The latest digest and from Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust.
Press Releases can be found at outoftheblue.org.uk/category/press.
What’s On This Month We’ve got lots of exciting events, markets and workshops this month as we gear up for the festive season. December sees the return of the annual Drill Hall Winter Arts Markets from Friday 6th to …. . . Read More →
What’s On This Month From markets and film screenings to exhibitions and open studios, there’s lots going on at Out of the Blue in November. Out of the Blueprint are hosting I am a Rock: Kathleen …. . . Read More →
What’s On This Month Freeze Frame is back with a special screening at the Drill Hall of Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou on Sunday 6th October. Join us for a film-inspired pre-show meal (or just the film and …. . . Read More →
What’s On This Month This September, as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations we’re hosting HOME, an exciting new showcase of events by artists and makers who have their home-from-home here at the Drill Hall. Among …. . . Read More →
What’s On This Month This Summer, Out of the Blueprint‘s latest artist-in-residence Jack Stamp will be presenting a new exhibition and comic, Plasticine Cowboy. Using a mixture of modelling and riso printing Jack has created a character and …. . . Read More →
Celebrating 30 years! It’s now 30 years since Out of the Blue sprang up from nowhere (hence the name) into a small gallery space in Edinburgh’s Old Town, and we’ve been busy celebrating! Showcase Event Celebrations …. . . Read More →
June sees the first of our special events to celebrate 30 years of Out of the Blue. Kicking off our series of celebrations is our Spring Open Studios Weekend at Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue turns 30! Springing from nowhere (hence the name!) into a small gallery space in the centre of Edinburgh in 1994, Out of the Blue now enlivens and animates six buildings across the city, including the …. . . Read More →
With Spring just around the corner, April is shaping up to be a busy month at Out of the Blue. Out of the Blueprint are running the second riso workshop of the year on Saturday 6th April at the Out of the Blue …. . . Read More →
March is shaping up to be a busy month at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall. Several of our talented resident artists and makers are taking over the Main Hall for a Spring Pop Up Sale. …. . . Read More →
February sees the start of Out of the Blueprint artist-in-residence Lauren Cory’s new exhibition – Homestead. Framed with delicate pixel patterns reminiscent of early computer games, Lauren’s pastel landscapes blend the cosy, nostalgic comfort of home with the sense …. . . Read More →
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a lovely festive season. January sees the start of a new term of classes at the Drill Hall. If you fancy learning aerial skills, All or Nothing offer a programme …. . . Read More →
We’ve got lots of exciting news this month as we gear up for the festive season. We’re currently going through an exciting period of development, extending our provision of studios and creative opportunities within Edinburgh. To …. . . Read More →
Firstly, we’ve got some exciting recruitment news for you. Out of the Blue will shortly be custodians of three historically and architecturally significant buildings, that we own or lease.These include the A-listed Drill Hall which – as highlighted …. . . Read More →
With the nights fair drawing in we’ve got another exciting programme of events, classes, workshops, and exhibitions to keep you entertained at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall. October sees the start of Creative Carers – a project where we’re …. . . Read More →
September is shaping up to be a busy month at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall with another exciting programme of events, classes, workshops and exhibitions. Following the success of their Outside + In exhibition in May, the brilliant Drill Hall …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue provide a wide-ranging programme of events, classes, workshops, exhibitions and performances all year round. Welcome to our exciting August programme. The Out Bound Collective will be presenting their Over Blown Exhibition from Tuesday 1st to Saturday 12th August. Showcasing …. . . Read More →
With the summer holidays now upon us, here’s our programme of events coming up this July. Now in its third year, Out of the Blueprint and several Drill Hall residents are once again running the PALS (Play and Learn Stuff!) summer scheme. …. . . Read More →
From exhibitions and workshops to live theatre, there’s a packed programme of events coming up at the Drill Hall in June. Our largest exhibition of the year, Exposed 23 is a stunning exhibition of over 100 photographic images created by …. . . Read More →
With an exciting events and exhibitions programme, there’s lots coming up this month at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall. We’re especially delighted to host three new exhibitions, including Outside + In. Running from 15th to 20th May, …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blueprint run an artist in residence programme at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall which encourages artists to push the boundaries of their creative practice and embrace the unpredictability and freedom of the riso print …. . . Read More →
As ever, a considerable number of classes, workshops, events, markets, and exhibitions make good use of space at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall. A great deal of this activity is supported by the much …. . . Read More →
Many people have helped create and shape Out of the Blue. Many years ago a volunteer came forward to offer her services to help promote Out of the Blue. After some 13 years of working for OOTB, …. . . Read More →
Happy 2023 from all at Out of the Blue. In 2017 Out of the Blue created Abbeymount Studios as a Centre for Making, Creating and Design in an ex-primary school built in 1874 at the top of Easter …. . . Read More →
