To coincide with the Gunnister Man’s artefacts returning to Shetland Museum, 10 contemporary Shetland makers, a journalist, graphic designer and a retired policeman have been researching the Gunnister Man and his story. Makers working in textiles, wood and jewellery are exhibiting their new range at Shetland Museum October 2009-February 2010.
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Gman at the Museum
Posted by Jane Matthews on October 12th, 2009 No CommentsOrkney 10 Research Trip
Posted by Jane Matthews on August 10th, 2009 No Comments
A Craft Research trip to Orkney, including a Makers’ Day at the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness 23rd-27th September 09 in collaboration with HI- Arts, Orkney Islands Council and the Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Craftmakers from Orkney and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland are meeting together in Stromness on the 25th September. It’s an opportunity…
Creative Connections 2009
Posted by Bryan Peterson on July 28th, 2009 No CommentsMedia release:
Shetland Arts’ Creative Connections is a marathon, seven-day and night festival, celebrating the contemporary creative culture of Shetland, incorporating four summer schools, cultural and creative visits across the islands, showcase concerts and dances, a specially curated exhibition and an artist residency. This event is part of Scotland’s Year of Homecoming and takes place throughout…
Submissions for Shetland Open Art Exhibition 2009 invited
Posted by Mary Smith on June 11th, 2009 No CommentsAll artists and makers, who are over 18 and Shetland by birth, education or residency are invited to submit a piece for this year’s Open. The show runs 5 September – 4 October with the preview on Wednesday 2 September at 7.30pm. An Open Information Sheet is available.
Read the rest...Skirt – Alison Willoughby
Posted by Mary Smith on January 8th, 2009 No CommentsMedia release:
Alison Willoughby, established and innovative textile designer, selling and exhibiting both in Britain and abroad opens Shetland Arts Bonhoga gallery exhibition programme for 2009 with an exhibition entitled ‘Skirt’. The exhibition opens with a preview on Sunday 11 January 2009, 2.30 -4.30 pm, and everyone is welcome. Renowned for her highly individual and…
