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Old building comes alive with colour
	50 artists from the Highlands and beyond are taking part in West Coast Open 4, the new exhibition at an talla solais in Ullapool from 22 August to 21 September 2008.
Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:25:00 GMT

Call for information - Nine Trades of Dundee survey
	Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is carrying out a survey as part of research for their project 'Nine Trades of Dundee' which aims to bring trade and art together.
Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:12:00 GMT

New Director Joins craftscotland
	craftscotland, the promotion agency for Scotland’s contemporary crafts today announced the appointment of a new Director. Emma Walker joins craftscotland from Arts About Manchester, where she was Audience Development Manager.
Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:51:00 GMT

Applications invited for Talente 2009

Craftscotland has been invited to act as 'mentors' organising the collation and selection of Scottish applicants for Talente 2009.

Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:46:00 GMT

Invitation to a visual arts and crafts day for Skye and Lochalsh
	There will be a visual arts and crafts day on Wednesday 17 September at Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Sleat, Isle of Skye.
Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:21:00 GMT

Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop
	A Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop will be running for all interested parties on Monday 25 August 2008. The workshop runs from 6.30-9.30pm in Elgin High School, Elgin. Sports and Arts should provide a safe and fun environment for children and young people. Every week hundreds of thousands of youngsters happily and safely participate in the care of dedicated sports coaches. To ensure that good work continues in a safe environment, organisers, coaches and parents must be aware of child protection issues.
Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:53:00 GMT

Saari Residence opportunity
	Kone Foundation offers periods of residence and residency grants to individual artists, translators and arts critics at Saari Residence in Finland.
Posted on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Borders Sculptors at Inverewe
	Artists from Borders Sculptors collective will be exhibiting an eclectic mix of work around the garden, this is the first time the group has shown at Inverewe from 9th August to 9th October 2008
Posted on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:43:00 GMT

Watermill Gallery brings giants of Modern Art to rural Perthshire
	The Watermill Gallery in Aberfeldy is hosting an exceptional exhibition from 20 September to 10 November 2008 with work for sale by some of the best-known international figures in modern art. From Picasso to Warhol, and Hirst to Hepworth.
Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Tore Art Gallery Summer Exhibition
	Tore Art Gallery's SUMMER EXHIBITION which runs during July and August opened recently and the venue would like to welcome all visitors!
Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:35:00 GMT

Launch of Merkinch Arts Festival
	The Other Side of Air workshop held at the newly re-opened BlackBridge Gallery kick started the 5th Merkinch Arts Festival.
Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:02:00 GMT

Guild of Spinners, Weavers, Knitters and Dyers celebrate 20th Anniversary
	The Shetland Guild of Spinners, Weavers, Knitters and Dyers are celebrating 20 years of success with an open day at the Shetland Museum and Archives on Saturday 12th July.
Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:48:00 GMT

New Bursary scheme for the arts in the Highlands and Islands
	HI~Arts is pleased to announce the launch of a new suite of funding schemes for artists across artforms based in the Highlands and Islands.
Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:50:00 GMT

Artmap Argyll Open Studio Weekend
	Artmap Argyll Open Studio Weekend will take place from 2nd to 3rd August, 10am-5pm.
Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:30:00 GMT

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