The Argyll Boxed Collection, first shown in Gallery 1, An Tobar on the Isle of Mull is set to provide the centre piece for Civic Reception to launch of the Argyll & Bute Highland 2007 Programme on Thursday 16th January at the Caledonian MacBrayne Terminal in Oban.

This new, selected exhibition brings together 28 individual pieces, each created in a 12”x12”x6” framed box and forming a collection that reflects the range of professional practice in Argyll from Cardross to Tiree. “An Tobar is delighted to be presenting this impressive exhibition which demonstrates the wealth of talent within Argyll” says Lee Hendrick, Visual Arts and Crafts Officer at An Tobar Arts Centre. “It’s a very fitting exhibition to showcase the work of Argyll during the Year of Highland Culture, putting many local artists on the map” added Lee.

The exhibition has been sponsored by Island Bakery Organics, Argyll & Bute Council, Caledonian MacBrayne, Scottish Arts Council and the Robertson Trust.

For more information contact Julie Paton on 01688 302211 or e-mail arts@antobar.co.uk