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ALT Promotional graphic for the Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA). The VACMA logo appears at the top in bold black lettering with a coral-coloured banner behind it and the text "Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards" underneath. Below, on a light grey background, black text reads: "Bursaries for Visual Artists and Craft Makers". A blue highlighted banner displays the deadline: "Apply by 20 October 2026". The design features a textured white and grey background with coral accents along the bottom edge.
ALT ‘Self Portrait at an Easel’ (1816) by Reverend John Thomson of Duddingston, depicting the artist at work on a painting.
ALT 15th century silver pendant from Crossraguel Abbey.
ALT Medieval pottery from Ayr, 13-14th Century.
ALT Mid-13th century grave slab with engraving of a sword with a trilobate hilt.
ALT A stylized, colourful painting by artist Elena Kourenkova, showing a woman in a red dress seated with one arm raised in a dance-like pose. Opposite her stands a musician in a suit and hat playing a saxophone. Sunbeams, abstract geometric shapes, and bright blues, yellows, and pinks fill the background, creating a lively, jazzy atmosphere.
ALT A soft, impressionistic painting of an Ayr Street. People sit at a shaded bus stop labeled “Town Hall,” while others walk or stand along the wide pedestrian walkway. The scene features muted pastel tones and blurred edges, giving it a calm, dreamy atmosphere. Beneath the artwork, a grey-blue banner displays the text “RODDY MCKENZIE EXHIBITION” with “EXHIBITION” in pink.
ALT A bright yellow graphic image advertising a “Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market.” At the top is a retro-style circular design with rings of orange, teal, cream, and yellow. Bold white text with black outlines reads “Vintage & Vinyl Pop-Up Market.” Below, event details state: “The Grain Exchange | 77–81 High St, Ayr. Sat 31 Jan 2026. 10am – 4pm.” A tagline at the bottom says, “Unlock your inner retro at this Vintage & Vinyl Market.”
ALT A painted street scene showing people waiting at a bus stop and walking along a city street lined with buildings, rendered in soft, muted tones. A banner across the bottom reads “Roddy McKenzie Exhibition” in white and pink text on a blue background.
ALT Square promotional poster with a grey speckled background and a bright pink paint-stroke banner. At the top left is the Scottish Book Trust logo. Text reads “Alloway Library presents a conversation with Chris Brookmyre.” On the right is a photo of a bald man in a dark jacket leaning forward. The name “CHRIS BROOKMYRE” appears in large white letters across the pink banner.
ALT Image of Rozelle House front entrance with light snow on ground.
ALT A colourful banner shows seven people standing against bright, solid-coloured backgrounds, each holding books or a laptop. Below the images, large bold text reads “Tarbolton Library Temporary Closure.” Additional text explains that due to unforeseen circumstances the library will be closed from Tuesday 9th December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. A note at the bottom apologises for any inconvenience caused.
ALT A purple background with the Hogwarts crest surrounded by sparkles. Text reads: ‘Harry Potter Storytelling & Drama Workshop’. Moxie Creative Kids Events logo in the corner.
ALT A Halloween Graphic that says 'Halloween Crafts'.
ALT A collage of Ayr Guildry historical artefacts. Top left: a stained-glass window with two richly coloured medieval figures. Top middle: a ceremonial chain with an engraved medallion depicting a building. Top right: a plaque reading “Ayr Guildry Corney and Barrow, Scotland’s oldest working wine cellars, founded 1766 by eight Ayr Guildry members.” Bottom: a close-up of an old wooden chest with metal locks and a painted scroll inscription reading “Wee dye, to live.”
ALT A colourful illustrated artwork styled like stained glass panels. Each panel depicts scenes linked to Ayrshire: a farmer with a scythe under the rising sun, cows grazing in fields, a central robed figure titled The Spirit of Ayrshire, a woman churning butter and cheese, and sheep in the hills. The panels are framed with intricate red, blue, and green patterned borders.
ALT A promotional poster for the Imperial War Museums’ VJ Day 80th anniversary project. The top left shows the IWM logo in blue with “Imperial War Museums.” Across the top center are layered, semi-transparent images of World War II scenes: soldiers in combat, a wounded person lying down, and two soldiers standing with a rifle and a flag. The word “PEACE?” appears vertically along the left side of the images. Below, large bold text reads “August 1945: It was over then.” Along the bottom are logos for VJ Day 80, Manchester Metropolitan University, SODA School of Digital Arts, “Freedom Then & Now,” and the National and District War Graves Commission. The overall color scheme is muted pastels with navy blue and red text accents.
ALT Dark blue graphic background featuring white bunting along the top edges. Centered are three logos: the Girvan and District Great War Project, "Our Freedom: Then & Now", and a large white "V" with "80" above it and "VJ Day" below. Below the logos is a red ribbon banner with white text reading "UNTOLD STORIES – Girvan and District Great War Project". Along the bottom of the image is a row of illustrated red poppies.
ALT A promotional image for Ayr Comic Con by BGCP, featuring a cartoon-style superhero character in red and purple costume. The event runs from Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th July across three venues: Ayr Town Hall, Cutty-Sark Centre, and The Grain Exchange. It highlights free entry and activities for all ages, including artists, toys, merchandise, cards & crafts, character meet & greets, movie & TV props, and a superhero inflatable. Bold red and white text is set against a blue comic-style background.