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Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition

Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition

A promotional poster for an art exhibition with bold white text that reads "ART EXHIBITION" over a colorful abstract background of thick, textured paint in shades of teal, purple, orange, yellow, and white. The bottom right corner features logos for the Girvan Arts Festival, South Ayrshire Council, Foundation Scotland, and Nadara, indicating sponsorship and support.

This year, for the first time, the Girvan Arts Festival Exhibition will take place at the McKechnie Institute on Dalrymple Street and will run for a whole month.

Admission is free, and the exhibition will showcase the work of local artists and festival participants, featuring a wide variety of paintings, drawings, and woodturnings.

As in previous years, there will also be a display of photography by Girvan Academy pupils, along with a small selection of their artwork.

Opening Hours * Please note we will be open 10.30am – 4pm on Sunday 8 June
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 1pm – 4pm
Wednesday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 4pm

Free drop-in event | Suitable for families

Wednesday 4 June - Saturday 5 July 2025

See listing for opening hours

Free

McKechnie Institute, Dalrymple Street, Girvan KA26 9AE

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