UNBEKENT: Artist Residency Closing Reception

CLOSING RECEPTION of the UNBEKENT Artist in Residency Project

You are warmly invited to the CLOSING RECEPTION of the UNBEKENT Artist in Residency Project!

After six weeks of exploration, collaboration, and creative exchange, we invite you to join us in celebrating the culmination of this exciting project with Narture. The residency has offered a unique opportunity for artists to engage with the space at MAKE and the local community, delving into themes of transformation, process, and the unknown.

UNBEKENT has been a journey into the mysterious and the uncharted—exploring how new ideas can take shape when artists step out of their comfort zones, collaborate in unexpected ways, and respond to the space and people around them. The artists have delved deeply into Ayrshire’s rich history, reimagining it through a contemporary creative lens, blending past narratives with innovative perspectives to spark new conversations and connections. The residency’s works reflect the organic nature of creation—unpredictable, evolving, and always in flux.

On Saturday 22nd February, drop by for a relaxed evening of drinks, snacks, and conversation. Take the chance to see the work created during the residency, engage with the artists, and celebrate the creative spirit of this six-week journey.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter of Narture or new to our community, this is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and share in the excitement of what’s been achieved.

📅 Saturday 22nd February
🕔 Drop in between 5 and 7 PM
📍 MAKE, 30 Newmarket Street, Ayr, KA7 1LP

We can’t wait to share this special moment with you!

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It’s a double-billed day! After the UNBEKENT residency closing reception, Narture will also host a free gig next door at SHAPE (32 Newmarket Street). Join us for Al Fleming’s Tell Tales, featuring strikingly original and evocative songwriting, inspired by Scotland and woven through a rich folk/Americana tapestry, with subtle jazz influences.

This is musical storytelling at its finest – a must-see! The gig is free but ticketed, so make sure you grab your tickets for both events. Come down to celebrate the end of this fantastic project and enjoy some live music afterwards!