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The Pier Arts Centre, Museum and Art Gallery in Orkney, Scotland.
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Experiencing ‘Landscape and Light’ with children from Dounby School

In this blog, artist Katherine Diaper reflects on her recent creative collaboration with fellow artist Ingrid Budge and pupils from Dounby Primary School.

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PostedAugust 18, 2021
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Custard Creams, Tea Bags and Mud - by Carol Dunbar

Learning & Engagement Programme Manager Carol Dunbar reflects on a recent online session she attended on Dementia and Imagination.

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PostedMarch 12, 2021
AuthorCarol Dunbar
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Artist Profile Series - Rebecca Marr

In this Artist Profile, photographer Rebecca Marr talks about what brought her to Orkney, her inspirations and how she balances the different elements of her work.

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PostedFebruary 25, 2021
AuthorIsla Holloway
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The Magic and Marvel of Alan Davie

To celebrate the Centenary of the birth of Alan Davie (1920-2014), our Curatorial Assistant Kari Adams reflects on his work, and it’s place in the Pier Arts Centre Collection.

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PostedSeptember 22, 2020
AuthorKari Adams
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Artist Profile Series - Nick Gordon

In this Artist Profile we talk to Orcadian artist Nick Gordon about his influences, practices and how lock down had led to cancelled projects, but also new opportunities.

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PostedSeptember 2, 2020
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Artist Profile Series - Louise Barrington

In this Artist Profile we talk to Orkney artist Louise Barrington about her inspirations and how Japanese culture influences her work.

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PostedAugust 14, 2020
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Artist Profile Series - Frances Scott

In this Artist Profile we talk to photographer Frances Scott about her interest in geography, her influences, and how she has been using Orkney memories to keep her going through the COVID-19 pandemic when she has been unable to travel home.

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PostedJuly 9, 2020
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Artist Profile Series - Samantha Clark

In this Artist Profile we talk to Birsay based artist Samantha Clark. Here’s what she had to say about her background, her own work and how Orkney has inspired her since moving to the islands four years ago.

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PostedJune 26, 2020
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Artist Profile Series - Laura Drever

In our first Artist Profile we talk to Orcadian artist Laura Drever about her own art and inspirations and how COVID-19 has impacted on her and her work as an artist.

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PostedJune 12, 2020
AuthorIsla Holloway
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Janine Smith - Curating an exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre

Janine Smith, third year BA Fine Art student at Orkney College UHI, reflects on her experience curating an exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre.

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PostedMarch 4, 2020
AuthorJanine Smith
CategoriesExhibitions
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