I reckon we are fast approaching a “tipping point” for the arts in central Scotland.
Instead of us being caught in a cultural wilderness between Glasgow and Edinburgh we are beginning to establish our own identity with a vibrant art community.
Last Saturday saw the opening of the Elizabeth Blackadder exhibition in Stirling University to celebrate her 80th anniversary.
(http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/1526302)
This followed on the previous weeks highly success Bridge of Allan Arts and Crafts Festival- first ever for the area-and we have two “pop-up” events scheduled – one is a weekend exhibition by two FVOS members, Libby Yule and Catherine Froy in West Mosside and the other is a “networking/music evening in the former Changing Room in Stirling Arcade.
Meanwhile my own work involves finishing off “Sully” a book about Wales and I am about to dip into electronic publishing.