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FALKIRK ARTS FESTIVAL 2019!
In our inaugural year we are pleased to showcase the amazing talent of our artists, crafters, musicians and dram groups.
A coming together of community, arts and business
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F. A. Q. REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR ARTISTS What is the FALKIRK ARTS FESTIVAL? The Falkirk Arts Festival is a celebration of the visual and performance arts which takes place in Falkirk Town Centre. What does it mean to register as an Individual Artist? As an individual artist you will be allocated one of the […]
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* * * SENSATIONAL ART SHOW THIS COMING WEEK * * *
You are warmly invited to come and view a special exhibition by rising Forth Valley artist star Sharon McGregor at BTW - Behind The Wall in Falkirk between September 21st and 29th, part of this year's Falkirk Arts Festival.
Born in Falkirk in 1980 and raised in Grangemouth, Sharon McGregor’s passion for creativity dates back to her childhood. Being brought up by artistic parents and encouraged to paint and draw even before she went to school, her talent and enthusiasm for creative and cultural expression continued throughout both primary and secondary school. Going on to complete an HND in Public Art at Forth Valley College in 2008, Sharon’s techniques have developed and diversified manifoldly over the years.
Never afraid of experimentation, Sharon likes to work with a wide range of mediums including oil and acrylic painting, graphite and charcoal sketching, pastel drawing, plasterwork, casting and carvings, pyrography, photography, printing, textiles and still life portraiture. As a student, Sharon produced conceptual, multi-sensory pieces using combinations of light, smoke, scent, audio and sound combined with 2D and 3D pieces. Being creative with mixed media is a particular enthusiasm of Sharon’s, resourcefulness being very much central to her ecological value system in addition to her technical skill-set.
An emotionally sensitive and empathetic humanitarian, Sharon’s influences include the detailed anatomical draughtsmanship of Leonardo da Vinci; the stark use of light and form by Rembrandt Van Rijn and Fransisco Goya; the organic Art Nouveau motifs of Margaret McDonald Macintosh; the emotionally turbulent expressionism of Edvard Munch; the social realism of Tracy Emin; the subtle, clandestine brilliance of Doris Salcedo and the vivacious, tempestuous mark-making style in John Bellany’s painting.
Sharon’s approach to art could be described as holistic, multifaceted and multi-textured. She views her musical, poetic and songwriting interests as an extension of her artistic output, and regularly sings and plays guitar at live music venues in and around Central Scotland - from the heart of the Forth Valley to the banks of the River Tay.
Expanding on this holistic, creative and resourceful theme, Sharon commented:
“I love art in all its forms. When I’m not in the studio or dealing with mundanity, I am spending time with my children and friends, playing a guitar or dancing. Neither one is wholly exclusive. I am the mother of four unique individuals, all of whom are gifted with musicality and artistic ability and it’s a beautiful thing to share.
“I’ve always felt that I was the ‘quiet child in the corner’ with a paintbrush in hand, trying to capture the emotional, physical and spiritual reality of the world around me. Art has always gotten under my skin and empowered me. It allows me to communicate thoughts and feelings, and capture the essence of things I cannot verbalise.
“The reach that art has is astounding - from conveying concepts and prompting thoughts or inspiring hope in someone’s life – and it connects us like nothing else.”
Community-focussed in her outlook and vocational trajectory, Sharon particularly enjoys working with children and teenagers as part of her artistic practice and teaching programme; enthusiastically passing on her knowledge and encouraging a new generation of artist hopefuls to be emboldened in their creativity. Such a cultural legacy is particularly evident in the versatile talents and creative endeavours of Sharon’s four children, Josh (21), Jade (19), Daniel (18) and Sinead (10).
A lifelong supporter of philanthropic projects, Sharon enjoys combining fine art with conceptual messaging on behalf of charities, community-based groups and childrens' causes. She derives great fulfilment from participating in sponsored activities for a wide range of charitable ventures.
Over the years, Sharon has worked hard to raise money for causes such as Macmillan Cancer Support, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, World Aid, Shelter, Cancer Research UK and various local Forth Valley charities. Sharon makes a point of being consumer conscious and environmentally concerned. She recycles wherever possible and only uses products which don't involve the exploitation of others in either their manufacture or distribution.
In addition to art classes and private tutoring sessions, Sharon is also available for commissioned work, her current focus being on human portraiture, life-drawing, photography, murals and fine art painting (oil-based and acrylics).
