50 artists from the Highlands and beyond are taking part in West Coast Open 4, the new exhibition at an talla solais in Ullapool from 22 August to 21 September 2008.
28 August 2008

Theatrical legend and raconteur Victor Spinetti offers a peek into an extraordinary life and career in A Very Private Diary - Revisited which appears throughout the UK starting in Inverness on 9 September 2008.
28 August 2008

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is carrying out a survey as part of research for their project 'Nine Trades of Dundee' which aims to bring trade and art together.
28 August 2008

craftscotland, the promotion agency for Scotland’s contemporary crafts today announced the appointment of a new Director. Emma Walker joins craftscotland from Arts About Manchester, where she was Audience Development Manager.

Inverness Arts Forum is delighted to announce that the next event in the Lunchtime Concert Series in Inverness Town House will be a recital by acclaimed pianist Jill Crossland on Thursday 11th September at 1.00pm
27 August 2008

Caroline Bury, Cromarty Arts Trust 2008 Student Residency Prize-winner is having an small exhibition of the work she has produced during her residency, in her Studio in Cromarty, on Friday. The Student Prize is awarded annually to a recent graduate of the Art Schools in Scotland, and has been running for the past three years. Caroline Graduated from Moray College, and has been spending her month-long residency painting some beautiful figurative work, inspired by a ceilidh she attended in the town, and using mixed media to produce some dramatic landscapes.


27 August 2008

‘S e prìomh obair-ealain co-aimsireil a th’ anns An Leabhar Mhòr, Leabhar Mòr na Gàidhlig, ‘Leabhar Cheanannais’ na 21mh linne, a tha a’ cruinneachadh còmhla obair còrr air 200 neach bho na h-ealain lèirsinneach, bàird agus sgrìobhadairean-ealain à Alba is Èirinn. An dèidh tlachd mhòr a thoirt dha luchd-amais air feadh an t-saoghail, ag adhartachadh is ag àrdachadh ìomhaigh eadar-nàiseanta na Gàidhlig tro thaisbeanaidhean is thachartasan co-cheangailte, tha an leabhar fhèin air a thighinn gu bhith na ulaidh chruinnneachaidh agus tha barrachd fèill air a-nis na bha a-riamh. Mar fhreagairt air an iarrtas seo tha Pròiseact nan Ealan – Buidheann Ealain na Gàidhlig – air leth toilichte gum bi an dara deasachadh den Leabhar Mhòr, ris an robhar cho togarrach a’ feitheamh, air a chur air bhog le Mike Russell BPA aig Urras Leabhraichean na h-Alba, Dùn Èideann air 29mhLùnastal.


27 August 2008

An Leabhar Mòr, The Great Book of Gaelic, is a major contemporary artwork, a 21st century 'Book of Kells', that brings together the work of more than 200 visual artists, poets and calligraphers from Scotland and Ireland. After thrilling audiences around the world, promoting and raising the international profile of Gaelic through exhibitions and associated events, the book itself has become a collector's item and is in higher demand than ever. In response to this demand, Pròiseact nan Ealan - The Gaelic Arts Agency are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited launch of the second edition of The Great Book by MSP Mike Russell at the Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh on 29th August.

27 August 2008

Scottish Book Trust is currently open for applications for our hugely successful mentoring programme. The mentoring programme is aimed at established and emergent writers, playwrights, screenwriters and illustrators who have a specific project on which they'd like some dedicated support.


27 August 2008

HICA, a new art-space located approximately 12 miles south of Inverness, opened on the 24th August with ‘Concrete Now!’ an exhibition of work by David Bellingham, Richard Couzins, Alec Finlay, Peter Suchin and Chris Tosic.


27 August 2008

This year Wordplay 2008, Shetland’s seventh annual book festival will feature a number of opportunities for budding creative writers of all ages to hone their writing skills and learn about different aspects of the art of creative writing with the help of some of the festival’s esteemed guests.

