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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 1d

With the October Holiday starting next week, why not book a place on our workshops for primary school aged children. They will take place over two sessions:
Tues 21 & Wed 22 Oct-10:30am-12.30pm
(participants should attend both sessions to complete the activities)

To book please phone 01856 850209

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 2d

Orkney-born musician Merlyn Driver releases his debut solo album
It Was Also Sometimes Daylight on October 10th. He will be performing a the Pier Arts Centre TOMORROW (Saturday 11 October) 3-5pm

For tickets go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/merlyndriver...

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 3d

Emma Ainsley (artist) & John Phillips (artist-musician ) are setting-up a local Neuk group in Orkney
Neuk Collective brings together, supports, & advocates for neurodivergent artists find out more about them here: neukcollective.co.uk
Come along to the Pier Arts Centre Sat 18 Oct 2-4pm

#neukgroup

NEUK – Neuk Collective is a new collective of neurodivergent artists, formed as part of a project funded as part of Creative Scotland’s Create:Inclusion funding stream.

By using our website, you agree to our cookie policy.

neukcollective.co.uk

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 3d

This week @artukdotorg #OnlineArtExchange is all about 'Glamour' for Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World @nationalportraitgallery

Stanley Cursiter-Artist, Self Portrait, Director of the National Galleries of Scotland, with Wife Phyllis Hourston and his Model, Poppy Low, Chez Nous @nationalgalleries

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 4d

Our #WednesdayWorkoftheWeek is Gods of the Earth/Gods of the Sea by Ian Hamilton Finlay

To celebrate the Centenary of his birth (28 Oct 1925-27 March 2006) we are hosting screenings of The Boat in the Writing Room: retracing the origins of Stonypath, Little Sparta. Details at buff.ly/uPBgIxy

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 5d

With the October Holidays just around the corner, if you are looking for something to do we have workshops for primary school aged children will take place over two sessions:
Tues 21 and Wed 22 Oct-10:30am-12.30pm

To book please phone 01856 850209

#PierArtsCentre #octoberholidays

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 7d

Today we celebrate the birth of Robert Adams (1917-84) with Woman 1953 from our Collection

#PierArtsCente

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 8d

Calling all Orkney-based neuro-divergent creatives

Emma Ainsley (artist) & John Phillips (artist-musican) are setting-up a Neuk group in Orkney
Come along to the Pier Arts Centre
Sat 18 Oct 2-4pm to find out more

Find out about Neuk Collective neukcollective.co.uk

NEUK – Neuk Collective is a new collective of neurodivergent artists, formed as part of a project funded as part of Creative Scotland’s Create:Inclusion funding stream.

By using our website, you agree to our cookie policy.

neukcollective.co.uk

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 8d

A week ago, Glasgow-based artist Adela Kałuzińska had what she described as a 'full-circle moment' as she opened her first solo exhibition, at the Pier Arts Centre, having been involved with the Centre since she was at school.

Portals: new work by Adela Kałuzińska is on display until Sat 8 Nov.

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 9d

We had another lovely visit with the Women's Group from @Clan Cancer Support Orkney earlier this week. The ladies enjoyed a workshop with Orkney artist Frances Pelly demonstrating cross making with locally found reeds and grasses.
#ClanCancerSupport #PierArtsCentre

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 9d

DUE TO THE FORECAST BAD WEATHER WE HAVE POSTPONED THE EVEN HERE EVEN NOW EVENT SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER)

Rescheduled arrangements to be confirmed

#evenhereevennow

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 9d

Today we celebrate the birth of two Collection artist. Here's Acres St Martin's, Isles of Scilly 1956 by Simon Nicholson (1934-90) born 3 October 1934, son of sculptor Barbara Hepworth and artist Ben Nicholson.

#PierArtsCentre

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 9d

Today we celebrate the birth of two Collection artist. First, here's Collage 4, 1957 by Robyn Denny (1930-2014)
#PierArtsCentre

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 10d

Orkney based artists and makers are invited to enter up to two works into the Pier Arts Centre's Annual Open Exhibition 2025

Deadline for submissions is 5pm Sat 8 Nov. All work should be accompanied by a completed form which can be downloaded here www.pierartscentre.com or picked up in the gallery

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 10d

This week @artukdotorg.bsky.social #OnlineArtExchange is about ‘Celebrations and unveilings’ for The Harris reopening

Here's The Fête, 1976 by Mary Newcomb (1922–2008) from the collection at Norfolk Museums Service

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 11d

Our #WednesdayWorkoftheWeek is Alexandra Kadzevich's Magic on the Border of Things, 2023 © the artist, Presented by the Contemporary Art Society

On display for the first time in our Collection display, which takes its title from the painting, Magic on the Border of Things is on display until 8 Nov

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 11d

What’s next for Even Here Even Now (EHEN) Orkney?

Join artist advocates Kerrianne Flett and Frances Pelly for this informal gathering to discuss the future of the creative industries in Orkney

Where: The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
When: Sat 4 Oct Sept 2-4pm
Who: Orkney creatives

#evenhereevennow

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 12d

Our new exhibitions opened at the weekend:
Portals: new work by Adela Kałuzińska
and
Magic on the Border of Things - Works from the Pier Arts Centre Collection
are on display until 8 November
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am-5pm. Admission Free
#PierArtsCentre

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 14d

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pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 15d

OPENING TODAY
Magic on the Border of Things - Works from the Pier Arts Centre Collection

Image: Karla Black, Could, 2013 © Karla Black. Courtesy of Galerie Gisela Capitain Photograph Simon Vogel.
Gift of the artist and Galerie Capitain, Cologne, presented by the Contemporary Art Society 2025

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 16d

Portals, the first solo exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Adela Kałuzińska opens tomorrow (Sat 27 Sept)

Join Adela for an informal walk and talk:
Sat 27 Sept, 3-4pm, Free, No booking required

Image: Adela Kałuzińska Pink Party Hat, 2025, oil on wood panel © the artist

#PierArtsCentre

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 16d

The Pier Arts Centre is looking for artists and makers residing in Orkney to enter up to two works for this year's Annual Open Exhibition.

Deadline for submissions is 5pm Sat 8 November. Go to www.pierartscentre.com for details and a form

Open Tues-Sat 10:30-5. Admission Free

#PierArtsCentre

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 17d

We are excited to share details of an upcoming ONLINE Animation Academy hosted by our friends at @screenargyll for 16 - 25 year olds living across Scotland

Deadline for signing up is 1st October! More info at screenargyll.co.uk/animationaca...

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 17d

This year, our October Holiday workshops for primary school aged children will take place over two sessions:
Tues 21 and Wed 22 Oct - 10:30am-12.30pm
(participants should attend both sessions to complete the activities)

Free but spaces are limited and booking is essential on 01856 850209

pierartscentre.bsky.social @pierartscentre.bsky.social · 18d

Our new Collection exhibition opens this weekend and explores the ways the Collection has developed through a sequence of specially curated rooms that highlight collecting themes and variations. Included is our #WednesdayWorkoftheWeek (Maquette I) 1956 by Barbara Hepworth

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