Archived Visual Arts
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Creative Connections Exhibition
23 Aug - 7 Sept 2024
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LAISSE DE MER : Tràigh-toisich : Fore-shore by Pierre Lansac
31 Aug – 15 Oct 2024
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Ceol ar Chanbhás
30 Aug – 12 Oct 2024
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Open Studios Hebrides: Islands Unframed
2 July – 31 Aug 2024
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Unnad: Indigenous: Calum Angus Mackay
13 July – 24 Aug 2024
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‘Our Seas’ Coastal Testimonies Photographic Exhibition
18 June - 21 Aug 2024
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SIAB / DRIFT
10 - 25 May 2024
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Alastair Gordon’s most recent work concerns the geo-political history of landscape in his native Scotland. Informed by recent visits to Lewis & Harris these new paintings are his most ambitious yet
AIR CHALL AIR A MHACHAIR: LOST ON THE MACHAIR
1 June - 6 July 2024
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Chan e Talamh a Th’ann Fhathast / Not Yet Earth: Madeline MacKay
1 - 19 Mar 2024
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PEANT IS CRÈADH / PAINT AND CERAMICS BY SUE BLAIR AND DAVID GREENALL
16 Mar - 4 May 2024
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OBRAICHEAN-PÀIPEAR / PAPERWORKS By William Dick
27 Jan – 9 Mar 2024
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…With Love and Fanks by LOOM Design Studio
8 Apr - 25 May 2024
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This exhibition explores the integral role of the natural environment in facilitating migrant integration within the UK.
Roots and Wings Exhibition
8 - 12 Apr 2024
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Leigh Minion
Dec 2023 - Jan 2024
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AIG MUIR / AT SEA
2 Dec 2023 – 20 Jan 2024
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Mezzanine Exhibition
12 - 31 Jan 2024
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Culture Collective Taisbeanadh Sgoil Shamraidh Ealain Summer School Art Exhibition
1 Nov - 22 Dec 2023
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Grianan Art Group Exhibition
1 Sept – 27 Oct 2023
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Sheep Portraits, by Tom Hickman
6 Sept – 27 Oct 2023
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CEÀRN LÈIRSINN: ANGLE OF VISION BY SAOIRSE HIGGINS
2 Oct – 24 Nov 2023
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This Smooth Weight Holds and Gluts: Fionn Duffy
19 Aug - 23 Sept 2023
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Taisbeanadh Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean : Outer Hebrides Wildlife Exhibition
20 Jun – 12 Aug 2023
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Open Studios Hebrides – Na Fàg ach Lorgan-Coise : Leave Only Footprints
8 July - 12 Aug 2023
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ACTION FOR CHILDREN – EXPLORING PAINT SESSIONS
7 April - 16 June 2023
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Chunnacas na Mairbh Beò: The Dead Have Been Seen Alive by Ken Currie
20 May – 1 July 2023
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ANONYMOUSE
15 May - 1 June 2023
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CUIMHNEACHAN: Memorial by Peter White
8 Apr - 13 May 2023
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The Music of the Solar System
10 Mar 2023 – 1 Apr 2023
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You are Here, by Ray Interactive
18 Feb 2023 – 1 Apr 2023
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Exhibition: Feòil / Ùrnuigh • Meat / Prayer by Calum Mac A’Ghobhainn Lawrence
13 Jan 2023 - 16 Feb 2023
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Migrants in the Western Isles’ Fishing Communities
13 Jan 2023 - 4 Feb 2023
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Strata by James Lumsden
16 Dec 2022 - 11 Feb 2023
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25 years of HebCelt
11 July 2022 - Nov 2022
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Na Boireannaich by Danielle MacLeod and Alice MacMillan
28 Oct 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
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CASRÙISGTE barefooted by Sandra Kennedy
16 Sep 2022 – 21 Oct 2022
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Grinneas nan Eilean
23 July - 10 Sep 2022
