04-01-2008: City of the Immortals

Art Gallery 23 February – 22 March

City of the Immortals is a photographic exhibition by Birmingham based artist Michelle Lord. Michelle’s work originates from stories and ideas with strong connections to architectural space and is a result of a continuing fascination with the notion of un-built or fictional environments. The images are a complex hybrid of photography, sculpture, literature, architecture and narrative, and involve the designing and building of theatrical sixth scale sets and hand-crafted models, intricately fabricated from card and wood.

Image Caption:
Michelle Lord Work in Progress

05-01-2008: Photographs by Ewen Weatherspoon

Small Gallery 23 February – 22 March

08-01-2008: Seeing Dragons in the Clouds

Art Gallery 10 May – 7 June

A new Harley Gallery touring exhibition which explores the artistic imagination. Featuring the work of nine very different artists: Nora Fok, Chila Kumari Burman, Robert Callender, Heidi Daish, Helen Denerley, Lizzie Farey, Peter and Linda Green, Leo Hills and Frank Hills. The artists, inspired by found objects, transform them into something different. Finished work is exhibited alongside sketches and workings to demonstrate the process the artists have gone through to arrive at the final piece.

A Harley Gallery/Brochocka Baynes exhibition

10-01-2008: Ana Maria Pacheco

Art Gallery 14 June – 12 July
Born in Brazil in 1943, Ana Maria Pacheco is an artist of extraordinary diversity. Her work ranges from painting and sculpture to printmaking, and draws on a wide variety of cultural references that include Brazilian folklore, classical myth, mystical Catholicism and medieval satire, using her source material to create works that play with the art of storytelling. This exhibition focuses on Pacheco’s work as a printmaker, bringing together five sets of prints, produced between 1989
and 1998.

Image caption: Ana Maria Pacheco /Terra Ignota 3/, 1994

15-01-2008: Lunchtime Talk: Contemporary Art inspired by the culture and landscape of Scotland and the Highlands

Thursday 13th March, 2008, 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
In an illustrated talk, Denise Collins, Director of Castle Gallery in Inverness, discusses how local artists today are reflecting our Scottish and Highland landscape and culture in their work.  A talk promoted by WEA Scotland.  Admission £1.00.  All welcome - no need to per-book.  For further details, please telephone Inverness WEA on 01463 710577. or email inverness@weascotland.org.uk.

20-03-2008: Landscape

Small Gallery, 29 March - 3 May
Selected larger pieces from the art collection awarded to The Highland Council as part of the Scottish Arts Council Bequest, together with works from the Highland Council Collections.

20-03-2008: Scotland's Heritage on the Edge: Capturing the Coastline

Art Gallery, 29 March - 3 May 2008

Award-winning images from a photographic competition, designed with the aim of preserving Scotland's striking and varied coastal scenery, which is at threat from erosion.

20-03-2008: Two Voices, One Message:

Friday 11 April 2008
A seminar for workers in museums, galleries and other cultural and natural heritage organisations with an interest in Gaelic and bilingual interpretation and the new legislation.  The seminar is run by the Visitor Studies group, and there is a small charge for registration.  To apply, please contact Jenni Fuchs, Visitor Studies Officer, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF or via email, jenni@visitors.org.uk 

29-04-2008: Lunchtime Talk - Our developing Highland Archive Service

Thursday 22 May, 2008, 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
A chance to hear about the new Highland Archives and Registration Centre which will be completed by autumn 2009.  Morag Maclean, the Education and Outreach Coordinator of Highland Council Archives Service will outline her new role of encouraging communities to become involved with this education and outreach service.  A talk promoted by WEA Scotland. Admission £1.00. All welcome - no need to per-book. For further details, please telephone Inverness WEA on 01463 710577. or email inverness@weascotland.org.uk.

29-04-2008: Lunchtime Talk - Tain Silver

Thursday 5 June 2008, 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
Estelle Quick, former curator at Tain Through Time Museum will have a look at why silver was made in this Easter Ross community, who the silversmiths were, and examples of some of their work, as well as the importance of Tain Museum's collection.  A talk promoted by WEA Scotland. Admission £1.00. All welcome - no need to per-book. For further details, please telephone Inverness WEA on 01463 710577. or email inverness@weascotland.org.uk.

