38 is a charm.

38 artists made work for the 2013 Fun A Day Dundee. We did it! Another successful year – Thanks to everyone who came out for our one-night-only exhibit/celebration. If you missed it, or just want to think fondly over some photos, here you go:

Lots of thanks go to Roseangle Cafe Arts for letting us use their space. They were an absolute pleasure, and so helpful. Their place was the perfect venue for the night’s festivities.

Here is the map of where all the artists had there work:

At the end of the room there were zines, books, and pamphlets to peruse.

Drawings by Theresa Lynn

Ianuarius by Nicola Prosser

750 Words by Jonathan Brodsky

A collection of books by Becca Clark

At the other end of the room, drawings from a handfull of Dundee artists, illustrated fun they had throughout January.

Here is work (top to bottom) by Alistair Wilson, Mai Mishima, Gerard O’Brien, Sarah Gittins, and Tara Chaloner

Drawings by Tom Wallace

A closer look at Sarah and Tara’s work

Flo Gordon’s Pretty Woman got a lot of looks.

There were also sculptural works represented.

This is Lada Wilson’s ‘Let There Be Light’

Morgan Cahn as a mad scientist with her specimens.

Hazel Saunderson shows off her postcards.

Mary Beth Quigley’s flying fabric creatures.

There were performances too.

Matt-R in ‘the Rose or die Rose – Roseangle Cafe Arts Fun A Day Dundee Two Thousand And Thirteen’

Local heros – Playground Tactics.

And here are a few more great pieces from the show – there just isn’t enough room for them all…

Matthew Randle’s Loch Fun

Liam Dunn (above) and Rosie Bartham (below) face to face.

Lucas Battich gave away his collection of watercolors: January Sun.

Jaime Chason’s ‘Loo A Day, Wee A Day’ gave people much joy. To the left is #Hopelessromance.

Gearaidh Mac Griogair’s colorful drawings brightened the room right up to the rafters.

Becca Greig’s Aultered postcards were looking good.

Vivienne Russell’s 31 days.

We cannot forget to say thanks to Graham Domke for organizing the after-party at Redd. A few of us brought our dancing shoes along…

Until the next time.

Thanks to everyone…

…who came to the event, and especially to the makers. We had 38 artists that participated – well done all!

I will put up some images soon, but there are a few links I want to share first. There is a blog post about the evening in Dundee by Ben Robinson of _Black_Acrylic and a bunch of great photographs can be found here thanks to Scotsman_in_Hawaii (who also made the above panorama)

Tonight!

Hey everyone, it is finally friday, and that means the Fun a Day show is tonight!

Please come down to the roseangle cafe from 6-9 to see all of the great work that was put together over the last month.

Tomorrow!

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Come one and all. I have been looking at the work as it comes in – and getting more and more excited. Hope to see you at Roseangle tomorrow from 6-9. (!)

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Who’s ready to party?

January is nearly over, and on one-night only, Friday February 8 from 6-9, we will be celebrating at the Roseangle Cafe Arts. Are you excited?

This year we have twice as many people exhibiting and a range of events for the evening. I highly recommend you come down and enjoy the fruits of all the participants work (fun).

Gerry O’Brien’s Day 14 (above)

Sarah Gitten’s Man with candle (above)

That same evening there is an opening at the DCA of Season’s and Sacraments by Jutta Koether, including a meet the artist event at 6:30. A link to the DCA event pages can be found here and here. I think the night, with multiple events, will be a chance to experience how vibrant the Dundee art scene is – so come show your stuff, party, dance, and have fun – the 2 venues are an easy stroll from one another along the Perth Road.

“Fun A Day is back to launch your 2013 with a free and ultra creative bang!” Gillian, Creative Dundee.

Fun-A-Day seeks to remove the barriers to creativity by offering opportunities and invitations for participation. Come out and see what people in and around Dundee have been up to this January. Perhaps the mood will inspire you. We will have some refreshments, but you are more than welcome to bring something to share.

We are joining up with the DCA for a raging after party at the new venue Redd, on Sessions Street from 9pm-2am, which also has free entry.

Sandra Ireland’s Day 1 (above)

Tara Chaloner’s Day 22 (above)

Morgan Cahn’s (Group)Day 28 (above)

See you on February 8th!

A busy week for specimens.

Hello, this past week I have been collecting some fun things: shiny silver plastic, detritus from Tin Roof, the plaster from my flu jab, Super-8 film, Friday’s diary square, street salt, a pair of legs (attached), matches (one lit, one unlit), and coffee.

Exhibition Poster

I made a poster for the exhibition and celebration on Friday February 8, 2013 at Roseangle Arts Cafe (130 Perth) from 6-9. Come one come all, and tell your friends. There is still room for performances – so email us if you are interested in joining the fun.