CPA - Centre for Practised Arts - Dumfries, Scotland

15/01/2025

WE ARE IN THE PAPERS TODAY 🙏🌹
We are launching a fund raising campaign today with a view towards improving the sadly neglected entrance to the church and other vital works within and around the building and graveyard. Please visit our website homepage and you will find the CLICK TO MAKE A DONATION button to read all about it, with or without making a donation. We feature in no less than 4 national newspapers today plus other online media, our launch having coincided with the approach of Burns Birthday on 25 th January.
Many thanks to Phil Wilkinson Photography & Video for photos and making it happen, and also Andy BDSDigital for patiently helping me with the webpage design.
www.stmichaelsdumfries.co.uk
Papers are: Scotsman, Herald, The National and The Times
- Thank you all.

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30/12/2024

Another treat for all you vinyl lovers……due to popular demand Santa Dave will be back with more of his vinyl and CD’s for your browsing and purchasing delight!!

SATURDAY 4th JANUARY 10-4

CPA; next to Anderson Kilts (Staneman Building)

Be there or be ‘digital’

26/12/2024

Not to be missed, Record Fair 28th December 2024, 10-4 hosted by Santa Dave……free entry and lots of vinyl delights and CD’s for your pleasure!!! Be there or be square!!!

12/12/2024

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2024........the musical phenomenon that is

NDAJA

CPA and FAETD (Scotland) are pleased to host Ndjaja for an evening of music in a relaxed and easy atmosphere.

By using a blend of traditional and modern instruments this four piece collective conjure up a mixture of east and west rhythms and melodies that will leave you feeling enriched.

Doors open at 7pm for access to bar and seat claiming.

Promises to be a good night!

Ticket price; donation at door!

12/12/2024

Pop in today or tomorrow (Saturday) 11-4pm to an excellent, colourful and vibrant exhibition of work by Nick Mortimer (Kirkcudbright) artist,

Meet Nick and he will talk you through his original works and have a coffee or tea whilst you chat.

06/12/2024

Last night Graeme Robertson of CPA - Centre for Practised Arts - Dumfries, Scotland gave a riveting photographic presentation entitled Dumfries Then & Now. The audience, St. Michael’s Burns’ Club were fascinated. The Club meets regularly in our Church Hall to celebrate life and culture together, thoroughly recommended. For Membership enquiries, please contact Maureen -
[email protected] You could join just in time to celebrate Burns Birthday in January 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

28/11/2024

Pop in Thursday to Saturday 11-4pm to this excellent, colourful and vibrant exhibition of work by Nick Mortimer (Kirkcudbright) artist……..put some colour in your life!!

28/11/2024

A beautiful, sunny day and a fabulous picture of our historic church. Sunday Services at 11 am. Light Up A Life Saturday 7 th December from 6 pm with lights’ switch on at 6.30 pm.







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23/11/2024

If you are in town on this dreary day pop into The CPA - Centre for Practised Arts - Dumfries, Scotland for a huge shot of colour at Nicks Exhibition!

Open today 11-4 and a warm welcome awaits!!

A reminder of the forthcoming exhibition arriving at CPA, Dumfries.

We are pleased to present from Friday 22nd November the work of;
NICK MORTIMER (Multi Media Artist)
Nick Mortimer invites you to join him on his artistic journey, where every brushstroke and splash of colour reflects his passion for life, nature, and the endless possibilities of artistic expression.
Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like David Hockney and Banksy, Nick has developed a unique artistic style that seamlessly blends vibrant colours with bold abstraction.
His mixed media art is a vivid exploration of colour and form, where each piece tells a story of movement and emotion. By combining various materials and techniques, Nick creates dynamic and immersive artworks that capture the essence of his experience and inspirations.
ADMISSION FREE
Exhibition opening times;
11am - 4pm 22nd and 23rd November
& from
11am - 4pm 28th November to 21st December (Thursday to Saturday only)

12/11/2024

Don't forget that this weekend Dave 'JELLY BONE Records will be back in town to satisfy all you r vinyl needs!!

Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm!!!

12/11/2024

A reminder of the forthcoming exhibition arriving at CPA, Dumfries.

We are pleased to present from Friday 22nd November the work of;
NICK MORTIMER (Multi Media Artist)
Nick Mortimer invites you to join him on his artistic journey, where every brushstroke and splash of colour reflects his passion for life, nature, and the endless possibilities of artistic expression.
Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like David Hockney and Banksy, Nick has developed a unique artistic style that seamlessly blends vibrant colours with bold abstraction.
His mixed media art is a vivid exploration of colour and form, where each piece tells a story of movement and emotion. By combining various materials and techniques, Nick creates dynamic and immersive artworks that capture the essence of his experience and inspirations.
ADMISSION FREE
Exhibition opening times;
11am - 4pm 22nd and 23rd November
& from
11am - 4pm 28th November to 21st December (Thursday to Saturday only)

04/11/2024

RECORD FAIR

16TH AND 17TH NOVEMBER 2024

11 - 4

Dave of 'Jellybone Records' fame invites all vinyl and CD lovers to his next record fair extravaganza to be held at the........

CPA Church Crescent

Have a browse and then also pop round also to Hopper Records on Queensberry Street for additional treats!

28/10/2024

We are pleased to present from Friday 22nd November the work of;

NICK MORTIMER (Multi Media Artist)

Nick Mortimer invites you to join him on his artistic journey, where every brushstroke and splash of colour reflects his passion for life, nature, and the endless possibilities of artistic expression.

Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like David Hockney and Banksy, Nick has developed a unique artistic style that seamlessly blends vibrant colours with bold abstraction.

His mixed media art is a vivid exploration of colour and form, where each piece tells a story of movement and emotion. By combining various materials and techniques, Nick creates dynamic and immersive artworks that capture the essence of his experience and inspirations.

ADMISSION FREE

Exhibition opening times;

11am - 4pm 22nd and 23rd November
& from
11am - 4pm 28th November to 21st December (Thursday to Saturday only)

04/10/2024

A quick reminder re this weekends fantastic exhibition…….art and sound together in one room!!!

Open Saturday 11-4 and Sunday 12-4

The CPA is pleased to host;

ROAM (Space) presents...

CAR BOOT ART

A pop-up exhibition by emerging artists from Dumfries & Galloway.

This exhibition is the result of a project by ROAM (Space), an emerging artists collective based in Dumfries & Galloway and supported by Upland. The group invited local emerging artists to get involved in a creative challenge - to come along to a local car boot sale, choose some items, and then make an artwork out of their newfound treasures. Car Boot Art - the exhibition, is the result of this experiment!

CPA (9 Church Crescent, Dumfries, DG1 1DF)

Preview: Friday 4th October 6.30-8.30pm

Open: Sat 5th Oct 11am-4pm & Sun 6th Oct 12-4pm

Upland

The Holywood Trust

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CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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30/09/2024

The CPA is pleased to host;

ROAM (Space) presents...

CAR BOOT ART

A pop-up exhibition by emerging artists from Dumfries & Galloway.

This exhibition is the result of a project by ROAM (Space), an emerging artists collective based in Dumfries & Galloway and supported by Upland. The group invited local emerging artists to get involved in a creative challenge - to come along to a local car boot sale, choose some items, and then make an artwork out of their newfound treasures. Car Boot Art - the exhibition, is the result of this experiment!

CPA (9 Church Crescent, Dumfries, DG1 1DF)

Preview: Friday 4th October 6.30-8.30pm

Open: Sat 5th Oct 11am-4pm & Sun 6th Oct 12-4pm

Upland

The Holywood Trust

Scotesh Churny Na. SC00942

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

ALBA | CHRUTHACHAIL

СРА

27/09/2024

Still a few tickets left……..

JELLYBONE presents:

Live Saturday 28th September;

- ONE SIDED HORSE

- NIGHTJRRS

Doors open 7pm

Tickets £7 (from Hopper Records as tagged)

Will be a good one!!!