27 August 2008

Trusadh Nam Fonn was held this weekend (23-24 August 2008) in Polochar Inn, South Uist.
26 August 2008

The Glenfiddich Distillery is pleased to announce an evening of book and poetry readings with our first poet/ writer in residence, Kenneth Steven, on Wednesday 27th August at 6.30pm.
26 August 2008

Applications invited for Talente 2009

Craftscotland has been invited to act as 'mentors' organising the collation and selection of Scottish applicants for Talente 2009.

http://www.craftscotland.org/talente.html

Moray based Theatre Company Wildbird is presenting two preview performances of their hard hitting new drama at the Warehouse in Lossiemouth on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of September at 7.30pm.
25 August 2008

The Scottish Arts Council has announced the appointment of Leonie Bell as Creative Programmer for Scotland for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Leonie will curate a programme of high quality, accessible and innovative activity as part of Scotland’s contribution to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.
25 August 2008

As part of their national tour, V.AMP Productions are bringing Fleeto, written and directed by Paddy Cunneen to the Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin on the 1st October, and The Universal Hall, Findhorn on the 3rd October 2008. The Arts Development team is looking for young people aged 14 years and over who would love the opportunity to work with a professional theatre company.
25 August 2008

The Thursday 11th September concert in the Badenoch Centre will be a lively mix of songs and tunes with Guthan Gàidhealach - Highland Voices, featuring the Fiona Mackenzie Band, Meantime, Andrea Beaton & Kimberley Fraser.
25 August 2008

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scottish Arts Council and FST have launched Made In Scotland, a fund to support Scottish theatre and dance artists to present their best work at the Fringe 2009.
21 August 2008

Castle Gallery in Inverness will be presenting a solo exhibition by Joe Davie from 6-27 September 2008.
21 August 2008

Do you upload stuff on YouTube, MySpace and such to show off your creativity? Are you 25 or under and interested in getting an international platform to show-off your creative work? You have just one week left to get your work into NOISE Festival 2008, the Europe-wide showcase of young creative talent (aged 25 and under)!
21 August 2008

Channel 4 are scouring the country for the UK's most exciting young creative talent for the 4Talent Awards. The closing date for entries is 29 August 2008.
21 August 2008

Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross are playing Croy Village hall next Saturday evening 23 August as part of their “No Hall too Small Tour”. Hank is a remarkable man. Having qualified as a doctor and worked as a gynaecologist, he took to Country and Western music through his association with rock and Country stars in the 1970s. His take on the music is sly. You are never quite sure if he is takingth emickey out of the whole scene.
21 August 2008

The Gaelic Society of Inverness’s Annual Concert ‘Teachd an Tìr nan Gàidheal’ will be held at the One Touch Theatre, Eden Court this Friday the 22nd of August 2008 at 7.30pm.
21 August 2008

The TMSA announce their Traditional Arts Declaration.
21 August 2008

There will be a visual arts and crafts day on Wednesday 17 September at Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Sleat, Isle of Skye.
21 August 2008

Backroom conniving, naked ambition, insider dealing, moral ambiguity, hypocrisy and corruption at the highest levels… a dynamic and inventive production with all the elements of thriller, adventure and the supernatural. This is a revival of the final ever show at Mull Little Theatre – an acclaimed, innovative and very accessible production which was loved by critics and audiences alike.

20 August 2008

Festival Director Jason Rose and Eden Court Theatre Director Colin Marr today (Tues 19 August 2008) launched the Fifth Inverness Book Festival, now relocated to its rightful home in Eden Court Theatre.
20 August 2008

Over the coming weeks Bogbain Farm at Inverness will be hosting a wealth of musical talent such as the legendary Dick Vaughan and Irish fiddler Gerry O'Connor.
20 August 2008

Original Print brings together a collection of hand-made prints that explore the diversity of techniques that come under the banner of printmaking. The exhibition includes screenprints, woodcuts, linocuts, etchings and lithographs by Highland-based artist printmakers and others. There are information panels on the main printmaking techniques and examples of tools and equipment used in the creation of original prints.

20 August 2008

On 12-14 September 2008 the southernmost of the Western Isles of Scotland hosts its tenth jazz festival.
19 August 2008

Plans for the proposed centre of excellence for international creativity in Shetland have moved closer following a major investment of £965,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
19 August 2008

Originally hailing form Inverness Scottish harp and song duo Gillian Fleetwood and Fraya Thomsen have recently been described as “two of the most exciting exponents of the Scottish Harp”. They are about to launch their debut album Tree of Strings which is the result of hard work and two very impressive music careers to date.

18 August 2008

Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th September 2008 - Jenny Eclair, Jeremy Hardy and Many More Hit The East Coast For 4 Side-Splitting Days.
18 August 2008

On the eve of the Second World War, two fresh-faced Cambridge ornithologists, are sent by the government to survey the bird population on a remote, uninhabited Scottish island.
14 August 2008

A Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop will be running for all interested parties on Monday 25 August 2008.  The workshop runs from 6.30-9.30pm in Elgin High School, Elgin.  Sports and Arts should provide a safe and fun environment for children and young people. Every week hundreds of thousands of youngsters happily and safely participate in the care of dedicated sports coaches.  To ensure that good work continues in a safe environment, organisers, coaches and parents must be aware of child protection issues.

