Following their first Symposium last year, the second will be held from Saturday 23rd July till Monday 1st August 2011.

With the support of the local community and businesses, ten sculptors from Britain and abroad will each create a large sculpture in Dumfriesshire red sandstone. These works should reflect the history and culture of the area. Kirkcudbright, an ancient port and Royal Burgh since 1455, is famous as the Artists’ Town, home to the Glasgow Boys school, and still a centre for artists today, in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Applications are invited from experienced stone sculptors from Britain and abroad. Only travelling expenses within the UK can be paid, but sculptors from other countries are welcome to apply if they will be in the UK this July.

Costs of accommodation and meals will also be met, and tools and equipment will be available. Last year each sculptor received £500 at the end of the Symposium, and the plan is to do the same this year.

To apply and for more information please contact Andrew Macdonald info@artnewsscotland.co.uk or Tom Allan allansculpt@yahoo.co.uk (+44) (0)7711 523 153