Exhibitions

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Picture of Bonsai trees on display at the Bosnai event.
Sunday 11 May 2025
11am - 4pm
2.50

Bonsai Open Exhibition

Ayr
Colourful stained-glass-style illustration titled 'The Pageant of Ayrshire' with five vertical panels framed in an ornate border of Celtic patterns. Each panel represents a region of Ayrshire, Scotland, with symbolic imagery. From left to right: Panel 1 shows a farmer working in a sunlit field with the caption 'Kyle for a Man'; Panel 2 depicts cows grazing in green pastures with the caption 'Carrick for a Cow'; Panel 3 features a central religious figure in bishop's robes labeled 'The Spirit of Ayrshire'; Panel 4 shows a woman churning milk into dairy products in a brick dairy labeled 'Cunningham for Butter and Cheese'; Panel 5 depicts sheep on rolling hills with the caption 'And Galloway for Oats.' Each panel is set within a pointed gothic window design, and the entire piece is rich with intricate, medieval-style detailing.
31 May – 31 August 2025
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Free

The Pageant of Ayrshire

Ayr
A promotional graphic titled "Three Artists in Residence" features three distinct artworks. On the left, a beaded pink necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and matching earrings is displayed on a white bust. Below it is a colorful painting of a vibrant landscape with wildflowers and rolling hills in warm tones. In the center is a woven textile wall hanging in shades of blue, white, and grey, featuring various textures and fringes, hanging from a piece of driftwood. The right side of the image has a teal background with yellow text that reads "THREE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE."
Tuesday 24 June - Friday 27 June 2025
12.30pm - 4pm
Free

Three Artists in Residence

Ayr
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
22 February - 18 May 2025
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Free

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

Ayr
The image is a diptych, combining two distinct visuals related to gardening. On the left, a close-up photograph shows a person's hands carefully planting a small seedling with vibrant green leaves into dark, rich soil. The person is using a small hand trowel to create a hole. The background is a blurred expanse of lush green foliage, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The focus is sharply on the hands and the delicate seedling, emphasizing the act of nurturing new growth. The person's clothing suggests they are likely an adult. On the right is a graphic poster with a bright yellow background. The title "UNEARTHED" is prominently displayed in large, textured black letters with splatters and distressed edges, giving it an organic and slightly rugged feel. Below it, in a smaller, cleaner black font, reads "The Power of Gardening". To the right of "UNEARTHED", the letters "ED" are stacked vertically in a similar textured black font. In the bottom right corner, a small hand fork garden tool is shown stuck in dark soil, with a few small green sprouts emerging. The British Library logo in red and white is located in the upper right corner, and the Living Knowledge Network logo is in the upper left. The overall effect of the diptych is to connect the practical, hands-on act of gardening with a broader theme or event, likely related to the "UNEARTHED: The Power of Gardening" initiative by the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network.
Saturday, 10 May - Saturday, 30 August 2025
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Free

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Exhibition

Ayr
Lera Ilinska Artist in Residence
3 - 22 June 2025
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Free

Artist in Residence Lera Ilinska

Girvan
A graphic image of purple grapes. The heading 'Carrick's Smuggling History', Contraband from the Isle of Man, 28 FEB - 31 MAY 2025
28 February - 31 May 2025
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Free

Carrick's Smuggling History

Maybole
An image of various classic and sports cars parked outside Culzean Castle. There is text that says 'Culzean 3rd August 2025'.
Sunday, 3 August 2025
10am - 4pm
Standard park entrance fees will apply

Classics and Sports Car Show

Alloway
AN GRAPHIC IMAGE THAT SAYS "COME AND JOIN ACORN AYRSHIRE CRAFT ORGANISATION 26 & 27 JULY 2025 11AM UNTIL 4PM FREE ENTRY TO THE CRAFT FAIR IN THE ROBERTSON ROOM ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM MURDOCH'S LONE ALLOWAY, AYR KA7 4PQ."
Saturday 26 July - Sunday 27 July 2025
11am - 4pm
Free

Acorn Craft Fair

Ayr
An illustration of Tiny Tam, a cute cartoon mouse, on a sandy beach with the ocean and a sailboat in the background. Tiny Tam is wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue-striped beanie with a pompom, and orange shorts. He has a pink flamingo-shaped inflatable ring around his body. To the left, a colourful beach ball rests on the sand. Behind him, a large postcard with a red and blue border reads "Wish you were here!" in a playful font, with a stamp in the top right corner that features a tiny mouse illustration. The scene has a bright and cheerful summer vibe.
Saturday 22 February - Sunday 18 May 2025
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Free

Tiny Tam ‘Design Your Own Postcard’ Activity

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