Exhibition tour focussing on life and legacy of Margaret Gardiner (1904-2005), founder of the Pier Arts Centre.

Illustrated talk by the artist Katie Paterson.

An informal selection and presentation of Margaret Tait's films.

Artist Alan Watson, and composer, Gemma McGregor, will create three new works collaboratively in a live ‘open studio’ at the Pier Arts Centre.

Artist Kate Walters reflections on her recent travels to Shetland and the impact it has had on her work.

An informal walk and talk around the Pier Arts Centre focussing on the buildings

Our next Piergroup and PIER CLOSER session follows on from the last session and will focus on Reflections and Memories.

Special screening of a selection of Margaret Tait’s films alongside the work of Glasgow-based artist, filmmaker and musician Luke Fowler.

Taiko drummers from Tsuchigumo Daiko will be giving a drumming performance

Illustrated talk by Dr Rosina Buckland , Curator of the Japanese collections at the National Museum of Scotland on Japanese woodblock printing

Informal opening event for Flow: Transitions of Shape and Form

This August a crew of scientists and artists will arrive in Stromness after ten days sailing along the northwest coast of Scotland from Ullapool. They will share their stories and some of the work they’ve produced at this event.

Ceramic artist and Art Psychotherapist Diane Eagles shares her ideas and inspiration from The Ness of Brodgar dig. Admission is free and no booking is necessary.

This PIER CLOSER session will focus on our Summer exhibition Margaret Tait film/poems which celebrates the work of Orcadian artist and filmmaker Margaret Tait

Annual Stromness Shopping Week Pavement Artist Competition.

Artist Sam Ainsley will discuss her own work, her ideas and sources of inspiration, her time at GSA as well as talk more widely about contemporary art in Scotland today. 

An opportunity to take a closer look at our summer exhibitions Margaret Tait film/poems and Tam MacPhail sculpture Paul MacPhail photographs.
​​​​​​​Admission is free and everyone is welcome

Join members of the Society of Wood Engravers for a special gathering to mark the end of the exhibition. All welcome.

An opportunity to delve a little deeper into the world of wood engraving. ​​​​​​​Admission Free. All welcome

Join wood engraver Kath Littler to find out more about this tradition printmaking technique, the range of works in the exhibition and about the Society of Wood Engravers. Admission is Free – no booking required

Four Taiko drummers from Tsuchigumo Daiko will be giving a drumming performance.

Join pupils, staff and parents at an event to celebrate an exhibition of images taken by the 2016-17 Higher Photography class at Kirkwall Grammar School Art Department.

P I E R C L O S E R  and Piergroup  in conversation with collector Ronnie Duncan

The first PIER CLOSER session of the year will be held at WASPS studios in Stromness and will be an opportunity to look at the Soulisquoy Printmakers Workshop and the artist studios.

DRAWING ROUTES - experimentations in the art and act of drawing brings together work from members of Móti Collective, a group of recent creative graduates based in Orkney. Join the artists at an open event on Saturday 10 February, 2-4pm. All welcome.

Wave Form is a multidisciplinary event with live music.

A fun afternoon of seasonal, drop-in art and craft activities.

An opportunity to take a more in-depth look at the Pier Arts Centre’s Collection and exhibition programme.

Artists Nick Gordon and Louise Barrington will give a tour of their exhibitions constellations and shaping the void. Admission is free and no booking is required.