or story-writing.
There’s so much talent in the group and this will be a chance for the public to enjoy some of the fantastic artwork they have created.”

The Historic Scotland education unit makes Stirling Castle available for a wide range of projects and activities involving schools, community and
other educational groups. Its setting, buildings, statues and other architectural details make superb subjects for drawing, painting, photography and other visual arts. The history of the castle and the stories of those who have lived and worked there over the centuries are an excellent source of inspiration for written work.

Retrospect took place in the Nether Bailey 1st- 24th October 2010, including photography, paintings, print and other art forms and was part of Reachout & Historic Scotland’s contribution to the annual Big Draw campaign which promotes drawing and art throughout the country.

Lesley Arthur (Project Manager) from Reachout said:
“Our members include professional and amateur artists, who all practice in Clackmannanshire, and over the past five years we have worked closely with the education staff at Stirling Castle.
This is an ideal time to have a retrospective exhibition to show some of the work that has been created.
The partnership between Reachout and Stirling Castle shows how historic buildings can play an important part in the life of the local community and allow people to get real benefits from their cultural heritage.”

‘Retrospect’ Exhibition ending soon!

The ‘Retrospect’ Exhibition in the Nether Bailey, Stirling Castle will be ending on Wednesday 27th October, so if you haven’t managed to see it now’s your last chance.

There are some excellent art works made in collaboration with Historic Scotland.

Go and check it out!

‘Retrospect’ Exhibition

REACHOUT WITH ARTS IN MIND

In Partnership with
HISTORIC SCOTLAND
&
SCOTTISH MENTAL HEALTH ARTS &
FILM FESTIVAL 2010
Launch

‘RETROSPECT’

‘Retrospect’ Exhibition

1st—24th October 2010

Nether Bailey, Stirling Castle

‘Retrospect’ is a multi-media collaboration of creating
contemporary art in historical sites.

The artists from Reachout with Arts in Mind all have lived
experience of mental ill health.

‘Retrospect’ is the culmination of a 5 year outreach
partnership with the Historic Scotland
Education Department

Please Note: An admission charge will be required
to access the Castle and exhibition
Adults £9
Concessions £7.20
Child £5.40

Opening Times for Stirling Castle 9.30am till 5pm

For further information contact: 01259 723666
or
lyndasmith.reachout@googlemail.com