• An Talla Solais is a community arts charity in Ullapool. We curate exhibitions, community projects, workshops and talks alongside hosting residencies and providing long and short term studio spaces.

    Our programme of activities are designed to offer opportunities for all and support for artists in Ullapool and across the wider North West of Scotland. Through our gallery we aim to bring exceptional art from around the world into the local community.
  • Studio Facilities General purpose studios (Small Art Room 17.5m2, Big Art Room 33.4m2) with 24- hour studio access, sink and...

    Studio Facilities

    General purpose studios (Small Art Room 17.5m2, Big Art Room 33.4m2) 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 a five minute walk from the shore and surrounded by the hills of

    Wester Ross.

     

    Costs

    2022 studio rental costs:

     

    Small Art Room (17.5 m2): £66/week or £253/month

    Big Art Room (33.4m2): £110/week or £385/month

     

    Clay studio: £110/week or £440/month

    Ceramics technical assistance: £13.20/hour

    Kiln firings: £39 bisque, £28 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

    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.

     

    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 or other opportunities

    An online exhibition of work created during the residency is offered. An Talla Solais is currently planning the development of a new exhibition space within its existing premises and would be happy to explore possibilities with the artist for an exhibition of work on site, subject to our ongoing programme.

     

    Requirements

    N/A

     

    Accommodation offered

    This residency does not include accommodation.

     

    Alternative accomodation

    There are many accommodation options in Ullapool and the vicinity, including B&B, self-catering and camping. B&B in Ullapool costs from 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.

     

    Travel

    TBC

     

    Accessibility

    TBC

     

    Insurance

    TBC

     

     

    For further details please visit antallasolais.org

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