Spring Fling artists are migrating to the internet to help others, explore new ideas and to strengthen their businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Right now 87 specially selected artists and makers were expecting to be hard at work preparing paintings, photography,...
Thirty artisan food and drink producers, artists and craft makers from Dumfries & Galloway, and beyond, will take part in this weekend’s annual Spring Kist. Normally held in Wigtown’s magnificent County Buildings, Covid-19 restrictions have meant that it is...
Urgent action is being called for to protect thousands of Scottish artists whose incomes have collapsed and who face growing debts due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Scottish Artists Union (SAU) says many fall between the cracks of current provision – not entitled to...
The Wigtown Book Festival has launched #WigtownWednesdays as part of a series of online initiatives to allow the public to enjoy excellent writing and meet fascinating authors despite the lockdown. Lots of different events are being lined up, including a monthly...
With weeks of lockdown stretching ahead it’s the ideal time for young people to exercise their imaginations by entering Dumfries and Galloway’s own children’s writing competition. Organised by the Wigtown Festival Company in partnership with DG Unlimited and the Peter...
