YES! An Art And Craft Exhibition
On Saturday June 8th from 10 am to 5 pm, there will be an Art and Craft exhibition in Corrie hall in aid of the YES campaign for Scottish independence – and there’s a preview on the Friday evening, June 7th, with a glass of wine.
It is important to make clear that this is not a fundraising event for the SNP, in just the same way as a vote for independence is not a vote for the SNP. Independence is a means of giving Scotland the right to choose its own leaders, no matter who they may be. The YES campaign is supported by the Green Party and by some sections of the Labour party, as well as many non-affiliated people who want independence.
The exhibition will consist of work by Arran artists, including painting, sculpture and craft-work. One quarter of any sales money will go to the YES campaign and the remainder to the artist. There will be food, drink and music, with a concert in the evening, and the main intention is to have an enjoyable day and provide a venue for the issue of Independence to be discussed. Everyone is welcome, including anyone inclined against Independence who’d like to talk to other people or just enjoy art and food in a sociable atmosphere.
Many people have yet to make up their minds on this vital issue, and it may help to meet others who are confident about Scotland’s future. Most supporters of the YES campaigners take the more extreme prophecies with a pinch of salt. Warnings of doom and promises of a land flowing with milk and honey are equally unrealistic. Many of the arguments are based on speculative economic predictions rather than community co-operation and the satisfaction at being able to control our own destiny, but there is the possibility that independence may stimulate a new cultural and economic future of Scotland. It might even include the provision of roads, transport and services on Arran!
Please come to the exhibition, any time on Saturday 8th June from 10 am until 5 pm. Meet friends, look at the work, enjoy the food and drink, listen to the music, buy an artwork if you like it – and exchange views about the big decision that is waiting to be made.
