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Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(27)

Awaken, The Argyll Collection

The Argyll Collection is a nationally outstanding collection of 179 artworks, established between 1960 and 1990 by the former local authority as a unique learning resource for the young people of Argyll and Bute. In 2023, CHARTS launched The Argyll Collection, Reconnected, supported by project manager Rosalyn McKenna and research manager Kirsty MacNab to simultaneously explore both the current and former educational and social life of the artworks. The Argyll Collection, Reconnected, explores the cultural significance of a collection of artworks built from an idea first conceived over sixty years ago. The Collection is unique in the UK for its forward-thinking concept and transient composition; this moveable collection is located throughout Scotland’s second largest region, currently in 13 schools and 2 libraries, including four islands and mainland Argyll. 

Aiming to increase awareness of its educational and contemporary cultural value through the project The Argyll Collection, Reconnected, CHARTS’ Exhibition Trainee, Lily Vaughan has developed 'Awaken, The Argyll Collection' as part of her traineeship, which has been made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and assessed by Rewards Training Scotland. In celebration of Lily's achievement, CHARTS hosted an opening evening on Thursday, 11th April, at Dunoon Burgh Hall.

10 to 28 April | Awaken, The Argyll Collection

Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(3)

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Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(32)

Exhibition Trainee Lily Vaughan, Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(1)

Exhibition Trainee Lily Vaughan
Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(8)

Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(27)

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Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(35)

Through her traineeship, Lily has explored different curatorial styles and undertaken research into the collection. For Awaken, Lily developed a sensory curatorial experience inviting visitors to explore art through their five senses. Lily drew out sensory aspects of the selected paintings, embroideries, ceramics, and prints from The Argyll Collection, offering audiences a chance to listen, feel, smell, taste and touch the collection!

Find out more about Lily's Reconnected Traineeship

Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(22)

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Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(2)

Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(14)

Kirsty Macnab, Lily Vaughan And Rosalyn Mckenna. Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS .

Reconnected Research Manager Kirsty MacNab, Exhibition Trainee Lily Vaughan and Reconnected Project Manager Rosalyn McKenna
Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(33)

Kirsty Macnab, Speech. Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(3)

Kirsty Macnab, Speech. Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS .

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Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(40)

Awaken, The Argyll Collection Exhibition, Dunoon Burgh Hall, April 2024 Credit CHARTS(37)

‘Lily has done a fantastic job curating Awaken. By bringing a fresh approach to the Argyll Collection, she encourages us to explore the artworks through our senses of touch, smell, sight, taste, and sound. It is a real joy to see The Argyll Collection back at the heart of young people’s opportunities and to share the results with the public. I’m sure all who visit will see what a rich future the collection can offer.’- Kirsty MacNab, The Argyll Collection Reconnected Research Manager, CHARTS

 

‘We have been delighted to engage Lily in this traineeship supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This acts to further enable the original purpose of the collection, in developing educational opportunities for Argyll’s young people’ - Kathleen O’Neill, Director, CHARTS 


‘I hope the exhibition will inspire the young people of Argyll and Bute to learn more about the history of The Argyll Collection (who set it up and why) and the individual artworks included. I have really enjoyed learning about the collection myself; every piece has its own unique story that really helps you connect with the art and the artists. It would be amazing if this exhibition could help bring The Argyll Collection back to the surface and potentially back into teaching young people of Argyll and Bute. The Argyll Collection is so rich with local history and has so much more to offer!’-  Lily Vaughan, Exhibition Trainee, CHARTS

 

Works on display

‘Waterfall Mull’, Jennifer Hex, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘The Cheerful Troubadour’, Brian Robb, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate. 

 

‘Pale Moon Carpet’, Edward Gage, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Velvet Cherries’, Bel Cowie, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Four Heads’, Natak, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

Angry Sea, Ravenna, Edward Gage, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘June Hedgerow’, Caroline Hemming, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Waterlillies’, Agnes Miller Parker, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Still life with Cup and Saucer’, David Donaldson, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Party Table’  Archibald Dunbar McIntosh, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Sleck Cow’, Katie Horsman, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

‘Eoligarry VI’,  Perpetua Pope, The Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

 

The Argyll Collection Reconnected is funded by the Art Fund and supported by Argyll and Bute Council, National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Gannochy Trust, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the William Syson Foundation.