The Shetland Open will take place this year at Bonhoga Gallery from Saturday 28th April to Sunday 10th June, with a public opening on 27th April from 5.30-7.30pm.
Entries are welcome from amateur, professional and student artists, aged 18 and over, who are linked to Shetland by birth, education or residency.
This year’s theme is…
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Call for entries: Shetland Open 2012
Posted by Shetland Arts on January 26th, 2012 No CommentsBonhoga Gallery begins year with ‘Sixties’ Exposure,’ an exhibition by Dennis Coutts
Posted by Lisa Ward on January 11th, 2012 1 Comment21 January – 4 March 2012
Public opening: 20 January, 5.30-7.30pm, Gallery talk: 21 January, 2.30pm
Shetland Arts is delighted to announce that the work of eminent local photographer Dennis Coutts will be showcased at Bonhoga Gallery for the first exhibition of 2012 on Friday 20th January. Dennis has been photographing Shetland’s society for over…
Comedians and local musicians confirmed for Stand Up Helly Aa and Fiery Sessions
Posted by Lisa Ward on January 11th, 2012 No CommentsShetland Arts has confirmed that popular comedians Chris Forbes and Gary Little, alongside compere Sandy Nelson, will be entertaining audiences at the Garrison Theatre, 9pm on January 31st, following the Up Helly Aa procession.
Chris Forbes was recently voted one of the Best Upcoming Scottish Comedians in 2011 by The List magazine and regularly plays…
Expressions of Interest invited for music events at Mareel
Posted by Lisa Ward on December 13th, 2011 No CommentsWith the opening date of Mareel now confirmed as the 24th of May 2012, Shetland Arts is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals and groups who wish to assist with scheduling a range of regular musical activities in the building.
Together with the programme of concerts in the main auditorium, there will be a range…
Book launch a success
Posted by Lisa Ward on December 9th, 2011 No CommentsThe book launch of ‘New Artisans’ at Bonhoga Gallery on 7 December was a great success, despite frosty conditions, with a good number of visitors attending and celebrating the launch.
The book, by international design expert and acclaimed style blogger Olivier Dupon, profiles Whalsay born textile designers Andrea Williamson and Jen Deschênes, along with over…
