Out of the Blue is a social-enterprise and arts venue based in an old army Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street in Leith. They hold classes, around 450 a year, rent studio space to artists, host exhibitions and run community projects, including work with disadvantaged young people in Leith.
On Thursday 27th May, Out of the Blue revealed the fantastic redevelopment of the Drill Hall. Finally the thrum of construction was replaced with the hum of creative activity and all this on a scale this grand old building has never before experienced.
Great new music and multi-purpose rooms are available immediately for use – click here for more information – whilst the new studios have been snapped up fast.
The Drill Hall hot water will be provided by some beautiful solar panels and those visiting will find sustenance at the café – also bringing their delicious fare to the world with new outside catering services from an extended kitchen and an extended training project funded by Capital City Partnership.
These additions, along with the sculpture garden and new meeting and workshop rooms, mean that the Drill Hall is an exciting place to be at the moment. Check out the calendar of events, workshops and classes on OOTB's website and don’t forget to catch the open studios and resident artists’ exhibition running until 10th June.
To read more about the re-opening of the Drill Hall and to hear an interview with Out of the Blue chairman John Mollesonby by the Guardian Edinburgh, click here.
Forthcoming events
Arts Market Leith Festival Saturday 12th June
Part of the Leith Festival programme – a chance to buy unique artwork and crafts direct from the artists in the relaxed atmosphere of the Drill Hall. Some 50 artists and makers will be selling their wares. Plus, a special Arts Market Bruncheon.
Click here for more details.
Remembrance Exhibition 14th–19th June
An exhibition by Leith-based sculptor Duncan Robertson. Building and expanding on previous work, he produces site specific sculpture for the unique space of the Drill Hall on the theme of remembrance and reflection. Not to be missed.
Click here for more details.
Exposed '10 Exhibition 23rd June–1st July
Outstanding images by final year photography students from Stevenson College Edinburgh. Once again this award winning photography department presents an exhibition of exciting new talent working in the fields of commercial and fine art photography. Click here for more details.
For a complete listing of all special events at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, please click here.
WORKSHOPS Please click here for more information on all workshops during June at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
CLASSES Please click here for more information on all classes during June at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.
Out of the Blue Arts & Education Trust Out of the Blue Drill Hall 36 Dalmeny Street Edinburgh EH6 8RG
Tel: 0131 555 7100 Twitter: @ootbdrillhall
