One Dalkeith was treated to a star-studded lineup of talent, expertly compered by Craig (who did a side-splitting turn himself with impressions of Billy Connolly & Michael Caine) at Dalkeith’s Got Talent. From karaoke to musicals, puppetry, interpretative theatre and poetry, it was a fantastic event showcasing the hard work of Artlink’s Daring Dalkeith Theatre Group, arranged by Amie Burns Walker @amieburnswalker
Don’t forget the Custard Creams!
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Thanks to @carebreaks@midgov for their continued support.
#shortbreaksfund
Artlink is looking for at least three people to join our Board.
We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience in any of the following:
• Lived experience of disability, or being a carer • Governance, particularly in the voluntary sector • Cultural involvement (within any discipline) • Safeguarding of vulnerable adults or young people • Socially driven fundraising
You do not have to have previous experience of being a Board member/ trustee of a charity and appropriate training and support will be given.
Find out more, and download application forms via the link in our bio. Apply by the 29th of May 2026 12pm.
(We can’t promise you’ll always chuckle as much as board members Adrienne and Andrés, pictured here at our 40th anniversary event, but we hope it’s a rewarding experience!)
Artlink Vintage Club had a very special afternoon yesterday. Ilana Halperin gave us a guided tour of her current exhibition @fruitmarketgallry . We loved learning about the processes that form the work, and we talked about deep time, the allure of stones, and volcanoes. Thanks so much to Ilana for being so generous with her time, and for answering all our questions!
The Makers showed they can turn their hand to all things crafty with a colourful and hands-on cushion making workshop with designer Emily Millichip @emilymillichip and her assistant Klaudia. From putting together moodboards which blended colour and texture through to their final, show-stopping pieces, they learned a range of skills and created some amazing hand-made one-off cushions. We loved Kerry’s 3D greenery, Nikita’s appliqué homage to Hannah Montana, not to mention Darryl’s cheeky horse and Emma’s ode to her Nana.
Thanks to the Lend and Mend Hub at Gorebridge Library for the use of the space.
📷 @albieclark
Caps Independent Advocacy needs your help to raise funds to support their annual Out of Sight Out of Mind art exhibition. The exhibition enables hundreds of people with mental health issues to have their voices heard using art, and many of our Hospital Arts programme participants have benefited from involvement in the 13 years the annual show has been running.
The organisers are raising £10,000 to make the 2026 exhibition happen this October.
If you can support, please consider donating or sharing the campaign.
Find out more via the link in our bio.
Images show staff, attendees and artworks at an Out of Sight Out of Mind exhibition at Summerhall.
#MentalHealthArts #SMHAF #Art
@capsindadvocacy@mhfestival@summerhallarts
The Arts Access Vintage Club had a fascinating trip down memory lane with a guided tour around The Biba Story at Dovecot Studios @dovecotstudios
Featuring a dazzling array of archived pieces from the brand that epitomised 60s and 70s fashion, we had a glimpse inside how Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label. From the first simple shift dress to glittering couture items, opulent stores and branded merchandise, it was a truly luxurious way to spend an afternoon, and Maja and Margaret looked fabulous in their boas and floppy hats!
#vintageclub #artsaccess #biba
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Artlink Hospital Arts is teaming up with Morningside Library with a season of events celebrating collaboration and belonging through art. On The Same Shelf features an exhibition of embroidered artworks by Royal Edinburgh patients at The Glasshouses, a talk presenting our publication The Book of Belonging, and an embroidery workshop with artist Laura Lees @iamlauralees where you can create your own book spine to add to our collective bookshelf.
All are welcome, and no experience is necessary for the workshop!
For more details see our Hospital Arts website; link in bio.
We’re looking for a Club DJ (house/pop/chart) for a neurodiverse young people’s club night.
(Ages 16-30)
In Midlothian
Last Friday of the month
7pm - 10.30pm
Fee £175/night
Contact Annabel [email protected]
There is something truly magical about our sound sessions at Cherry Road Centre in Bonnyrigg. Every time I visit, I’m reminded of the profound power that sound has to bridge gaps where words sometimes can’t reach…
So grateful to @artlinkedin and the wonderful staff at the centre for being so supportive and encouraging and for allowing me to teach these interactive sound journeys.
#soundjourney #interactive #disabilitysupport #mentalwellbeing #outreach
A Makers workshop exploring colour, texture, sounds and threads, Victoria Mitchell’s “Sound and Weaving” brought together creative uses of materials and tactile electronic inputs, making for a truly audiovisual experience.
Thanks to @victoriamitchell_artist for a wonderfully fun workshop and Sarah McFadyen for assisting @sarah_mcfadyen_art
📷 @albieclark
#themakers