For more information or to book a pictorial commission from Sharon, please Email her at this address, sharn.mcgregor.artist@gmail.com, and like and follow her page at the URL: www.facebook.com/Sharn.McGregor.Art
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You are warmly invited to come and view a special exhibition by rising Forth Valley artist star Sharon McGregor at BTW - Behind The Wall in Falkirk between September 21st and 29th, part of this year's Falkirk Arts Festival.
Born in Falkirk in 1980 and raised in Grangemouth, Sharon McGregor’s passion for creativity dates back to her childhood. Being brought up by artistic parents and encouraged to paint and draw even before she went to school, her talent and enthusiasm for creative and cultural expression continued throughout both primary and secondary school. Going on to complete an HND in Public Art at Forth Valley College in 2008, Sharon’s techniques have developed and diversified manifoldly over the years.
Never afraid of experimentation, Sharon likes to work with a wide range of mediums including oil and acrylic painting, graphite and charcoal sketching, pastel drawing, plasterwork, casting and carvings, pyrography, photography, printing, textiles and still life portraiture. As a student, Sharon produced conceptual, multi-sensory pieces using combinations of light, smoke, scent, audio and sound combined with 2D and 3D pieces. Being creative with mixed media is a particular enthusiasm of Sharon’s, resourcefulness being very much central to her ecological value system in addition to her technical skill-set.
An emotionally sensitive and empathetic humanitarian, Sharon’s influences include the detailed anatomical draughtsmanship of Leonardo da Vinci; the stark use of light and form by Rembrandt Van Rijn and Fransisco Goya; the organic Art Nouveau motifs of Margaret McDonald Macintosh; the emotionally turbulent expressionism of Edvard Munch; the social realism of Tracy Emin; the subtle, clandestine brilliance of Doris Salcedo and the vivacious, tempestuous mark-making style in John Bellany’s painting.
Sharon’s approach to art could be described as holistic, multifaceted and multi-textured. She views her musical, poetic and songwriting interests as an extension of her artistic output, and regularly sings and plays guitar at live music venues in and around Central Scotland - from the heart of the Forth Valley to the banks of the River Tay.
Expanding on this holistic, creative and resourceful theme, Sharon commented:
“I love art in all its forms. When I’m not in the studio or dealing with mundanity, I am spending time with my children and friends, playing a guitar or dancing. Neither one is wholly exclusive. I am the mother of four unique individuals, all of whom are gifted with musicality and artistic ability and it’s a beautiful thing to share.
“I’ve always felt that I was the ‘quiet child in the corner’ with a paintbrush in hand, trying to capture the emotional, physical and spiritual reality of the world around me. Art has always gotten under my skin and empowered me. It allows me to communicate thoughts and feelings, and capture the essence of things I cannot verbalise.
“The reach that art has is astounding - from conveying concepts and prompting thoughts or inspiring hope in someone’s life – and it connects us like nothing else.”
Community-focussed in her outlook and vocational trajectory, Sharon particularly enjoys working with children and teenagers as part of her artistic practice and teaching programme; enthusiastically passing on her knowledge and encouraging a new generation of artist hopefuls to be emboldened in their creativity. Such a cultural legacy is particularly evident in the versatile talents and creative endeavours of Sharon’s four children, Josh (21), Jade (19), Daniel (18) and Sinead (10).
A lifelong supporter of philanthropic projects, Sharon enjoys combining fine art with conceptual messaging on behalf of charities, community-based groups and childrens' causes. She derives great fulfilment from participating in sponsored activities for a wide range of charitable ventures.
Over the years, Sharon has worked hard to raise money for causes such as Macmillan Cancer Support, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, World Aid, Shelter, Cancer Research UK and various local Forth Valley charities. Sharon makes a point of being consumer conscious and environmentally concerned. She recycles wherever possible and only uses products which don't involve the exploitation of others in either their manufacture or distribution.
In addition to art classes and private tutoring sessions, Sharon is also available for commissioned work, her current focus being on human portraiture, life-drawing, photography, murals and fine art painting (oil-based and acrylics).
For more information or to book a pictorial commission from Sharon, please Email her at this address, sharn.mcgregor.artist@gmail.com, and like and follow her page at the URL: www.facebook.com/Sharn.McGregor.Art
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We would like to thank the following businesses for supporting our schools’ competition- watch out for winning work in their windows!
👗New Look
❤️Strathcarron Hospice Charity Shops in The Howgate
💍 H Samuel
⚽️ JD Sports
🧼Bodycare
👠Shoezone
📿Warren James
☕️🍰Casci’s Cafe
🌟Shining Light
👔Michael Matheson’s Office