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Freumhan Breac: Speckled Roots by Anna Macleod
10 June - 16 July 2022
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Underexposed
13 June - 11 July 2022
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Taisbeanadh Fiadh-bheatha nan Eilean: Outer Hebrides Wildlife Exhibition
15 June - 9 July 2022
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Tha Gach Nì Ceangailte Everything is Connected: Annie Cattrell
23 April – 4 June 2022
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Great Stadiums of the North by Brian Sweeney
12 March - 15 April 2022
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Hebridean Dark Skies: Constellation
4 Feb - 5 Mar 2022
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END OF ENGINES: Robbie Thomson
4 Dec 2021 – 28 Jan 2022
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Lìonaidhean: Tides. William Arnold
23 Oct – 27 Nov 2021
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CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH : SPIRIT OF THE NORTH
23 Oct – 27 Nov 2021
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AIRS
10 Sept - 16 Oct 2021
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A first of its kind in the Isle of Lewis, Mìr air Mhìr (Bit by Bit) presented a collaborative show featuring the works of eleven art school graduates from the Western Isles
MÌR AIR MHÌR
27 Aug - 3 Sept 2021
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KIOSK – BÙTH
10 July - 21 Aug 2021
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SOUTH WEST BY SOUTH BY GILL RUSSELL
22 May - 4 July 2021
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Titanic’s Predecessor: SS Norge – An Atlantic Catastrophe
11-16 May 2021
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EYES AS BIG AS PLATES BY KAROLINE HJORTH & RIITTA IKONEN
Sat 19 Dec 2020 – Sat 30 Jan 2021
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Leanabh Cloiche / Stone Child: Mhairi Corr
24 Oct - 12 Dec 2020
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LOCKDOWN SKETCHBOOKS / LEABHRAICHEAN-SGEIDSE BHON GHLASADH-SLUAIGH
17 Aug - 17 Oct 2020
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The Islands Open exhibition returns!
Grinneas nan Eilean 2019
25 Nov 2019 – 2 Feb 2020
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A deeply personal photo-essay on family across continents
Nalini: Arpita Shah
12 Oct - 16 Nov 2019
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A surreal walking tour around Stornoway with the author of The Book of Scotlands
Momus: Unreliable Tour Guide
Sat 2 Nov
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An exploration of human behaviour with the cult Scottish musician and writer
Momus: Hairstyle of the Devil
Fri 1 Nov
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Lunch event with award-winning food writer.
Spirit & Spice with Ghillie Basan
Fri 1 Nov
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Extraordinary stump-work embroidery of biblical scenes along with rare, unusual and esoteric works from Tom’s collection.
All That I Do: Tom Hickman
24 Aug – 5 Oct 2019
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A celebration of the life, photography and film of the American anthropologist
Solas: The Island Photography of Margaret Fay Shaw
Thurs 31 Oct
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The leading land artist discusses her work as part of Faclan
Tide: Julie Brook
Fri 1 Nov
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One man’s attempt to row the Atlantic from New York to Stornoway
Alone. At Sea: Niall Iain Macdonald
Sat 2 Nov
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Dolina MacLennan, John Stahl, Elspeth Turner, Daibhidh Walker and Mairi Campbell preview new theatre adaptation of Alastair McIntosh’s Lewis-set memoir
Soil and Soul
Wed 30 Oct
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Songs of landscape and loss by Lewis-based singer-songwriter
After All Of The Days We Will Disappear
Fri 1 Nov
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A selective retrospective of the bold, modernist work of island artist, the late Donald Smith.
Islander: Donald Smith
6 Jul – 17 Aug 2019
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“I”
1 Jun - 1 Jul 2019
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Originally inspired by the idea of Palimpsest, ‘something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form’, this exhibition includes a unique selection of artworks create in response to this concept.
