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Shetland Textile Working Museum to take up temporary residence at Böd of Gremista
Shetland Amenity Trust has announced that the Shetland Textile Working Museum is to take up temporary residence at the Böd of Gremista from 1st May 2010.
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:31:16 GMT


The Bike Shed - Volunteer Sign Up Day
The Bike Shed, community arts centre in Inverness has now been open for almost two months and they are they are now looking to expand but to do so they need a group of dedicated volunteers. They have had lots of people expressing an interest in volunteering so they thought it would be a good idea to get everyone together for a 'Volunteer Sign Up Day' on Wednesday 24th March 2010.
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:47:03 GMT


Top Traditional Musicians head to Glengarry for double bill music night
Top Traditional Musicians head to Glengarry for double bill music night It’s not every night that a venue can boast that two of Scotland's best traditional acts are performing but that is exactly what is happening in Glengarry Community Centre on Friday 19 March 2010.
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:46:24 GMT


Just weeks to the fourth Aviemore Trade Show
With only a few weeks before the doors open, on the 25th April 2010, the fourth Aviemore Trade Show promises to be yet another busy, and exciting, show for everyone involved!
Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:42:00 GMT


Staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI recognised for their academic achievements
Staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI recognised for their academic achievements The quality of scholarship and research of two members of the academic staff at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, the national centre for Gaelic language and culture, has been recognised at the highest level.
Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:59:56 GMT


Call for Artists for The Big Art Sale in Cromarty
The Big Art Sale runs from Saturday 19th June - Sunday 27th June 2010 as part of the Highlands Open Studios event at the Stables Gallery, Cromarty.

Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:19:09 GMT


Cultural Enterprise Office March 2010 E-Bulletin
The March 2010 edition of the Cultural Enterprise Office E-Bulletin is now available to download.
Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:03:37 GMT


Inside craftscotland March 2010
The March 2010 edition of the craftscotland e-bulletin is now available to dowload.
Posted on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:32:00 GMT


Up and coming events at Timespan
Timespan Museum and Arts Centre has announced details of some of their up and coming events for Spring 2010.
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:28:20 GMT


Singing Workshop with Corrina Hewat
Saturday March 20th from 11am – 4pm will be a Singing Day at The Stables in Cromarty. This day long workshop will be led by one of Scotland’s foremost performers and local girl – Corrina Hewat.
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:12:59 GMT


Oil Paintings by Isabell Dickson and Vega at the Castle Gallery
Oil Paintings by Isabell Dickson and Vega at the Castle Gallery A duo of Highland artists, one from Lewis and the other from Inverness will be holding an exhibition of their oil paintings from the 8th of May at the Castle Gallery in Inverness.
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:40 GMT


North Highland Connections Continues to Expand!
North Highland Connections Continues to Expand! At a time when there are ever-increasing fears for the funding challenges facing the Arts, North Highland Connections is determined to continue with the ambitious vision which inspired its founding in 2008. 
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:33:05 GMT


Harris Tweed Hebrides hits Russian market
Harris Tweed Hebrides, based at Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis, has been included in a high-powered campaign to attract Russia’s big spenders to top-end British consumer products.
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:48:44 GMT


Mhairi Killin: Absent Voices
“A person’s memory retains everything they have experienced during their lifetime. Cultures also have memories which record the collective efforts and achievements of individuals. Cultural memory also needs landmarks and traces to retain and transmit facts. This kind of memory can be an object, building, environment, ritual or work of art.” Eva Silvatouri
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:56:12 GMT


Latest News from Voluntary Arts Scotland

Voluntary Arts Scotland has updated their website with their latest round of news, funding opportunities and job vacancies for March 2010.

Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:14:29 GMT


Freelance Coordinator required for SCART
Cultural organisations across Scotland have come together to form a new umbrella body for arts and cultural touring: SCART, the Scottish Community and Rural Touring Forum.
Posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT


Craft Matters
Linda Barker, Baroness Byford, Sir Terence Conran, Siobhan Davies CBE, Baroness Flather, Sir Nicholas Goodison and Ed Vaizey MP were among more than 150 guests at the House of Lords on Tuesday 9 March 2010 to show their support for contemporary craft.
Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:09:44 GMT


Two outstanding concerts for Inverness Town House
The busiest classical music venue in The Highlands will shortly host two exceptional concerts in two days.
Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:19:20 GMT


Ealain ann an Sgoile Àth Tharracail / Art in Acharacle School
An innovative new visual art project is well underway for the new Acharacle Community Primary School.
Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:14:16 GMT


HI~Arts Web Marketing Workshop tour of Scotland 2010
HI~Arts Web Marketing Workshop tour of Scotland 2010 A series of Web Marketing Workshops which are being run by HI-Arts are to take place throughout the Highlands and Islands from April - June 2010.
Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:20 GMT


Absent Voices at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Absent Voices presents a new body of work by one of Scotland’s most innovative and dynamic artists, Mhairi Killin, from 27 March to 24 April 2010 at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:17:44 GMT


Moray College UHI Fashion Show
On Wednesday 17th March 2010 Moray College UHI staff and students will host a ‘Gala Fashion Show’ featuring clothes from George at Asda, all proceeds from the tickets sales and raffles will be donated to the Help for Heroes charity.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:03 GMT


Dates announced for the Ledgowan Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fairs and new online Arts Newsletter
The dates have been announced for the Ledgowan Arts, Crafts and Gifts Fairs taking place in 2010. 
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:09:52 GMT


Major Renaissance Exhibition Comes to the North of Scotland in April 2010
For the first time in Scotland, three major British collections are loaning precious drawings, seen only once in a generation, to the new, award winning, eco-designed Moray Art Centre from 24 April to 22 August 2010.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:13:47 GMT


'One Up One Down' at Universal Hall
'One Up One Down' at Universal Hall Women under pressure is the theme of Natasha Gilmore’s latest serving of choreographic comedy presented by Gilmore Productions on 20 March 2010 at Universal Hall in Findhorn.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:50:56 GMT


Arts & Business Scotland Awards - Call for Nominations
Arts & Business Scotland has opened nominations for the annual Arts & Business Scotland Awards 2010.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:07:31 GMT


Katona Twins return to Inverness
Katona Twins return to Inverness Guitar duo, identical twins Peter and Zoltan Katona have become firm favourites with the Inverness Chamber Music audience since their first appearance in Inverness Town House in 2004. They will be returning to The Highlands once again on Tuesday 16th March 2010.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:05 GMT


Adam Barker-Mill Colour Play on display at the Pier Arts Centre
Adam Barker-Mill Colour Play on display at the Pier Arts Centre The study of colour theory and our direct perception of it are fully exploited in Adam Barker-Mill’s work which is exhibited at the Pier Arts Centre from 27 February to 10 April 2010.
Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:40:37 GMT


Can you lend a book to the Blue Spine Collection?
Can you lend a book to the Blue Spine Collection?

Blue Spine is a newly commissioned artwork by artist Shauna McMullan involving the creation of a single, long, blue, line of books borrowed and collected from women throughout Scotland.

Posted on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:38:04 GMT


Promote YT presents SKILL UP 2010
SKILL UP 2010 practitioner’s networking and skill development event will take place 16–18 April 2010 at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.
Posted on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:04:39 GMT


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