Exhibition of creative responses resulting from the Orkney Matters Two consultation workshops.

Exhibition showcases some of the exceptional photographs of island life, taken by Beatrice Garvie when she was doctor on North Ronaldsay, during the 1930s and ‘40s.

This exhibition marks the centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low (1924-2007) and will be displayed in both Glasgow and Orkney through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.

Peedie Pier – Primary and Junior Secondary School Artwork includes work made by some of Orkney’s youngest artists from primary and junior secondary schools throughout the county

The Pier Arts Centre’s Annual Open Exhibition

Exhibition of new work by a group of students from from the Art, Science and Visual Thinking MFA course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of art & Design, Dundee

Creative responses to the Pier Arts Centre Collection by members of Orkney Blide Trust

New body of work by Orcadian artist Sarah Wylie

Exhibition showcasing some of the work Victoria Crowe made during her recent residency in Orkney, as well as works created in response to her time spent in Orkney.

Exhibition of new paintings by Glasgow based Orcadian artist Leah Moodie has been created in response to the artists feelings of homesickness for Orkney.

Exhibition celebrating the life and work of Sir William George Gillies RSA (1898-1973) with a collection of paintings, drawings and associated photographs, archives and objects from across his career.

This series of 13 Films Shorts highlights how the artists have used moving image to reflect their environment.

The Body Mends is a studio project by artist Connie Michele Morey exploring the textile labour history of women and girls

This exhibition includes drawings, photographs, and films, spanning Richard Welsby’s work from the early 1970’s until 2022.

This exhibition of drawings, paintings and notebooks by British artist Philip Hughes celebrates the publication of a new book by Thames & Hudson -  Philip Hughes / Notebooks

Exhibition markimg the recent acquisition by the Pier Arts Centre of Luke Fowler’s film, Being in a Place: A Portrait of Margaret Tait 2022, with support from Art Fund.

The Pier Arts Centre’s bi-annual exhibition showcasing the work of Orkney’s recent Art Graduates

Exhibition highlighting the work produced by senior pupils in the art departments of Kirkwall Grammar School and Stromness Academy.

Display featuring some of the original Pier Arts Centre collection works in pairings with contemporary additions.

The Annual Open Exhibition is a highlight of the Centre’s programme and offers a chance to showcase the work of artists from across Orkney.

Exhibition of new work by Colin Kirkpatrick created over the last six months.

This body of new work represents an Orkney spring/summer – in essence and in timeframe. Brandon’s devotion to his materials has allowed him to develop a process which involves the flooding and sealing of warps of string with layers of paint; the string support allowing him to suspend colour within it.

Exhibition exploring the pioneering work of Scottish biologist and polymath D’Arcy Thompson (1860-1948)

Display of two new pieces of work have been co-created – a video with sound from Kalisgarth and an interactive installation from the Glaitness Centre.

This exhibition will bring together 22 women artists who have explored themes of landscape.

Photographs from the Gunnie Moberg Archive selected by Orkney Blide Trust Photography Group accompanied by their own photographic responses

Exhibition bringing together the work of two Stromness artists Bryce Wilson (b. 1942) and Sylvia Wishart (1936-2008).

Exhibition highlighting many of the prints in the Pier Arts Centre Collection

Soulisquoy Printmakers conclude their 40 Years events with this celebratory exhibition.

The Annual Open Exhibition is a highlight of the Centre’s programme and offers a chance to showcase the work of artists from across Orkney.