The new centre will be dedicated to the visual arts and art therapy, with aesthetics at the centre of our curriculum of practical and technical skills, art history and the study of beauty. Originality and innovation will be a natural result of study and work, not a self-conscious intention or an aim in itself. A key figure in Britain's art world, Richard Demarco has been instrumental in the success of the Edinburgh's arts festival. His lecture at the Universal Hall, Findhorn, titled Art and the Sacred Nature in Nature, will run from 7.30 to 9.30 pm on May 31. The exhibition and auction of his own work will run from 2pm until 10pm on the same day and proceeds will help to swell funds for the centre.
Entry is free with donations invited.
And the spell was love mixed generously with heart and soul from a repertoire that embraced gospels, spirituals, reggae, traditional African and Caribbean music. Led by Carol Pemberton who has been with us all week teaching, Black Voices brought the Conference to life. But the night belonged to Black Voices and the second half included another song by Carole King Way Over Yonder that was exquisitely and tenderly delivered. The evening was over too soon and clearly the group had enjoyed the concert as much as the audience that included a party from Dundee who Carol Pemberton especially thanked for their attendance. Undeniably and the message is, Black Voices spread love.