Palimpsest: Society of Scottish Artists
18 May - 29 Jun 2019
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Drawn to the Edge: Anthony Barber
1 - 31 May 2019
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Wave Migration: Laura Maynard
6 Apr – 11 May 2019
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Testimony from the Rocks: Teisteanas bho na Creagan
9 Mar – 30 Mar 2019
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Dark Skies Photography Exhibition
8 Feb - 30 Mar 2019
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Iolaire 100, Margaret Ferguson
31 Dec 2018 – 2 Mar 2019
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First There is a Mountain is a new artwork by Katie Paterson that connects the public to the world’s diverse mountains ranges.
First There is a Mountain
6 & 7 Jul 2019
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Bho Mhoch gu Dubh: Dawn to Dark Mhairi Law and Alec Galloway
9 Nov – 22 Dec 2018
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Erraid: 6°West (Artists’ Collective) in the An Lanntair Cafe Bar
29 Oct - 28 Nov 2018
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Erraid: 6°West (Artists’ Collective)
29 Oct - 28 Nov 2018
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Ignite Change Exhibition
12 - 27 Oct 2018
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Film Poems: Susannah Ramsay
31st Oct – 3rd Nov
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Fòcas: Document
Sat 15th Sept - Friday 12th Oct
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Muir is Tur – Sailing Residency Exhibition – ‘Land and Sea’
1 Sept – 6 Oct 2018
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Ian Wilson
9 July – 6 Aug
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Iùl: Art, Course, Learning, Guidance
14 Jul – 25 Aug 2018
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Elaine Murray Cafe Bar Exhibition
24 May - 30 Jun 2018
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Oir na Sùil; Edge of Sight: Margaret Uttley & David Knight
2 Jun – 7 Jul 2018
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An exploration of memory and oral history through archive footage, collections of artefacts from the Highland Folk Museum and artists responses to working with people living with dementia.
Cuimhne / Memory Exhibition
21 Apr - 26 May 2018
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Exhibition of new photographic work from Scotland and the Nordic countries
10 from the North | 10 bho Tuath
10 Mar - 14 Apr 2018
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Weaving Ghosts: Lois Walpole
13 Jan – 3 Mar 2018
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Làrach Hebrides Showcase at Society of Scottish Artists 29 Jan – 8 March 2018
29 Jan - 8 March 2018
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Margaret MacLean: Stornoway Harbour Scenes through the Years
Winter 2017
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Rich, complex works that relate to the history and phenomenon of landscape through layering, paring away and adjustment.
Palimpsest: Lennox Dunbar RSA
11 Nov 2017 - 6 Jan 2018
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Gaelic Words and Expressions from South Uist and Eriskay,
Forradh: Sly Cooking
October- November 2017
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Opening Friday 22 Sept at 5pm This exhibition showcases the work of three acclaimed photographers, Ragnar Axelsson, Alex Boyd and Chris Friel, whose work focuses on the North.
Hyperborea: Lands of the North
23 Sept - 4 Nov 2017
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Peat and local soils were used in the glass castings but the show also includes screen prints, bronze casts of peats.
Dùchas is Dualchas: Instinct & Heritage – Shaun Fraser
5 Aug – 11 Sept 2017
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Collector Extraordinaire
11 Aug - 18 Nov 2017
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Fòcas India: shortlist show
Aug- Oct 2017
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A collection of original artwork using printmaking techniques.
Island ImPrint
July 2017
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Hundreds of works are submitted covering all the known disciplines, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles… presented by professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts alike. It is no exaggeration to say that there is something for everyone.
Grinneas nan Eilean: Islands’ Open Exhibition
19 Jun – 29 Jul 2017
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iNorge, Exhibition by Geoff Stear part 2
June 2017
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This exhibition highlights some of these craft traditions and heritage, helping to define our own identities and cultures. Join us for the opening on Friday 14 at 5pm
Naked Craft
15 Apr – 3 Jun 2017
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New work from the international Masters programme, Art, Space + Nature (ASN), Edinburgh College of Art; The University of Edinburgh, developed from a fieldtrip to Lewis & Harris in October 2016.
