I am an emerging visual artist working in Dundee. After graduating from University of Dundee in 2024 with a degree in Textile Design, I have developed a creative practice responding to the natural world and its rhythms through textiles, drawing and painting. I enjoy intently observing and capturing the textures, colours and patterns present within natural environments and incorporate these within my work to inspire curiosity and celebrate the joy of looking closer.​​
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CV
​Anna Rooney
Born 2002, based in Dundee and Angus.
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Education
2024
BDes Textile Design with Honours from DJCAD, University of Dundee
Group Exhibitions
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2025
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“Making Sense” - community project exhibition at Ninewells Community Garden as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
(October 20th - November 9th)
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"The Harvest/Lammas" at Foursticks Gallery with Art and Nature Collective
Falkland, Fife
(1st - 30th August)
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"Fun A Day Dundee: 2025 Showcase" at Blend Dock Street Studios, Dundee
(4th - 31st July)
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"REMNANTS: Traces of the Past in the Present" with Angus Creatives at St John's Methodist Church, Arbroath
(9th - 18th May)
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"The Nature of Art Edinburgh" with Art and Nature Collective at Custom House in Leith, Edinburgh
(25th - 27th April)
"The Nature of Art" with Art and Nature Collective at Green Gallery in University of Dundee Botanic Gardens, Dundee
(1st - 30th March)
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2024
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"Autumn Treasures" with Art and Nature Collective at Green Gallery in University of Dundee Botanic Gardens, Dundee
(23rd November - 15th December)
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“Residence Residence” at Generator Projects, Dundee
(17th September - 4th October artists on display, final exhibition October 5th - 6th)
“Flourish: Celebrating Feminine Nature and Vivid Imagination” at The Living Room Curators, Dundee
(20th June - 21st September)
DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show, University of Dundee
(25th May - 2nd June)
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2022/23
“Swatch” Level 4 Textiles Work in Progress Showcase at Matthew Building Level 5 Gallery, University of Dundee
(December 7th 2023 - 15th January 2024)
Art, Science and Visual Thinking Showcase at LifeSpace, University of Dundee
(December 15th 2022 - January 16th 2023)
Collections
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2024
Degree show sample, acquired by University of Dundee Museums
Residencies
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2026
"Materialise" residency with Fife Contemporary
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2025
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Self-Directed Residency at Clashnettie Arts Centre
(1st - 28th February)
2024
“Residence Residence” at Generator Projects, Dundee
(17th September - 4th October)
Experience
2025
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Young Person Visitor Host at Hospitalfield House, Arbroath
(April - September)
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Volunteer art workshop facilitator at Ninewells Community Garden, Dundee
(March - Present)
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2024
Online talk for The Loom Shed Graduate Day
(19th June)
2023
Volunteer youth and adult art workshop helper at Boomerang Community Centre, Dundee
(June - August)
Awards​
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2025
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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival - Regional Participatory Arts Fund
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2024
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VACMA Early Career Bursary
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One to Watch for Colour in Design Awards
Fife Contemporary New Maker Award
Saltern Prize for Textiles
Features
2025
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“5 Angus artists you might meet at this year’s festival of makers”, The Courier article by Chris Mugan, April 30th
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5231485/artists-to-meet-angus-festival-of-makers/
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2024
"Seedlings III: Autumn", Seedlings Studio magazine, Autumn issue
“Creative Base: People Who Shape Dundee”, Creative Dundee article
https://creativedundee.com/2024/10/creative-base-people-who-shape-dundee/
“Colour In Design Awards One to Watch”, Colour in Design Awards article
https://www.colourindesignaward.org/post/one-to-watch-anna-rooney
“Fife Contemporary Selects New Makers Awards 2024”, Fife Contemporary blog post
https://www.fcac.co.uk/2024/06/fife-contemporary-selects-new-makers-awards-2024/