Art Markets May 2026

Art Markets

Angus Creatives is committed to working with our partners to develop, commission and host high quality events and exhibitions. Our aim is to support creative talent in Angus and establish the region as a must visit place to see and take part in creative activity. Just scroll down the page and see what happened in our festival during May. Our 2026 festival is now in the planning stages.

FORFAR ART MARKET

Murton Farm, Tea Room and Nature Reserve, Arbroath Rd, Forfar DD89 2RZ

2nd May and 3rd May 2025

Saturday and Sunday 10.30am – 4pm

Admission Free and fully accessible

Tracy Jackson (Ceramics)

Carol Sinclair (Ceramics)

Jennifer Mackie (Fine Art Painting)

Pam Robertson (Mixed Media Artist)

Astrid Weigel (Textile/Printmaking)

Sheila Roussel (Jewellery)

Karen Rae (Drawings)

Murton Farm & Nature Reserve plays host to six of our Forfar members for this year’s Festival of Makers. We are excited to come together under one roof where you’ll find us in The Cabin (next to the tearoom). Meet and chat with us, view a wide range of high quality art and perhaps make a few purchases!

Murton is a family friendly venue and is free with lots to do.

CAROL SINCLAIR

Carol creates one-off porcelain works and limited edition collections inspired by people and places. She creates work that is carefully crafted with layers of meaning to draw attention to and celebrate the beautiful Angus landscape that inspires her.

JENNIFER MACKIE

An observational oil painter deeply inspired by atmosphere, light, and movement. Whether portraying vast Scottish landscapes or the subtle presence of her model, her paintings aim to preserve the energy and emotion of a moment as it unfolds.

PAM ROBERTSON

Pam is a biologist and mixed media artist who uses printing techniques to create paintings which feature animals of the countryside and seas. Her lino cuts are printed on backgrounds of ink, watercolour, old maps and 24 carat, gold leaf.

ASTRID WEIGEL

Astrid is a screen printer utilising textiles and paper to produce a variety of wall art and decorative accessories. Her inspiration comes predominately from nature, combining stylised natural forms with geometric elements in punchy colours. Astrid runs workshops for small groups from her home studio near Guthrie.

TRACY JACKSON

Tracy is a ceramic artist based near Dunnichen, inspired by the seaside and woodland mushrooms. Her organic forms and earthy glazes reflect ocean tides and forest floors. Through her work and workshops at Handpict gallery and Alba Bella Blairgowrie , she shares her deep love of nature.

KAREN RAE

Karen’s imaginative drawings use pen & ink, pencil and mixed media. Her keen interest in timepieces, navigational instruments and the decorative arts feature alongside references to Nature. She has a Bdes(hons) in jewellery & metalwork and taught secondary school Art.

SHEILA ROUSSEL

Working in sterling silver and aluminium, Sheila designs and makes her jewellery taking inspiration from the world around her and the delicate, colourful structures of natural forms. Sheila also runs Introduction to Jewellery Workshops for 1:1 and small groups from her home studio.

VENUE LINK

MONIFIETH ART MARKET

Monifieth Parish Church, 41 High St, Monifieth, Dundee DD5 4AA

2ND May

Open 10AM – 4pm

Admission Free and fully accessible.

Fran Marquis (Ceramics)

Lesley Balfour (Printmaker/Artist)

Jeni Reid (Artist)

Clive Weake (Monifieth Ceramics)

Sandra Ireland (Author and creative writing facilitator)

Craig Nugent (Artist)

Claire Walmsley FRSA ARCM (Multi media artist)

Sarah Keay (Jeweller)

Katie Sawers (Painter)

Rosie McGregor(Potter)

This dynamic art market based in Monifieth will feature printmakers, jewellers, ceramicists,

writers, textile artists, and photographers showcasing original, handcrafted work. Visitors

can discover fine art prints, contemporary Jewellery, functional and sculptural ceramics,

compelling books, richly designed textiles, and striking photography while connecting

directly with artists and supporting diverse creative practices across multiple disciplines.

Fran Marquis (Ceramicist)

Fran is inspired by nature and local geology. She uses clay from Angus, ash from trees

from around Arbroath in glazes. The coastline informs her design. Fran has been making

pots since 1997.

Lesley Balfour (Printmaker/Artist)

Lesley is an Arbroath-based printmaker/artist working mainly in linocut. Fascinated by nature’s

detail and patterns, my work – often featuring birds – is inspired by the wildlife and plants

found in the natural landscape of Angus.

Jeni Reid (Artist)

Jeni makes nice things from leftovers. Recycled plastic pendants created by melting,

cutting and finishing waste plastic to create unique jewellery. They also make colourful

one-off scarves and cowls from handspun and reclaimed yarns.

Clive Weake (Monifieth Ceramics)

Clive produces utility and decorative ceramics using a white earthenware body decorated

with iron, manganese, cobalt and copper oxides. Clive is currently working on a series of

oval dishes, along with mugs and vases, inspired by the agriculture of Angus.

