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DRAWING with PLACE, Creative Retreat, Orkney Islands

Lead by artist, curator and educator Tracy Mackenna

Sat 04 July – Sat 11 July 2026

Book your place via the link in the web page (no application required)

Time and space, curated with care, for six people to explore drawing and mark-making in the remarkable environment of the Orkney Islands.

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DRAWING with PLACE invites you to take the time to slow down by experiencing and investigating place through drawing. All forms of drawing are encouraged, activated through experimentation, play, trial and error. Being and working in the ancient environment of the Orkney Islands will stimulate deep consideration of time, perspective, and personal and environmental well-being.

Submitted on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:15

anam creative:(in)dustry

About

(in)dustry is a nine-month remote project supporting five young creatives aged 18-25 (or up to 30 if d/Deaf, neurodivergent or Disabled) from underrepresented backgrounds, living outside Scotland’s central belt (Glasgow & Edinburgh). 

This project will support participants to develop sustainable businesses and freelance practices within the music industries. This can include, but is not limited to, areas such as design, videography, photography, music management, promotion, events, booking, running a record label, live sound, and not-for-profit work.

Participants will receive:

  • A £2,000 bursary to support them.

  • Mentorship from industry professionals 

Submitted on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:25

OPEN CALL- Blank Canvas Artist Residency, Ayr Scotland

Open Call- Blank Canvas Artist in Residence        Ayr, Scotland 

Submitted on Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:32

The Weight of Waiting

THIS IS A CALL FOR ART FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE PERSONALLY, OR THROUGH A WOMAN CLOSE TO THEM, EXPERIENCED MISSED DIAGNOSIS, MISDIAGNOSIS AND/OR LATE DIAGNOSIS AND DISPROPORTIONATE DELAYS IN RECEIVING ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE.

Weight of waiting:
The emotional burden, psychological distress, and anxiety that comes from a period of waiting which can also manifest in a variety of physical symptoms and deterioration in physical health.

ARTISTS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS/USE A PSEUDONYM

KEY DATES:
Exhibition: 6 MARCH - 4 APRIL 2026
Deadline for submissions: 7 FEBRUARY 2026
Selected work MUST be received at the gallery by: 20 FEBRUARY 2026

Artists will be notified of selection shortly after the deadline.

Artwork measurements and submission info:

Submitted on Mon, 01/19/2026 - 16:43

Group Residency Programme, Orkney: SOUNDINGS and SURROUNDINGS

SOUNDINGS and SURROUNDINGS has been devised around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment. Residents will be welcomed to the Birsay area of Orkney, where the bespoke programme will take place in 5-star rated self-catering accommodation (single rooms) and studio facilities, and through visits to Neolithic Orkney’s World Heritage Sites.

Submitted on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:32

Group Residency Programme, Orkney: MICRO-MACRO

MICRO-MACRO has been devised around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment.

The Group Residency will be lead by Tracy Mackenna, Curator of The Museum of Loss and Renewal and facilitated by Tracy and programme contributors. A range of multidisciplinary Orkney-based discipline experts who hold precious knowledge of archaeological sites, spatial and local history past and present, and collecting and presenting, will contribute to bespoke sessions.

Submitted on Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:26

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