Ropes of Sand
18 Mar – 8 Apr 2017
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Affinity and Kindred – Richard Denyer
4 Feb - 11 March 2017
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Deiseal: Sunwise – Jon Macleod
18 Nov 2016 - 21 Jan 2017
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An Lanntair welcomes you aboard the Hebridean Cable Transit Company in a new exhibition by Philippa Thomas and Hector MacInnes, retracing the journey from its 1948 launch through its glorious heyday and onwards to its subsequent demise. At the centre of “Suspension and Disbelief” will be a completed restoration of the last surviving HCTC cable car gondola.
Suspension & Disbelief: The Story of the Slighe Sìoman
18 Nov 2016 - 21 Jan 2017
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Le Mùirn: ‘With Affection’
1 Oct - 5 Nov 2016
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A’Bheairt/The Loom: Sharmanka
1 Oct – 13 Nov 2016
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Geoff Stear: iNORGE • 1
Geoff Stear: iNORGE • 1
1-30 Sept 2016
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Tartan Setts & Pattern Sticks: Jim Pattison
Tartan Setts & Pattern Sticks: Jim Pattison
20 Aug– 25 Sep 2016
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From the Land: Ian Lawson
2 July - 13 Aug 2016
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Grammar of Wavelength: Stephen | Morrison
2nd May - 30 June 2016
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Tarra Books
4th April – 14th May 2016
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Re-soundings: Mhairi Killin & Hugh Watt
12 May - 26 June
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Laura Maynard: An Obsession with Turquoise
11 May – 30 June 2016
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Julie Brook Made:Unmade
19 March - 1 May 2016
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Dàimh is Cinneadh: Affinity and Kindred – Richard Denyer
4 Feb - 11 Mar 2016
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Twilling Tweeds
Fri 4 Dec 2015 - 6 Feb 2016
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This series of editorial portraits depicts a selection of the most prominent Gaelic writers, as well as some writers new to the scene.
Seanchas: Fiona Rennie
28 – 31 Oct 2015
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A compelling video and sound installation by this French artist that projects and
integrates nature (the sea, the tide) into mathematical space.
Undoing the Tide: Gaetan Robillard
17 Oct – 29 Nov 2015
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Eilean | Island Pat Law and Mhairi Law
26 Sep – 25 Oct
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A new exhibition containing new and retrospective work from the ‘artist laureate’ of the Highlands and Islands.
Will Maclean – Veering Westerly
8 Aug - 20 Sep 2015
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An exhibition of striking ceramic figures celebrating the Herring Girls who serviced the fishing industry on which Stornoway was built.
The Herring Girls – Katie Scarlett Howard
26 Jun - 1 Aug 2015
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Katie Morag & Mairi Hedderwick
11 May – 18 Jun 2015
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The annual islands open exhibition, which began in the seventies, returned this February to coincide with An Lanntair’s 30th showcase for artists from – or resident in – the Western Isles
Grinneas nan Eilean 2015
26 Feb - 25 Apr 2015
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Alan Cumming, Neve Campbell, Chris Hoy, Sharleen Spiteri, Jack White, John Byrne – just some of the faces helping shape the image of Scotland and its culture.
Salt of the Earth by Craig Mackay
17 Dec - Jan 2015
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Gairm nan Gaidheal is a collaboration between The Creative Cell and Proiseact nan Ealan, that includes personal stories from throughout the Islands
Gairm Nan Gaidheal
27 Oct - 6 Dec 2014
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Grounded is an artistic examination of Australian Aboriginal and Scottish Gaelic culture, language, displacement and sense of place.
Exhibition: Grounded/(Freumhaichte I Wadlu-gnana)
13 Sep - 18 Oct 2014
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Tumadh: Immersion
5 Jul - 30 Aug 2014
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The gaelic word Fonn has various definitions relating to ‘land, music, state of mind, longing’ Writer Jay Griffiths describes the rich meanings of the word as suggesting, ‘a song of land, held in mind’ which echo the lines of enquiry in Mary’s practice.
