We're delighted to showcase work by Kilmarnock’s own Jack Sutton in a unique pop up exhibition. "From the Garage to the Cellar" offers a captivating exploration of Ayrshire landscapes both wild & familiar. Join us for refreshments to celebrate the opening 1.30pm–2.30pm, 20 July.

Last Chance for Horrible Histories! 📚 Grab the gory, gruesome & gloriously entertaining Horrible Histories books, on sale now with 10% off in the main gallery at the The Dick Institute. Dive into the hilariously horrid world of history that’s sure to make you laugh and learn.

Another great visit to the wonderful Dick Institute East Ayrshire EastAyrshireLeisure Museum Scotland

Just one week to go! Don't miss this fun interactive exhibition of work by Horrible Histories illustrator Martin Brown. Includes never before seen illustrations + create your own artwork using Martin's tips & tricks. Open Tues - Sat access #FREE until 24 Aug

All welcome this Thursday 5pm for the Open Studios Ayrshire Meet The Makers Preview Event! Enjoy wonderful artwork, refreshments and chat with the artists and makers of Open Studios Ayrshire... under one roof for one evening only! openstudiosayrshire.com

Bookbug is back at the Dick Institute Saturdays 10.30am. Come along & enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little ones. Sessions are free & last around 30 mins but please book in advance by contacting the Dick Institute on 01563 554300.Also on Wednesdays at 10.30am & 2pm.

We are always looking to get feedback from our customers to see if there is anything you think could be improved on. We’ve created a short survey about the Dick Institute and would love to hear your views smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Dick_Institu…

We are always looking for feedback from our customers to see if there is anything you think could be improved on. We’ve created a short survey about the Dick Institute and would love to hear your views. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Dick_Institu… Thank you

Excited that Diana Forster's wonderful art installation 'Somewhere to Stay' - which has been part of our University of St Andrews research project on Visualising Forced Migration - will open soon at the The Dick Institute in Kilmarnock! forcedmigration.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk

Opens this Sat 14 Sept! Somewhere To Stay, an exhibition of work by Diana Forster explores a story of forced migration - installation, sculpture & print. 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽 𝟱-𝟲.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 ow.ly/zaBr50TiHtJ

We are always looking for feedback from our customers to see if there is anything you think could be improved on. We’ve created a short survey about the Dick Institute and would love to hear your views. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Dick_Institu…… Thank you

Opens today at Cumnock's Baird Institute. The Cumnock Tryst: 10th Anniversary Exhibition. Through composition, film making, photography & musical sculptures the exhibition demonstrates the vital relationship between community & creativity #FREE Thur - Sat ow.ly/lWHI50TkT3g

The Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards VACMA is open for applications. Delivering grants to artists & craft makers based or resident in Ayrshire. Bursaries of £500 & £1000 support visual artists & craft makers in their creative & professional development. eastayrshireleisure.com/events/vacma-v…

Looking forward to Travelling Gallery visiting this week! Watch out for the mobile art gallery coming near you! EastAyrshireLeisure Travelling Gallery EAC Education travellinggallery.com/tour-dates/

DEAN CASTLE TOUR Fri 4 Oct 12 noon. Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour accessing areas normally closed to the public. Walk in the footsteps of the powerful families that called Dean Castle home. By booking you confirm you understand & accept conditions - eastayrshireleisure.com/events/dean-ca…

Visit Remembering Together: Tales from the Tipi, an immersive exhibition in the Young People’s Gallery...a joyful celebration of life and community. eastayrshireleisure.com/events/remembe… Creative Minds Team EAC Education East Ayrshire Remembering Together greenspace scotland

Thanks very much to James Hamilton Primary school and Sgoil na Coille Nuaidh for hosting Travelling Gallery today, it was great to meet you all! We'll be at The Dick Institute, Kilmarnock tomorrow Thurs 3rd Oct from 1 - 6pm.

“Autumn draws near, like cat wi moose” Autumn IX by Sheena Blackhall Yestreen I heard a birdie sing Inbye a bonnie beech tree hedge As if it didnae ken nor care Autumn wis hidin in the sedge The daith o leaves is roon the neuk It peints them yalla, reid an broon An doon

Our mobile library service will be operating on a 4-weekly timetable from January 2025, to cover both north and south mobile routes. Visit our website for the full timetable and to see when the mobile will be in your area - eastayrshireleisure.com/libraries/home…

Carrie in Darvel Library has been having a bit of fun with her display this week. Drop us a like if you get the joke. open.spotify.com/track/6fsSZbNL…