Local MP Opens New Peterhead Art Gallery

Arcaro Arts expands into new premises
Eilidh Whiteford, MP for Banff and Buchan, joined Melissa Arcaro at the weekend to cut the ribbon on Arcaro's expanded Peterhead arts project.

 Local artist Elinor Grieve
Gallery owner Melissa Arcaro
Eilidh Whiteford MP

Arcaro Arts, which previously stood on Kirk Street, has expanded into enlarged premises opposite Morrison's on Queen Street. The gallery is set to continue its work in providing an artistic space for local groups, as well as hosting exhibitions and other arts events.

Cutting the ribbon on the new gallery, which hosted an exhibition from self-taught wildlife artist Elinor Grieve on its opening day, MP Eilidh Whiteford commented:

"I am delighted to be able to declare Arcaro Arts' expanded premises open for business. The new gallery is a fantastic venue in a great location. It will breathe new life into the town centre of Peterhead and offers great opportunities to local artists to exhibit their work and my congratulations and best wishes for the future go to Melissa and the team."

Melissa Arcaro, who heads the gallery, commented:

"The fact that we have had to expand into larger premises shows what a real appetite there is for this kind of amenity in Peterhead. The stunning new venue is also well-placed to benefit from increased footfall. As well as continuing our arts work with local groups, the new venue will act as a showcase for talented local artists."

The gallery, on Balmoor Terrace, is open 10am-4pm from Monday to Saturday and 12pm-3pm on Sundays.