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Studying Art in Uist

by Uist Arts Association | Feb 11, 2021 | aotm22, Features, Uncategorized

The University of the Highlands and Islands Outer Hebrides runs arts courses in Lochmaddy, North Uist. Based at the Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre, it offers a 4 year BA (Hons) Fine Art and a 1 year NC in Art and Design with Portfolio Preparation. Courses can be taken on either a full time or part time basis There are also a series of short courses.

Lews Castle College Art Alumni Show

by Uist Arts Association | Feb 7, 2021 | Exhibitions, Features

LCC Alumni ShowTaigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy 9th January to 12th February 2021*Lews Castle College @ Lochmaddy Work from graduates of the BA (Hons)...

Light: UAA Winter Show 2020

by Uist Arts Association | Nov 30, 2020 | Exhibitions, Features

The Uist Arts Association Open Winter Show takes place in Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe from 5th December 2020 to 30th January 2021. It is an exhibition...

UAA Summer Open Exhibition 2020

by Uist Arts Association | Aug 5, 2020 | Exhibitions, Features

This is the virtual version of the annual Summer Open Exhibition by members of the Uist Arts Association, which ran from 4 July to 15 August at...

Dun an Sticir

by Uist Arts Association | Aug 2, 2020 | Features, Uncategorized

Uist primary school children tell the gory story of Dun an Sticir, one of the North Uist brochs...

Meet the Artist: Yasmin Davidson

by Uist Arts Association | Jul 31, 2020 | aotm22, Features, Meet the AotM artist, Meet the artist, Uncategorized

My name is Yasmin Davidson, I am new to life on North Uist and I recently moved to Berneray in January. I am an artist specializing in painting. I...

Douglas Percy Bliss in Barra

by Uist Arts Association | Jul 21, 2020 | Features, Uncategorized

Douglas Percy Bliss (1900-1984) was a painter and engraver. He was part of the group of artists associated with Eric Ravilious and Paul Nash, and...

The Living Wall – Guillemot Cliffs

by Uist Arts Association | Jun 10, 2020 | Exhibitions, Features

The Living Wall: Guillemot CliffsCatherine YeatmanSix panels – charcoal, ink and gouache on paperExhibition at Taigh Chearsabhagh, North Uist3 June...