In honour of his contribution to Scottish art and education a Trust Fund has been set up in his name to make an award honour Archie’s invaluable contribution to Scottish art and education by funding awards to individuals or projects that promote the arts in South West Scotland.

The administration of the fund was passed to Archie’s nephews, Alan and John Watt together with nominated Trustees‚ Valerie Sadler and Dawn Henderby. The Trust is concentrating for the moment on fund raising and securing Charitable Status. Decisions on how the funds will be awarded are being discussed with advice from Archie’s friends and colleague‚ Hugh Bryden and Hazel Campbell. Watch this space for further details.

Archie Sutter Watt    2 May – 5 June
Catstrand, High Street, New Galloway, DG7
Open Mon-Sat,10am – 5pm, Sun 12-4pm tel: 01644 420374
Admission free.
 
Please join us for the exhibition opening on Saturday 2nd May 2-4pm. Refreshments Served.

This exhibition offers an opportunity to see and buy a selection of original landscape and still-life watercolours and mono-prints with a special selection of editioned etchings. All profits from sales will go to continue the work of the Archie Sutter Watt Trust Fund – a charitable body set up in 2005 to support education in art for young people in Dumfries and Galloway.  Particularly well known for his expressive depictions of the beautiful landscape of rural Galloway, the Trustees are delighted to be able to present an exhibition of the artist’s work in New Galloway.