Visual Arts Scotland - Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling - Maclaurin 2026

This exhibition invites you to reinterpret folklore from the past, uncover hidden or overlooked stories, or invent the folklore of the future. We are interested in the ways artists and makers use process itself, the act of making, as a conduit for storytelling, where experimentation, material transformation, and the traces of practice can become part of the narrative.

In a time of rapid ecological, social, and technological change, stories help us understand who we are and where we belong. Folklore continues to offer a living framework for exploring identity, resilience, and imagination. Artists and Makers are uniquely placed to carry these narratives forward. By reworking ancient myths or creating new ones, artists can help shape how communities respond to change, find meaning in uncertainty, and imagine alternative futures.

Note all mediums are welcome, including but not limited to textiles, drawing, painting, sculpture, print, installation, digital, and collaborative work.