MiK Bits & Pieces Exhibition

Bits and Pieces was the 3rd pilot exhibition that formed part of a larger Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) project to renovate the Kirkintilloch Town Hall as a new heritage and exhibition space. The exhibition showcased the collaboration between local historians Edward Z. Smith and Don Martin, with artist Trevor Cromie. The exhibition featured newly made giclée prints of works selected from their extensive archives, highlighting and offering unique insights into East Dunbartonshire’s changing social and industrial landscape and many of the people and things associated with them. A Public Talk and discussion event also formed part of the process.

While Don and Edward have generously shared their archives for use in publications both local and national, this was their first collaboration of this kind, opening up their shared passion for the history and heritage of the area, as well as their desire to not only preserve but see their archives being used and developed for the future.

The MiK Exhibitions and Community Engagement programme was a year long pilot of exhibitions, realised through a collaboration between local groups in the community, artists and the Made in Kirkintilloch project. Each exhibition drew on local heritage knowledge and interest as a catalyst for exhibition-making.The programme was developed by Fiona Dean working with communities, artists and EDLC staff.