Open Studio Days
November 2023
We invite you to join an open day at the Katy Dove Archive - an occasion to encounter the artist's expansive body of work and celebrate the launch of a digital artwork library. Alongside the opportunity to delve into the depths of Katy’s prolific drawing, painting, print and animation collections, the open day will present works selected from the archive by her collaborators and friends. A programme of Katy’s moving image work and animations will be installed in a screening space adjacent to the studio, and there will also be a drop-in slide-making and projection activity between 12-4pm each day, inspired by outcomes of former workshops run by Katy. All ages are welcome, and the slide-making activity will be family friendly.
Lastly, we are excited to launch Hazel - a new posthumous print edition, produced by Glasgow Print Studio, at the open day. Hazel features a still from Katy’s 2005 animation Amanda printed on hemp archival paper in an edition of 30, and will be available to purchase on the day and going forward. Other screen prints and original works will also be available for sale (on enquiry).
This event is organised by the Artists' Estate, led by Emma Dove, and Curator, Laura Plant, with Art360 Foundation as part of an archival programme supported by Creative Scotland. Art360 has worked with the Katy Dove Estate to develop the artists' archive and legacy since 2019.
To help us anticipate visitor numbers, please RSVP for the day you would like to attend.
Event Details
Day 1: Thursday 23 November - for curators and arts professionals
Day 2: Sunday 26 November - open to all
Times: 11am - 5pm
Location: Solway House, The Crichton, Dumfries, DG1 4TA
If you cannot attend on these November dates, we would like to extend an open invite to visit the archive at a later date. Please get in touch at archive[at]katydove.com to arrange.
Accessibility
Crichton Central has several disabled parking spaces. The studio is located on the ground floor of Solway House with ramp access. Bathrooms are located immediately next door to the studio. There is a Changing Places bathroom at Crichton Central (just across the road from Solway House). Please note, animations will be shown in a space on the first floor of Solway House which only has stairs access (no lift). If you have any access related questions, please email Emma at: archive[at]katydove.com
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Solway House is located on The Crichton Campus, which is just under two miles from Dumfries town centre. There are buses running regularly between the campus and the town. Drop offs and pick ups from Dumfries and Lockerbie train station will be offered on Thursday 23rd - see further details below.
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Available Thursday 23 only - book a lift from Lockerbie (30mins) or Dumfries (10mins) train station:
Lockerbie pick up: 11am
Dumfries pick up: 11am
Dumfries pick up: 1pm
Lockerbie drop off: 4:15pm
Dumfries drop off: 4pm
Dumfries drop off: 5pm
Please note: spaces are limited and must be booked by emailing archive@katydove.com, allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please include your name, preferred pick up and drop off time and location, and a contact telephone number. Pick up / drop off times correspond with train services to and from London, Glasgow & Edinburgh.
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Macleans: 01387 247474
Woodgrove Taxis: 07721 309537
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There is a large car park opposite Solway House which includes disabled parking spaces and a Chargeplace Scotland Charging Station. Parking is free. Please follow signage for Crichton Central. As you drive into the carpark you will see Solway House straight ahead - it is the building with the large clock tower in the middle.
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Light refreshments will be provided, and there is Crichton Central Cafe next door, serving lunch, coffee and snacks all day.
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Holiday Inn Dumfries (located on Crichton Campus, a short walk from the studio)
The Huntingdon (adjacent to train station)
Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club (central location with pool)
Dumfries Central Apartment (central location)