14 August 2008

Written and adapted by Ray Bradbury, directed by Gill Robertson, designed by Karen Tennent, lighting designed by Paul Sorley, choreography by Christine Devaney, with music composed and performed by David Paul Jones. The creative team also includes: Video Artist, Jonathan Charles; Aerial Designer/Technician, Jonothan Campbell and Aerial Artist, Jennifer Paterson.


14 August 2008

After their success earlier this year with The Emperor’s New Kilt (Winner, Best show for Children and Young People at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2008), Wee Stories and the National Theatre of Scotland have joined forces again to present ONE GIANT LEAP. This show is co-created and performed by Andy Cannon, Iain Johnstone and David Trouton.

13 August 2008

Please read on for the final line up at the Ullapool Guitar Festival 2008.
13 August 2008

Local writer Mandy Haggith is celebrating the publication of her first non-fiction book, called Paper Trails: From Trees to Trash – The True Cost of Paper, by Virgin Books/Random House. The book was launched at Achins Bookshop, Inverkirkaig, at 7.30 on Tuesday 12 August. Mandy read and signed copies, and gave a slideshow of pictures from the global journey she undertook to research the book.

13 August 2008

Perth Museum and Art Gallery has added to its award-winning collection in recent months, with assistance from The Art Fund and The National Fund for Acquisitions.
12 August 2008

Over 200 youngsters marched through the streets of Stornoway last week to celebrate the beginning of Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich, a tuition-based week-long Gaelic music and language festival.
12 August 2008

On Thursday 31 July 2008, Scottish Screen launched a new £300,000 Digital Projection Equipment Fund to help fit-out cinemas, multi-art spaces and other venues in rural and remote areas of Scotland with equipment to enable them to project films digitally. A further £100,000 is available through HI~Arts for smaller scale organisations such as community groups and film societies.
08 August 2008

This one day symposium taking place on 4 September 2008 at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, provides an opportunity for critical consideration of Highland imagery, through historical and contemporary art research and practice including photography and film, and in relation to song and placenames.

06 August 2008

Read about the latest news regarding Gaelic development in the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey with the Summer 2008 edition of the bilingual newsletter 'Cur is Fàs'.

06 August 2008

On 7th August 2008 at Summer Isles Post Office on Tanera Mor there will be a small stamp launch ceremony with artist Saki Satom. 
06 August 2008

Calling all freelancers - need money to train? The Skillset Scotland Training Fund is now open.
05 August 2008

Artists from Borders Sculptors collective will be exhibiting an eclectic mix of work around the garden, this is the first time the group has shown at Inverewe from 9th August to 9th October 2008

05 August 2008

Scotland's Rural Past (SRP) first annual conference will take place on Saturday 15 November 2008 at the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre.
05 August 2008

The Scottish Arts Council is delighted to announce that David Malouf, the internationally renowned Australian novelist, short story writer and poet, has accepted the Scottish Arts Council’s invitation to visit Scotland this Autumn as the second Muriel Spark International Fellow.
04 August 2008

A theme of myth and legend runs through this year's Black Isle Words Festival. Now in its ninth year, this popular get-together for writers and book lovers is known as the small, friendly festival. Taking place this year over the weekend of 19th - 21st September, it looks set to live up to that reputation.
04 August 2008

Some of Scotland’s most popular authors will be heading to the Hebridean island of Islay, for the third Islay Book Festival on 6th and 7th September 2008. The Festival has built its reputation on inviting authors whom readers want to hear, and was started up by a prizewinning Book Group on the island.
04 August 2008

Arts Trust Scotland has launched its first website: www.artstrustscotland.org.uk providing information about the Trust and what it funds ahead of the next funding deadline on 12 September.
04 August 2008

Submission of Art work is warmly invited for this year's West Coast Open exhibition.
04 August 2008

Local artist Susan Brown is making the most of the opportunities offered by an talla solais the new Visual Arts Centre in Ullapool. Susan rents one of the individual studios and has now agreed to show her work in the gallery space, with her exhibition Duality opening on Sunday 3rd August.
04 August 2008