News Archive

TRADITIONAL CEILIDH WILL HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ROYAL NATIONAL M�D

This week sees the best of local talent from Wick perform at the Norseman on Saturday 21st August 2010.   The Ceilidh, organised by the local organising committee, will be the last in a series of Ceilidhs held to help support and raise funds for the Royal National M�d which is being held for the first time in Caithness this October.  

Old Maps and New - Highlands and Islands Culture and the Economy

A Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)/Creative Scotland conference, celebrating the last and the next 20 years of communities and culture in the Highlands and Islands is to be held in Inverness in November.   In 1991 the newly-formed HIE organised a ground-breaking conference on the Social and Economic Impact of the Arts in the Highlands and Islands.  

Matisse Exhibition Comes To Inverness

A Hayword touring exhibition - "Drawing with Scissors" - the late works of Matisse 1950 - 1954 will be on display at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery from 7 August to 5 September 2010.   The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century's most influential artists.  

Gibson Adds Support For Bigwalk and Concerts

Highlands and Islands SNP MSP Rob Gibson has added his support to two charity fundraisers/musicians who will walk their way from John O Groats to Gretna to raise awareness of young and newly disabled as well those with hidden disabilities.  They will also give concerts along the way which will include 7 world premiers by 7 world class classical composers.  

Whoops XIV - A story set in!

Saturday 10th July In Caithness Horizons Performances begin at 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 Tickets are limited so anyone wanting to see the performance should phone Caithness Horizons on 01847 896508.  Tickets are free but donations will be gratefully accepted on the day.  

New Arts and Creative Industries Organisation Launched 1 July

Creative Scotland is the new national organisation for the development of the arts screen, and creative industries across Scotland and launched officially today Thursday 1st July 2010.   Scottish Screen and the Scottish Arts Council will cease to exist and become Creative Scotland.  

Music Lessons - Piano, Cello, Voice

Have you ever thought about trying something new, artistic and creative? Take up music lessons from a qualified teacher.   Tuition is given in Piano, Voice and 'Cello, and has no age limit.  

2010-2011 Neil Gunn Writing Competition

This biennial competition is organised by The Highland Council and The Neil Gunn Trust; the 2010-2011 competition, the eleventh, is now open and entries are invited.  The lead judge is Scottish author Andrew Greig.  

WHERE THE BONES OF THE EARTH SHOW THROUGH�

Art Exhibition By Patricia Niemann At North Lands Creative Glass Gallery, Lybster 31st May - 18th June 2010 Patricia Nieman Describes Her Exhibition I was originally trained over 20 years ago in Germany as a goldsmith through a classic trade apprenticeship and later through a degree course in gemstone and jewellery design.  My workshop and showroom are set in Latheron.  

Mixing Monsters, Science and Art at Inverness College UHI

Art students from Inverness College UHI are taking part in the forthcoming Monster Science Festival, exhibiting artwork inspired by science in locations throughout Inverness.   Students on the Introduction to Art course at Inverness College UHI have fused science and art together, and produced a variety of art work inspired by subjects such as genetics and evolution, The first exhibition, which is a series of sculptures created by the students to represent their feelings on genetic engineering and mutation and is entitled Monsters, Mutants and Mayhem, will launch on Thursday 3 June and will run until Monday 28 June at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.