Providing space for Edinburgh and its people’s creative initiatives has long been Out of the Blue’s mission. We are now to be custodians of three significant Edinburgh listed buildings, run as creative space for work, enterprise …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue’s development is underpinned both by making strategic decisions and taking opportunities. Having a dedicated and skilled staff team and Board of trustees has been crucial to our sustainability. At this crucial and …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue often initiate partnership projects which provide opportunities for people who face barriers to participating in creative activity. This Autumn Out of the Blue and VOCAL are working in partnership to offer unpaid carers a number of …. . . Read More →
Since 2004 Out of the Blue’s headquarters has been the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, a building of considerable historical and cultural significance to the Leith community. Following Out of the Blue’s 2015 ‘Gretna 100’ …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue have always aspired to connect our summer initiatives to our own and our collaborators’ all-year-round work. Our collaborators include organisations based in Out of the Blue studios who run workshops and classes …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue have always aspired to connect our summer initiatives to our own and our collaborators’ all-year-round work. Out of the Blueprint is a social enterprise providing traineeships, residencies, exhibitions and educational projects, whilst supporting young …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios is a significant centre for making, creating and design, located at the top of Easter Road. On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June, we’re opening our doors to the public for …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blueprint welcomes visitors to see the new work of current artist-in-residence Sarah Phelan at a social event and launch of A Public Fax Forum on Wednesday 4th May between 6 and 8pm. The launch event will feature …. . . Read More →
Throughout our history Out of the Blue has initiated a significant number of social enterprises and cultural projects which connect together and make the sum of our impact greater than the individual parts. These include the Bongo Club, …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue aspire to provide space for as many people as possible to be creative. Property prices in Edinburgh means we often rely on partnerships with those who recognise the value of our initiatives …. . . Read More →
The Out of the Blue Dill Hall is home to over 150 studio artists and organisations. Many of the organisations based at the Drill Hall enable the participation of thousands of people each year, taking part …. . . Read More →
Happy New Year. The challenge of providing space for people to work, create, exhibit, perform, eat, drink, dance, teach, learn and socialise continues into 2022! Out of the Blue generate the majority of our income through …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue have been running popular Arts Markets since we were able to open the big blue Drill Hall doors to the public in 2004. Over the years our Arts Markets have enabled many …. . . Read More →
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall cafe (established 2007) has been reviewed as one of the five best cafes in Scotland 2021 and ‘the beating heart of Leith’ by the Times. The List Eating and Drinking …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue welcome the increase in popular classes, exhibitions, events, markets, and other participatory opportunities across our sites. Over the past 5 years, Out of the Blueprint have been developing and refining a dynamic programme of workshops, residencies, exhibitions, publications and …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue continue to enable the return of much needed convivial and creative activity across our sites. Out of the Blueprint are excited to announce the launch of the Gocco Club; a FREE T-shirt making workshop …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue embrace summer with a rich variety of home grown initiatives. During the first week of August, children in Leith will have the chance to try new activities, meet new pals and ‘play …. . . Read More →
Covid-19 affected organisations within Out of the Blue’s creative industries network especially hard; organisations that week in, week out provided opportunities for participants to develop their interests and creative practice. Each week, prior to Covid-19, organisations …. . . Read More →
Towards level 0 and beyond The recent announcement from the Scottish Government is that Scotland is likely to move to Level 0 on July 19th 2021 and beyond level 0 on 9th August. Social distancing indoors …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue has always provided space and opportunities for a huge range of all year round creative endeavours. We are extremely happy to see a programme of classes, workshops, events and exhibitions re-emerging at …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue have thrown the big blue front doors wide open, and we are welcoming customers back to the Drill Hall cafe, which is serving delicious food and drink in the airy and beautiful historic drill …. . . Read More →
Emerging from Lockdown We are carefully re-emerging from lockdown in line with Scottish Government guidelines. At the end of March 2020, and then again in December after a short period of partial reopening, Out of the …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue very much look forward to welcoming you to the Drill Hall as restrictions are eased. We have missed you! From Monday 26th April we will throw the doors open wide and welcome you back …. . . Read More →
Out of the Blue are obviously very keen to re-open our doors when safe to do so. We have been told by many people how much they are missing the conviviality of the Drill Hall Cafe, and …. . . Read More →
Like many organisations, Out of the Blue’s operation is fundamentally impacted by COVID-19 and the need to stop the spread of the virus. Whilst we eagerly await the opportunity to reopen to the public and adapt …. . . Read More →
Edinburgh is in COVID Protection Level 4 with current restrictions essentially returning us to a position similar to the lockdown of last March. Our buildings will consequently be temporarily closed to the public until further notice, …. . . Read More →
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