Fonn-“A Song of Land, Held in Mind”
10 May -24 Jun 2014
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The Obsidian Isle is a fictional island created by Gayle Chong Kwan, which houses Scotland’s lost and destroyed buildings and places – from structures removed during the Highland Clearances…
The Obsidian Isle by Gayle Chong Kwan
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The Art, Space and Nature (ASN) Master’s programme, offers a framework of advanced study in the visual arts, architectural and environmental practice.
IMPRESS 8
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The exhibition, INCH KENNETH, showing at An Lanntair is a distillation of work developed and toured since 6°WEST’s 2011 residency on the island of Inch Kenneth.
INCH KENNETH: INNIS CHOINNICH
9 Feb - 9 Mar
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Between the Web and the Loom is a collaboration between Joan Baxter, tapestry artist; John McGeoch, moving image artist; Claire Pençak, choreographer; Shamita Ray, dancer and James Wyness, composer.
Between the Web and Loom
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40/40: Glasgow Print Studio’s 40th Anniversary Suite
25 Jan - 22 Mar 2014
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An Tac an Teine’ At the Fireside – Arnol Blackhouse
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A’ Fagail na Dachaigh: Leaving Home
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Moladh na Mòine : In Praise of Peat
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Uncharted Waters
15 Dec – 20 Jan
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Exhibition of wood sculpture and furniture by master craftsman Tim Stead. Striking sculptures and furniture pieces created mainly from elm, oak and ash.
LEIS A’ GHRÀINNE – WITH THE GRAIN
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becalmed
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This compelling and vivid photographic essay documents a day in the life of Harris crofter, Angus Campbell, in 2012.
AM BUACHAILLE : THE SHEPHERD MICHEL SZULC KRZYZANOWSKI
Running until 24 Aug 2013
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DUSLACH A’ BHÀIS : MORTAL REMAINS
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HELEN MACALISTER: At the Foot o’ Yon Excellin’ Brae
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GWEN HARDIE
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MANGURSTADH
23 May - 23 Jun
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Space Art
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Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh
The internationally renowned programme, ASN, established in 2003, offers a framework of advanced study in the visual arts, architectural and environmental practice.
gestalt
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Prints by Sandra Kennedy
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Astar Glen Tolsta
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12 BOATS BY SARAH EGHOLM
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BUISNEACHD
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1 in 4
10 Sep - 24 Sep
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Grinneas nan Eilean 2011
3 Dec - 29 Jan 2012
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Time and Hide
14 May - 25 Jun 2011
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Is a thing lost… if you know where it is?
BHEIL RUD CAILLTE | IS A THING LOST
26 Mar – 7 May 2011
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MUSCLE: ANATOMY OF A RACING ENGINE
19 Feb – 19 Mar 2011
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Sharmanka – Gothic Kinetic
2 Dec – 5 Feb
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ECHO by Peter White & Jon Miller
15 Nov 2010 – 9 Jan 2011
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SAILING DINGHY’ BY IAN HAMILTON FINLAY
30 Aug – 30 Oct 2010
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GNÙIS : FACE – MURCHADH MACLEÒID
3 Jul - 31 Aug 2010
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Grinneas nan Eilean 2010
Apr - Jun 2010
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Artist, singer, songwriter and producer Edwyn Collins is joined by three other artists, Donald Urquhart, Edward Summerton and Alec Finlay in the first of our series of exhibitions and events marking an Lanntair’s 25th anniversary.
EUNADAN : AVIARY
13 Feb - 17 Apr 2010
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This exhibition is the culmination of many years of research by the well known Gaelic writer and broadcaster Dr. Finlay Macleod.
MUILNEAN BEAGA LEÒDHAIS – THE NORSE MILLS OF LEWIS
12 Oct - 28 Nov 2009
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THA ÌOSA AIR FALBH BHON TAIGH – JESUS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING
22 Aug - 4 Oct 2009
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SUAS LEIS AN OIR-GHREUS! LONG LIVE TAPESTRY!
