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Gala Day Pictures

On Sunday 17 September 2023, we marked five years since opening the newly restored City Observatory as a centre for contemporary art.

Our Collective Gala brought together artists, performers, makers, local restaurants, astronomers, visitors, staff and supporters in a day that showcased all that Collective is.

We're thrilled to share this gallery of photographs taken by Sally Jubb on the day.

Performers in Zoe Gibson's 'Celestial Revel' prepare for their performance. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Producer Rachael Simpson introduces Rabindranath X Bhose's 'DANCE IN THE SACRED DOMAIN'. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Alby's 'Big Hot Bangers' at Collective's Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Face painting at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Makers Stalls at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Makers Stalls at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Performers in Zoe Gibson's 'Celestial Revel'. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Performers in Zoe Gibson's 'Celestial Revel'. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Musicians in Zoe Gibson's 'Celestial Revel'. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Performers in Zoe Gibson's 'Celestial Revel'. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

The sign-up desk at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Play activities at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Play activities at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Observatory House self-guided tours at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Cooke Telescope tours with Astronomical Society of Edinburgh at Collective Gala, 2023. Image credit: Sally Jubb.

Collective Gala 2023. Image credit Sally Jubb.