Gracefield Arts Centre is located in Dumfries. The gallery's main building, a Category B listed building, was bought in 1951 by a committee of local people who raised the money needed for the purchase and to do the alterations necessary to change the former house, which was known as ‘Gracefield’ into an art gallery.History of Gracefield Arts Centre
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, the Kirkcudbright School and the Edinburgh School, as well as contemporary Scottish works of art by the likes of

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. The gallery hosts a changing programme of contemporary exhibitions featuring regional, national and international artists and craftmakers. A wide range of art and craft activities for adults and children run throughout the year at the gallery.Gracefield Arts Centre information
- Dumfries & Galloway Council website

References

External links

Gracefield Arts Centre at exploreart.co.uk

Gracefield Arts Centre at Dumfries & Galloway Council website
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