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Sound artist Eimer Birkbeck recording at sea, photo Jon Macleod -
Fionn Duffy (2022 RFS artist) in the Museum nan Eilean archive
Studio Facilities
We work with organisations such as Grinneabhat and Bhaltos Community Trust to provide studio spaces.
Costs
Studio Space:
- £30 per day for studio space space in Grinneabhat, a 30 minute drive from Stornoway
- £30 per day for studio space in Uig which is 60 minutes’ drive from Stornoway
- £895 for a weeklong ocean-based residency in collaboration with Sail Britain, this price includes accommodation on board the vessel.
Minimum Period
1 week
Maximum Period
3 months
Support offered
Curatorial support, technical support, equipment loan and support, island networking and production support.
Hot desk, photocopying, use of workshop space (in consultation with Education and Outreach staff).
The hotdesk is at An Lanntair in Stornoway and is free as is use of equipment at An Lanntair and curatorial and production support
Promotional support offered
Marketing and publicity
Exhibition opportunities
None, but interest in community and socially engaged practice would fit well.
Requirements
None directly.
Accommodation offered
Grinneabhat is our recommended accommodation, and the rates are on their website www.grinneabhat.com – it is a community hub and cultural centre on the Westside of Lewis – 30 minutes’ drive from Stornoway.
We also work with Sail Britain for a boat based option, the vessel acting as accommodation, vehicle and research arena.
Alternative accommodation
The residency is based on the Isle of Lewis and is accessible by sea with Calmac ferries and by air with Loganair.
There is a public transport service on the island. Grinneabhat accommodation and studios are outside of Stornoway, therefore, access to a car is useful.
Travel
Google Maps location link (to An Lanntair not accommodation): maps.app.goo.gl/5VjVAjPJYNU6Y3iu7
Travel to Stornoway is possible by air from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and by ferry from Ullapool. There is a public transport service on the island. The suggested accommodation and studio is 15 miles from Stornoway with another more rural studio available 40 miles from Stornoway. Therefore, access to a car is useful.
Accessibility
The studio spaces are fully accessible.
An Lanntair is a wheelchair accessible venue with a lift.
Insurance
The artist is recommended to have their own insurance in place.
Website: lanntair.com
Facebook: @anlanntair
Instagram: @anlanntair
Bluesky: @anlanntair
Isle of Lewis