6 Jul - 15 Aug 2009
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AIBIDIL – AN ALPHABET & OTHER NOTES FROM THE LANDSCAPE
23 May - 28 Jun 2009
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GRINNEAS NAN EILEAN 2009
28 Mar – 16 May 2009
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MALCOLM MACDONALD – MARA
27 Oct– 22 Nov 2008
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CARGO1
26 Sep - 18 Oct 2008
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The Fragility of Flight
27 Aug – 20 Sep 2008
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MAMBA
7 Jul - 16 Aug 2008
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TRO AR SÙILEAN FHÈIN – INSIDERS IN THE LANDSCAPE
19 May - 29 Jun 2008
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GAIDHEALTACHD – Highland in the Islands – Part II
14 Apr - 11 May 2008
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DE-STRUCTION – ALLISON WEIGHTMAN & EHREN TOOL
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In March 2008, artist Andy Goldsworthy spent one week on the Isle of North Uist at the invitation of Taigh Chearsabhagh.
ANDY GOLDSWORTHY – NORTH UIST WORKS
5 Dec – 31 Jan 2008
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GRINNEAS NAN EILEAN
1 Dec 2007 - 16 Feb 2008
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NESS REMAINS
5 - 17 Nov 2007
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THE GATHERING STORM
Oct 2007
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An exhibition of the Hebridean photographs of Robert Adam
TILLEADH DHACHAIDH: HOME RETURN
25 Aug - 12 Oct 2007
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This exhibition, features 2 bodies of work by 3 different artists, Kate Whiteford, Jon Macleod and Anne Campbell. July 2007
A’ MHÒINTEACH: THE MOOR
Jul 2007
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This exhibition is of the work that came from this long cold sojourn and was first shown at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh in 2006.
OIREAN: EDGES – EÒGHANN MACCOLL
Mar 2007
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Our Journey, Our Voices Our Future THE CHILDREN’S PARLIAMENT & An Dealbh Mor The Big Picture
AR TURAS, AR GUTHAN, AR LAITHEAN RI TEACHD
2007
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DUALCHAS NA CLOINNE: WEST HIGHLAND ANIMATION
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An exhibition by digital artist Joe Mahony who has been working as artist in residence at the Grianan Day Care centre over the past year
EXPLODED VIEW – JOE MAHONEY
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FROM THE BACK OF THE SUN: JOE MAHONEY
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BIG BIG SKIES THE LIMIT: KIM PARK
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SUATHADH DÌLEAB: TOUCHING INHERITANCE
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EMOTIVE IMAGES OF LEWIS: MAIRI MARTINS PHOTOGRAPHS
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An exhibition of the skilful, detailed and colourful work of Cuibhrigean Eilean Leodhais – The Lewis Quilt Group – is taking place in An Lanntair’s main gallery from the 9thDecember 2006.
CUIBHRIGEAN EILEAN LEODHAIS
Dec 2006
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KATIE MORAG & Mairi Hedderwick
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GUS WYLIE : THE HEBRIDEANS
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The paintings of Aonghas Mhic Alasdair (Angus Morrison) of Ness are on display in the foyer and can be seen until July the 3rd.
AONGHAS MHIC ALASDAIR
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The show is a retrospective exhibition of Joanne Breen’s textiles, embroidery and weaving.
JOANNE BREEN – RETROSPECTIVE
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A small but fascinating exhibition by the self-taught artists of Tory Island , off the coast of Ireland
LUCHD-EALAIN TORY – TORY ISLAND ARTISTS
2006
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A series of paintings of the Sleeping Lady as seen from Callanish celebrating this year’s major lunar standstill.
THE MOON AND THE MOUNTAIN – JILL SMITH
2006
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SHARMANKA – TRAVELLING CIRCUS
Dec 2005 - Jan 2006
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Lobht nan Seol: The Sail Loft Exhibition comprised of works by four varied, contrasting and international artists.
SAIL LOFT
2005
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Town Hall Exhibitions