Julie Hollis in her Studio
Julie is a contemporary landscape artist living in the beautiful Scottish region of Dumfries and Galloway. Born in Birmingham, England, Julie has lived in Scotland for the past 35 years.
She currently lives in The Artists’ Town of Kirkcudbright, a small and vibrant harbour town and popular tourist destination. Her work is inspired almost exclusively by the surrounding countryside and shorelines, but also by Julie's travels around Scotland in her little 1984 VW T25 camper van, which she has named 'The Escape Pod'. Julie uses a variety of media, and is keen to explore themes and techniques rather than focus on one genre.
Background
Now a full time artist, Julie previously owned an award winning gallery in Dumfries. After surviving a battle with breast cancer, Julie downsized and now works from her studio in Kirkcudbright town centre. This has allowed her to focus exclusively on her practice and development.
Prior to that, Julie was a primary school teacher specialising in helping children overcome barriers to learning, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and trauma.
Her teaching qualifications include a B.Ed (Hons) in Primary Learning and Art & Design, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education.
Julie is also certified and insured as a Reiki Master Practitioner, Colour & Art Healer and Mindfulness Therapist.
Studio
Since 2022 Julie has worked from a small studio located in Kirkcudbright town centre, utilising the former shop and office space of a long disused Austin Rover garage.
The space is perfect for Julie's needs - big enough to display what she's doing and small enough to be cosy on a Scottish winter's day! It's a working studio and Julie can be found there on most days, but as it's not a shop Julie does not advertise regular opening hours.
As such, visitors are made very welcome on days when the open sign is displayed. Appointments to visit can be made, and are encouraged if it's a special visit.
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Celebrating the Artists and Venues of Kirkcudbright Art Map 2023
Mitchell Gallery, Kirkcudbright Galleries
Autumn Exhibition 2023 - 2024
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Arts and Crafts Trail Exhibition 2019-2023
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Summer Exhibition 2018-2024
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Five Go Wild 2020
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright
DGFAS Summer Exhibition 2013-15
Gracefield Arts Centre
Lochinch Art Festival 2012
Group exhibition
Exhibition with Andi Alexander 2006-2007
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
Exhibition with Andi Alexander 2005
Lockerbie Library
Group exhibition with Ken Bryden and Andi Alexander 2004
Harbour Cottage Gallery
Art & Design Department Degree Exhibition 1985-1989
University of Worcester
Julie Hollis Art Studio
Royal Garage
10 Mews Lane
Kirkcudbright
DG6 4HE
Tel: 07887932101
Email: julie@juliehollis.co.uk
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Perpetual Display 2023-present
Julie Hollis Art Studio, Kirkcudbright
Perpetual Display 2022-2023
Made on Cloud 9, Kirkcudbright (own gallery)
Still Alive - A Journey through Treatment for Cancer 2022
Made on Cloud 9, Kirkcudbright
Perpetual Display 2011 - 2021
Cloud 9 Studio Gallery, Dumfries (own gallery)
Solo Exhibition 2014
Tolbooth Arts Centre, Kirkcudbright
Solo exhibition 2011
Threave Gardens Visitor Centre, Castle Douglas
Solo exhibition 2010
Hullabaloo, Dumfries
Solo exhibition 2008-2009
Castle Douglas Art Gallery
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OPEN STUDIO EVENTS
Kirkcudbright Art & Craft Trail 2015 - 2024
Spring Fling Open Studios 2019 - 2022
2024 - 2025
AWARDS
DG Unlimited ‘Together Again’ Bursary
EBSQ Juried Plus Artist Award
Certified Member - Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere
MEMBERSHIPS
Upland
Society of Scottish Artists
Dumfries and Galloway Fine Arts Society
Kirkcudbright Art Map
Professional Artists & Makers Co-operative
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2024 - ‘Towards a More Sustainable Practice’ - workshop funded by GSAB in association
with Upland, presented by The Old Mill Gallery, Palnackie through layers of tone, colour, and material intent.
