A Closer Look Exhibition

Wednesday 13th - Saturday 23rd September 2023
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm (4:30pm on 23rd September), free entry

Following the success of the Outside + In Exhibition in May, A Closer Look is a new and exciting exhibition of artwork and creations by the Drill Hall Artists.

From paintings and illustrations to jewellery, tapestry and embroidery, it’s a showcase of some of the talents and achievements of our resident artists and makers here at the Drill Hall and we’re delighted to share this with the wider community.

There will be a Launch Event for the exhibition on Wednesday 13th September, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. It’s your chance to come and meet the artists. The fully licensed Drill Hall Cafe will be open for the launch.

The confirmed exhibitors so far are:

Megan Chapman Aoife in Leith
Catherine Giselle Felicity Inkpen
Dan Murray Jessica Crisp
Needle Bow Elaine Wilson
Mairi MacSween Designs Tamar Whitson
Kate George Design Precious Metals Workshop
Remode Collective Tim Bremner
Abi Lewis Solen Collet

More information on the participating artists can be found here.

The exhibition will be open

  • Wednesday 13th to Friday 22nd September (not Sunday 17th), 10:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday 23rd September, 10:00am – 4:30pm

Poster artwork by Kate George Design.

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