An Insight to Local Exhibitions
Here in Uist, we have a strong arts community; Uist Arts Association hold summer and winter exhibitions, we have our local art school at Taigh Chearsabhagh as well as local craft producers. Check out the current exhibitions across the islands.
William Gillies: Modernism and Nation
- Galleries 1 and 2, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist
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There is undoubtedly a special place in twentieth-century Modernism for William Gillies, and this exhibition seeks to inspire you to discover more of his extraordinary story. Gillies is renowned for his landscape and still life paintings, but his portraiture also offers a fascinating insight into his life and his art. He is one of the best-known Scottish artists of the last century.
Vallay Sky: An Exhibition of Photography
- Café, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy, North Uist
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The vast expanse of Vallay Strand and Vallay itself provides a back drop for light, colour and drama at virtually every hour of the day (and night). The aim of this exhibition is to highlight the light and beauty of the sky and it’s magic woven in the sea and sands of Vallay Strand.
Archaeology
- Café at Ceann na h-Airigh, Scotvein, Grimsay
Friday 28th March – Friday 25th April
“Archaeology” an exhibition of line drawings by Fiona Pearson. For sales/further information please email info@grimsay.org or ring 07842 963428
Where the Sea meets the Road: The John Macdonald Calmac Collection
- Museum, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy
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Where the Sea meets the Road presents islanders’ stories, often emotional narratives of homecomings and departures, the fun and excitement of playing at Lochmaddy pier as children, visitors’ memories of sailing to the islands, and the thoughts of business people and passengers for whom the ferries remain central to everyday life today. You can read fascinating accounts from former skippers and crew, with tales of rough seas and challenging journeys, as well as opinions of critics commenting on the age and reliability of the current fleet.
The exhibition is open to visit in the Museum, 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday and suitable for all ages and interests. Entrance tickets are available from the reception desk in the shop, £3 for adults, £1.50 concession, and free for children under age 10. Booking ahead is not required.
Àrainneachd Alainn
- Old Lochmaddy School
Environment Exhibition at Old Lochmaddy School
An interactive exhibition dedicated to the ongoing story of these environmentally dynamic islands on ‘the edge’ and their distinctive natural heritage.
Opening Hours
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
1-4pm