Craig Nugent (Artist)

Craig is a multi disciplinary artist largely working with printmaking, photography and zines.

He also offers traditional printmaking classes from his studio in Newbigging.

Sandra Ireland (Author and creative writing facilitator)

Sandra is based in Carnoustie and is the author of five psychological thrillers. She also

writes non-fiction and poetry and has for a number of years worked in the field of

therapeutic writing for those living with long term health conditions.

Claire Walmsley FRSA ARCM (Multi media artist)

I came to Angus 20 years ago and soon found myself beachcombing, painting, writing and

taking photographs of this new landscape. One day I came across a pile of broken slates

in a friend’s muddy farmyard. I saw possibilities.

Sarah Keay (Jewellery and Mixed Media)

Inspired by natural details, most recently including lichens and mosses, Sarah uses knitted

wires, felt and found objects to create jewellery and large-scale objects.

Rosie McGregor (Potter)

I make functional hand built stoneware. Surface decoration is really important and hand paint my illustrations in underglaze. I enjoy exploring the darker side of folklore, fear of the unknown and the other in society. I take inspiration from the countryside and wildlife where I live.

Katie Sawers (Painter)

My work is inspired by colour combinations that I find in all sorts of places, sometimes gentle harmonies or more lively contrasts. I like to paint mementos that may be of personal significance, to imply an evocative narrative or complete a colour array.

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BRECHIN AND MONTROSE ART MARKET

Courtyard @House of Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

1st – 3rd May

Private view 5 – 8pm Saturday/ SundayMonday 10.30am – 4pm

Admission Free and fully accessible

Sarah Rees Lloyd Ceramics (Ceramics)

Michelle Hewitt (Fine Art Painting/illustration)

Irene Hughes (Ceramics)

Amy Mason (Glass Artist)

Sasha Maninn (Ceramics)

The Art Market features local artists living and working in Brechin or Montrose areas.

Sarah Rees Lloyd Ceramics

Sarah is a studio potter based in Brechin, Angus. She makes functional tableware hand thrown in her garden studio.She has created a collection of vibrant tactile vessels, that are a pleasure to use and display. Published in Modern Rustic and Country Living magazine.

Michelle Hewitt

Michelle Hewitt’s intricate wildlife art seeks to capture the essence of nature. Her latest series of thought-provoking pieces highlights the ingenuity of local wildlife.

Amy Mason

Amy is a fused glass artist based in Angus. Her inspiration comes from the glens the coastline and the natural beauty of the area. She is also influenced by my many years travelling in Asia, East Africa and South America. She often combines Jewellery making skills with glasswork to produce whimsical pieces such as robots. As well as making she also runs workshops so that others can discover the joy of glass.

Sasha Maninn

I make mostly functional stoneware pottery I am greatly inspired by my coastal and natural surroundings and make my own glazes that reflect that colour pallet I then fire in a wood fired kiln.

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KIRRIMUIR ART MARKET

The Glass Menagerie, 14 Glengate DD8 4HD and Hamilton Kerr Photographic Studio, 2 High Street DD8 4EY

1st May – 4th May 11am – 4pm

Admission free and fully accessible

Rachel Toth (Ceramics)

Maureen Crosbie (Glass Artist)

Andy Finlay (Leather Worker)

Beth Grierson (Glass Artist)

The Glass Menagerie and Hamilton Kerr Photographic studio are on opposite sides of the road but about 15 metres away! Kirriemuir will also be hosting their Annual Bonfest Festival, so expect crowds and atmosphere in abundance!

Rachel Toth @ Hamilton Kerr Studio

Rachel creates unique handmade tableware and decorative pieces in stoneware. Using flecked and black stoneware the pieces are beautifully glazed using colours that reflect the Scottish countryside.

Maureen Crosbie @ Hamilton Kerr Studio

Maureen makes affordable pieces of free hanging , leaded glass using traditional methods sometimes with a contemporary twist. Recently she has been using silver stain and gold leaf…..who doesn’t love a bit of bling?

Beth Greirson @ The Glass Menagerie

Beth Grierson a glass artist, she loves to bring colour to your home. Beth works with leaded, fused and foiled glass. She also works on bespoke commissions. She is sure to have a special something just for you.

Andy Finlay @ The Glass Menagerie

Andy makes a variety of leather goods. He works mostly with full grain veg tan leather. Items are made using hand tools and can be custom made to your specifications. He also has a range of beautiful items for you to call your own.

VENUE LINK

HOUSE OF DUN ART MARKET

Courtyard @House of Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

29th May – 31st May

Admission Free and fully accessible

House of Dun is playing host to this special 3 day event featuring 15 Angus Creatives members. Find our artist in the various rooms of the Courtyard where you’ll be able to chat about their work, find out what inspires them and perhaps make a few purchases of original, local art!

The House of Dun is a 4 star visitor attraction and has free admission to the grounds and courtyard. Look out for the House of Dun pop-up shop that is managed by Angus Creatives members most weekends from June to December. Check out our website to see who is taking part and when.