Events

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HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from north east based designers and makers.
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Give your favourite Ted a superhero makeover or a new outfit in this fun family workshop with artist Elaine Grant
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Little People Puppet Making with artist Elaine Grant is a fun, creative activity for all the family to enjoy together during the Easter holidays.
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Join us for a relaxed and informal workshop where you can play with ideas to produce an embellished embroidery piece.
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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In the company of an experienced art facilitator, explore art techniques inspired by British Art Show 9.
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In the company of an experienced art facilitator, explore art techniques inspired by British Art Show 9.
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Want to explore contemporary art but don’t know where to start?
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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If you love sketching, crafts or creative writing then Aberdeen Art Gallery is where to meet up with others who do too!
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold pop-up selling event features four of this year’s makers.
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Elements: Festival of Jewellery, Silver and Gold pop-up selling event features four of this year’s makers.
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Explore storytelling through music, movement and messy play in these fun workshops for pre-sch
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Look Again's HAAN Design Pop-Up is a high-quality showcase of creative products from highly original independent designers and makers.
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Since 1961 members of the Embroiderers’ Guild in Aberdeen have shared a passion for stitching and all forms of textile art.
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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Join us for these short online events to find out more about the Micro-commissions programme and hear from some of the commissioned artists whose new works are featured in the current exhibitions i
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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From our clothes to the things that decorate our homes, pattern is everywhere!  Come along and experiment&nbs
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Join members of the Aberdeen Stitch & Textile Group for an open day celebrating their exhibition Diamond
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Join us for these short online events to find out more about the Micro-commissions programme and hear from some of the commissioned artists whose new works are featured in the current exhibitions i
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Our regular monthly meet up for under 5s and their adults.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Suitable for ages 4–12yrs, children must be accompanied by an adult
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Design and print your own tote bag, inspired by the shapes and textures in Aberdeen Art Gallery. Suitable for ages 5yrs+ Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Elaine will show you how to make one of her characterful soft-sculpture people, inspired by what makes you wonderful, inside and out.
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Ages 4–12yrs Pirate ship, merchant vessel or castaway raft - will your mini-vessel triumph in the water, or sink to the murky depths?
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Ages 6–12yrs
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Ages 4–12yrs
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Free classes and fresh faces have Aberdeen’s Peacock Print Studio abuzz as it welcomes newcomers to roll up their sleeves and get in among the ink-pots and presses.
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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There’s been a medieval murder! Or has there?
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Inspired by the stunning Viking Age jewellery found in the Galloway Hoard, jewellery designer Lynsey Allan of Lee: Lie Jewellery will guide children in creating their own decorative, wearable piece
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Inspired by the stunning Viking Age jewellery found in the Galloway Hoard, jewellery designer Lynsey Allan of Lee: Lie Jewellery will guide children in creating their own decorative, wearable piece
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Enjoy the many benefits of regular creative activity in the company of others at Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter for a festive market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this winter for a festive market like no other!
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Try your hand at the art of Chinese calligraphy as well as enjoying a selection of other Chinese crafts.  
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Guthrie the Goose playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme each month.
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Inspired by the display of plates and patterns in our Feasting gallery, craft your own ornamental food basket and decorate
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These sessions are perfect for finding inspiration for your creative projects, learning a new skill or simply to enjoy meeting new people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. This workshop in Chinese Calligraphy at the Confucius Institute is suitable for both the beginner and improver.
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Ink painting is one of the typical features of Chinese culture and expresses a spiritual world. It is closely connected with philosophy, especially Daoism.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on traditional bamboo painting.
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Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on the traditional painting of fish.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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Pop in and add your own creative touch to our giant Spring mural.
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Under the expert guidance of book binder and master printmaker Michael Waight, use a technique called ‘Long Stitch Through Slotted Cover’ to create a decorative, yet functional book to take home an
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1?
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These relaxed monthly meet-ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this Summer for a market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery this Summer for a market like no other!
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Drop in and make some eye-catching reading accessories – we’ll be crafting colourful pointers and origami bookmarks.   Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Can you spot Guthrie the Goose with his friends and the ‘Goose Girl’ in Gallery 1? Each month Guthrie playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme.
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Autumn Plant Sale Free parking is available on University premises on a Saturday Metered parking is available on The Chanonry off St Machar Drive.
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Whether you need to make a spider brooch to pin on your creepy cape, a mask to disguise yourself, or a patch to complete your pirate costume, there will be lots of fun ideas to accessorise your Hal
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Create a celebratory medal or badge of honour to thank someone special with Lynsey Allan of Lee:Lie Jewellery. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery for a festive market like no other!
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Join Tea Green at Aberdeen Art Gallery for a festive market like no other!
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Join us for an exciting and free Mandarin singing workshop, where you can immerse yourself in the joy of music and learn some singing techniques.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Come along to the Annual Winter Exhibition at the Northern Arts Club at 8 Bon Accord Square on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November from 10am-5pm. 
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The one-day interdisciplinary Research Facilities Showcase will take place at Foresterhill, bringing together researchers from across the University for interactive presentations on their work
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Drop-in and make a simple folded sketchbook. Choose a sketching challenge from our lucky dip box and head out into the Art Gallery to begin filling in the pages of your new paper book.
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These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs or Unfinished Objects group to take part in their latest stitching project designed especially for them by Andrew Crummy, creator of the Great Tapestry of Scotl
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Make your own fine art print. Join the Peacock print team to design and make your own unique screen and monoprint influenced by works from the Peacock Print Archive.
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Make your own fine art print. Join the Peacock print team to design and make your own unique screen and monoprint influenced by works from the Peacock Print Archive.
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Drop-in to the Maritime Museum and put your design skills to the test, in this fun watery challenge. Can you build a floating, weight carrying vessel using basic craft supplies?
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Come along and join in with the UFOs or Unfinished Objects group to take part in their latest stitching project designed especially for them by Andrew Crummy, creator of the Great Tapestry of Scotl
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 April4, 11, 18, 25 May1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June10.30am–12.30pm
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Join mixed media artist Natalie Easton in this unique print-making workshop.
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Join mixed media artist Natalie Easton in this unique print-making workshop.
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs or Unfinished Objects group to take part in their latest stitching project designed especially for them by Andrew Crummy, creator of the Great Tapestry of Scotl
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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Come along and join in with the UFOs or Unfinished Objects group to take part in their latest stitching project designed especially for them by Andrew Crummy, creator of the Great Tapestry of Scotl
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Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games.
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Part of Refugee Festival Scotland
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Inspired Gallery Meets are for anyone over the age of 16.
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We are delighted to welcome you to the 12th edition of the Aberdeen Art Fair, a leading free to enter contemporary art event, which takes place from the 30 August – 1 September at the Aberdeen Musi