On this week's #ScotsinUS, we learn about the new exhibitions debuting this summer at the National Museum of Scotland and Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.
Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Georgina Ripley, Principal Curator of Modern and Contemporary Design at the National Museum of Scotland on the opening of the new exhibition, Beyond the Little Black Dress. It follows the journey of the garment from the classic design by Coco Chanel in 1926 to a canvas all designers can explore with. The exhibition is open until October 29th, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/beyond-the-little-black-dress/
We also speak to Ben Reiss, Exhibitions Manager and Curator at Dovecot Studios about the history of Dovecot, and the new exhibitions that are opening this summer, Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation and Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception. To purchase tickets, please visit. https://dovecotstudios.com.
The ASF would like to spotlight the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, which has over 40 youth members and will be traveling to the Southern States later this year. All of their dates and times will be included below.
If you are from any of these cities, please join the orchestra on their southern tour!
Thursday, July 20th at 7pm
Charles Wadsworth Auditorium
25 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263
Saturday, July 22nd at 7pm
First Congregational Church
1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis TN 38104
Wednesday, July 26th at 5pm (followed by a ceilidh)
Briggs Assembly Center, St. Paul's High School
917 South Jahncke, Covington, LA 70433
Saturday, July 29th at 7pm
MATCH - Mid-Town Arts & Theatre Center
3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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