An exhibition of the works of Joseph Crawhall is to be held at the Fleming Collection in London next year.
The work of the artist is being staged by the Burrell Collection of Glasgow, and the Fleming-Wyfold Art Foundation and will run from 4 February to 12 March.
The exhibition will offer a rare opportunity to see 23 of the finest works by Crawhall (1861–1913). Although sparsely represented in the UK’s large national collections, and little known outside of Scotland, during his lifetime Joseph Crawhall exhibited alongside Degas and Whistler.
This is the first time in twenty-five years that works by the artist, on loan from the Burrell, will be seen in London. There are 140 works by Crawhall at the Burrell Collection. Crawhall’s technical brilliance was so admired by shipping magnate and collector Sir Willliam Burrell, that there are more works by Crawhall in the Burrell Collection than by any other painter.
Born in Northumberland, Joseph Crawhall has always been considered part of the group of young Scottish painters known as the Glasgow Boys.
flemingcollection.com
Leith Folk Club has announced its programme for the first quarter of 2016. The club, which meets every Tuesday at Victoria Park House Hotel on Ferry Road, reopens on January 5 when Leith-born singer-guitarist Dick Gaughan, pictured, appears. Accordionist Sandy Brechin, in a duo with guitarist Ewan Wilkinson, Edinburgh-based duo The Jellyman’s Daughter, leading Scots singer Mick West’s band, Lanarkshire singer-songwriter Tom Clelland, and Brian Ó hEadhra & Fiona Mackenzie of Gaelic singing quartet Cruinn are all among the guests scheduled between January and mid-April.
leithfolkclub.com
Allan Dumbreck and Gayle McPherson, both academics at the University of the West Of Scotland, have co-edited a new book that addresses the direction in education now being embraced by music conservatoires across the land. Music Entrepreneurship (Bloomsbury Methuen, £16.99). In a series of essays, the book charts the ongoing evolution of music businesses and the focus shift to independent companies and individual entrepreneurs, helping emerging artists to find opportunities that may be unadvertised in the professional field. Including advice on forming a band, starting a record label, running events, or building a website, the volume also includes analysis of six case studies, covering live gigs and festivals, recording and publishing, artist management and digital media.
bloomsbury.com/uk/music-entrepreneurship
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