St Kilda artist residencies 2013 – call for artists

14th April 2013

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With its dramatic vistas, stark beauty and splendid isolation, St Kilda is a dream destination for many artists. This summer, two artists will be given the chance to take up ‘residence’ on the remotest archipelago in the UK.

The National Trust for Scotland and Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre on North Uist have launched a call for artists to apply for two residency spots –this summer. Funded by the Year of Natural Scotland, the residencies are open to visual artists from all over the world, working in a variety of mediums.

St Kilda is in the care of conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland – it is the UK’s only mixed World Heritage Site. In recent years, artists it has been visited by artists including Norman Ackroyd RA, Thomas Joshua Cooper and Claire Harkess.

St Kilda Property Manager Susan Bain said:“The beauty, mythology and atmosphere of St Kilda have inspired many artists over the years. We hope that this opportunity attracts artists who can present a fresh take on the wild coastlines, fascinating history and unique heritage of this special place.”

The resulting works will be exhibited at Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre as part of their The Fragility of Flight project in 2014.

This programme commenced in 2005 and from 27 April till 27 July 27, Taigh Chearsabhagh will host an exciting exhibition of ornithological/environment-themed contemporary artwork from artists all over the world, including some from the Outer Hebrides. Artists include Claudia Losi, Dalziel + Scullion, Takaya Fuji, Edwyn Collins, Andrea Roe, Steve Dilworth and Deirdre Nelson.

Click here for more information and to download application forms. The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 10 May.