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The unique ecology and culture of the islands of Uist provide the context within which we offer a very special creative programme with a distinct sense of place.
Located in Lochmaddy, North Uist’s main port of entry, Taigh Chearsabhagh is situated on the shoreline of a marine special area of scientific interest (SSSI). Sea, sky, light and climate are integral elements of the rugged Atlantic environment within which our community lives and works, also influencing directly the creative and cultural life of the arts centre and the artists who use it.
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Studio Facilities
Space/s: 25msq
Facilities: on site cafe
Materials: some materials in stock.
Technical assistance: print facility coordinator, Digital media
Equipment/machinery/technology/tools - available by negotiation
Access hours: centre opening hour s 10-5pm Monday – Saturday as standard, otherwise by negotiation
Wi-Fi/internet: yes
Tables: yes
Parking: yes
Lone-working rules: by negotiation
Costs
Studio - £600 per month (ex VAT)
Print facilities as per website
Digital Media facilities subsidised by negotiation
Minimum Period
2 weeks. Flexibility regarding number of visits
Maximum Period
1 month (possibly more dependent on time of year)
Other facilities
Print workshop, Photographic darkroom, Digital media including 4k professional video, reference library and local history archive, events room and workshop spaces.
Support offered
Events/screenings/workshops
Staff available for advice/support/mentoring
Technical print studio assistance
Networking/socials
Digital media training
Critique
Promotional support offered
Marketing
Communications: e.g. social media/e-newsletter/website/flyers/print
Press/listings for events
Exhibition or other opportunities
Potential exhibition opportunities in either of the centres gallery spaces or offsite
Potential workshop/lecture/talk opportunities
Workshop opportunities
Curatorial support
Support on ‘next steps’ post-residency; e.g. letter of support, funding advice
All to be negotiated/discussed
Requirements
We are particularly interested in artists engaging with the Hebridean Way walking & cycling route and/or working in an environmentally focussed, socially engaged practice and/or working with our newly refurbished print & wet darkroom resources.
Accommodation offered
None
Alternative accommodation
Links to nearby accommodation will be made available if requested
Travel
Please ask for current travel advice.
Accessibility
Centre is generally accessible apart from lack of wheelchair access to printmaking resource.
Insurance
Full public liability onsite.
For further details please visit taigh-chearsabhagh.org
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