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New Collective Aims To Deliver 'refreshed' Inverness Events And Festivals

A new approach to the delivery of a refreshed Inverness Common Good Fund's events and festivals programme was agreed by Councillors at The Highland Council's City of Inverness and Area Committee today.   The new approach will support the revitalisation, economic recovery and social well-being of the city as Scottish Government COVID-19 relaxation of restrictions allow in future.  

Xponorth 2021 Line-up Announced

An internationally acclaimed historian and Hollywood producer will be among the high-profile talent speaking at XpoNorth's annual conference which is taking place in June.   XpoNorth is Scotland's leading creative industries conference, funded by HIE and delivered by IronWorks Venue.  

Calling all Highland Creatives

North Lands Creative and Berlin Glas are collaborating on an initiative to improve and increase dialogue between an artist from the Highland & Islands region in Scotland and an artist based in the city of Berlin at a time when mobility of artists has been badly affected by the pandemic.   This interdisciplinary and collaborative artist residency will focus on dialogue and interaction between the two artists working from the Lybster and Berlin Studio's.  

Hardship Fund For Creative Freelancers - Open Again From 5 January

From 11 December 2020, all applications to the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers will now be solely handled by Creative Scotland, and not through our partners BECTU, Craft Council, Help Musicians, Society of Authors and Visual Arts Scotland.  If you received a URN and didn't complete your application to one of the partners before 11 December, please contact us via enquiries@creativescotland.com If you have already applied, either through Creative Scotland or one of the partners, please note that as outlined in the funding guidance you can expect to get your decision within 6 weeks of the date of submission.  

Council Approves Final Design Of Inverness's Iconic New Gathering Place On The River Ness

Highland Council Members last night (10 December 2020) approved the artists' detail design for the My Ness Gathering Place project and work is expected to begin in the new year.   Works had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but also due to design elements requested by Inverness City Area Members, which will further ensure the new iconic Gathering Place is accessible to all.  

The Queen's Gambit Movie - Every Chess Position‎

Whether you are a chess player or not the movie has been a huge hit on Netflix.   Now on the huge chess web site Chess.com an article shows all the chess positions from the movie.  

In Focus | Reverend Robert Walker By Henry Raeburn

Henry Raeburn's well-known portrait, popularly known as ‘The Skating Minister' has become an icon of Scottish art.  The painting is consistently sought out by gallery visitors, keen to see this small image in person.  

What Makes An Artwork Iconic?

In 1980, the National Galleries of Scotland bought a painting by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein for £100,000, and were greeted with uproar that so much money had been spent on a comic book.   From its controversial origins, how has 'In The Car' become such an iconic artwork? In this new series of six films, Questions about Art, we'll explore some frequent musings about art - using questions asked by our audiences.  

Ray Harryhausen | Titan Of Cinema

Described as one of the most influential people in cinema, Ray Harryhausen's films have inspired generations of filmmakers, animators, writers, and artists, to push the boundaries of their own creations.   He is not only remembered for his iconic style of animation and his unique approach on set, but his humility and willingness to share his passion with a new generation.  

Culture Collective Fund - A Fund To Support A Network Of Creative Practitioners, Organisations And Communities

Fund overview The Culture Collective is a pilot programme which will establish a network of creative practitioners, organisations and communities, working together to create a positive difference locally and nationally in response to COVID-19.   The programme will focus on community engaged creative activity, supporting participatory approaches and projects where creative practitioners and communities work collaboratively.