From a Chinese New Year Market at the Drill Hall (hosted by Abbeymount artists HelloArt) and a special Valentine's weekend screening of the 90's Australian classic Muriel's Wedding, there's something for everyone this month.

Happy New Year! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025 - we hope you all had a lovely festive season. From a taster painting workshop with Drill Hall artist Graeme Walker to our ever popular Flea Market there's something for everyone to kick-start your new year!

We’ve got lots of exciting events, markets and workshops this month as we gear up for the festive season, including our annual Winter Arts Markets.

We’re delighted to announce the dates for our Winter Open Studios event at Abbeymount – Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December with the studios open from 12noon to 5pm.

Out of the Blue are delighted to be supporting local artists and makers this winter, with two winter special events on five days, featuring a fantastic selection of locally produced goods.

Free exhibition showcasing a broad range of artwork from Drill Hall artists and makers - part of our 30th anniversary celebrations.

This year Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust celebrates 30 years in Edinburgh. Since 1994, over two million people have come through our doors to work, create, exhibit, perform, eat, drink, dance, teach and learn.