IN OUR SPACES

Outer Spaces presents IN OUR SPACES, an exhibition of work by three Aberdeen-based visual artists Lauren McLaughlin, Maria Muruaga and Kirsty Russell.

This exhibition is the outcome of a six-month Outer Spaces commissioning project which highlights the complexities of hidden mental health challenges in society today, inspired by the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival’s 2024 theme IN/VISIBLE. The selected artists received a £3,000 fee, access to a large Outer Spaces studio/exhibition space and support from the Outer Spaces team.

The artists were invited to host workshops with local communities to foster social connection through collaborative artistic practice and inspire the development of a new artwork to be presented as part of this exhibition.

Outer Spaces supports visual artists working in the context of vacant and disused spaces as sites of research and experimentation. These commissions support the professional development of three socially engaged artists and the communities they work with in the city.

This project is supported by Creative Funding from Aberdeen City Council.

Location
Outer Spaces, Unit E, Shiprow, Aberdeen, AB11 5BY

Preview
5-7pm, Friday 28^th February 2025
Free – ticket required
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Exhibition open
11am-4pm, Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd March 2025
Free, drop-in, no ticket required

By appointment
Monday 3^rd March – Sunday 16^th March 2025
Please contact [email protected] to arrange a viewing.

Access
The building has level access to the exhibition space. A temporary ramp will provide access to the reception space and accessible toilets.