AN TALLA SOLAIS, ULLAPOOL
Studio Facilities | General purpose studios (Small Art Room 17m square, Big Art Room 24m) with 24-hour studio access, sink and storage space; Fully equipped clay studio with work benches, extensive shelving, pugmill and tools, with access to electric kilns. All less than 5 minutes’ walk from the shore, and surrounded by the hills of Wester Ross. |
Costs | Studio rental: Small Art Room £90/week or £250/month Big Art Room £105/week or £310/month Clay studio £120/week or £350/month Ceramics technical assistance £12/hour. Kiln firings: £25 bisque, £35 glaze |
Minimum Period | 2 weeks |
Maximum Period | General studios 3 months Clay studio 6 weeks Dates will depend on availability of the spaces desired. The residency can be split over several visits if preferred |
Other facilities | Exhibition space, workshop space for activities with the public, walled outdoor working space, kitchen facility, WiFi internet access and printer/copier. Ullapool itself is a large village with a variety of shops, ferry access to the Hebrides, a fishing port and a lively community. |
Support offered | Ceramics technical assistance charged as above. Opportunity to meet a range of local artists. Contacts and local advice where required. Potential for events can be discussed. |
Promotional support offered | Website, social media, local press plus ATS e-newsletters. An opportunity for an open studio or other public activities would be welcomed, and we will create opportunities to work with local groups through workshops etc if appropriate. |
Exhibition opportunities | An exhibition as a result of the residency is possible, subject to our ongoing programme. |
Accommodation offered | This residency does not include accommodation, although recommendations can be made. |
Alternative accommodation | There are many accommodation options in Ullapool and the vicinity, include B&B, self-catering and camping. B&B in Ullapool costs around £55 per night. Please note that accommodation is often quickly booked up in the summer season. A site for a caravan / mobile home could be found if good notice given. |