29-04-2008: Lunchtime Talk - Learning about Poland

Thursday 12 June 2008, 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
Bozena Rakowska offers an insight into daily life in Poland over the last 30 years.  How have the many Polish people now living in the Highlands settled into life here?  Come along and hear a first hand report.  A talk promoted by WEA Scotland. Admission £1.00. All welcome - no need to per-book. For further details, please telephone Inverness WEA on 01463 710577. or email inverness@weascotland.org.uk.

10-06-2008: The Man Who Drew Cats

Art Gallery, 19 July - 16 August

Louis Wain studied at West London School of Art and began his career as an art journalist. However it was for his pictures of cats that he became famous. From the 1880s until the outbreak of the First World War the ‘Louis Wain cat’ was hugely popular. Appearing in books, magazines and postcards, Wain’s cats are to be found engaging in many forms of human activity from playing cricket, digging up roads and riding bicycles to parading the latest fashions at Ascot.  The works in this exhibition are from the Bethlem Art and History Collections Trust.  We would like to extend our thanks to Mr Kevin Stuart for the kind loan of Louis Wain's printed works.

In Response to Louis Wain 
On 22 July, from 6 - 7 pm, Jim Neville, artist and psychiatric nurse will hold an informal conversation in response to Louis Wain's work.  Admission is free but please call Katey on 01463 237114 to book your place.

10-06-2008: Original Print

Art Gallery and Small Gallery 23 August - 20 September
An exhibition of prints and print techniques created by the Highland Print Studio

Drawing workshop with Dean Melville Saturday 6 September 10am – 4pm
£ 30 per person

This workshop is designed to offer students a variety of ways of understanding and doing drawing.  We will use imagery that is directly around us as a starting point, as this exhibition lends itself really well to the study of the drawn line.  We will  explore the use of marking techniques and look at how this relates to each individual's approach to their subject.  All aspects of picture making will be covered - composition, proportion, scale, tone, perspective, etc. This class will be beneficial to both the complete beginner and the more experienced artist.  It will book up fast so phone  01463 237114 soon to book your place!

13-06-2008: Highland Journey

Art Gallery 19 July - 16 August

Photographic exhibition by Robin Gillanders.  In June of 1934, the writer and poet Edwin Muir borrowed a car from his friend and fellow Orcadian, Stanley Cursiter, and set out on a tour of Scotland.  In 2006, photographer Robin Gillanders set out in Muir’s footsteps to make an extended journey around the Highlands and Orkney inspired by Muir’s travels – not as a writer, but as a photographer.  He has diverted, not just from Muir’s route, but from his remit, by commenting on some of the major contemporary issues facing these remote areas.

The exhibition is supported by the Scottish Arts Council, HI-Arts, the Highland Council and Napier University

24-06-2008: Merkinch Arts Group

Community Gallery, September 2008
Art exploring attitudes towards the community.

24-06-2008: China - Eve Arnold

Art Gallery 1 - 29 November

American photojournalist Eve Arnold was one of the first western photographers to enter communist China. She made her visit in 1979, at a time when its government was opening up to the outside world, and the exhibition shows a remarkable set of 40 of photos from this trip.  The images are a candid look at the country and its people and range from militia training in Mongolia and rice gleaning in Hsishuang Panna, to performing artists and noodle making.

24-06-2008: Merkinch Arts Group

Community Gallery, July 2008
Art exploring attitudes towards the community.

24-06-2008: Travel Through our Memories

Community Gallery, August 2008

A group of young Travellers from Highland invite you to take a journey with them as they recall the places of importance to them and their unique experiences on the road.  The exhibition includes art work and writing, with the opportunity for visitors to add their own memories.

24-06-2008: Art Class Drawings

Community Gallery, October 2008

26-06-2008: Drawing Workshop with Dean Melville

Saturday 6 September, 10am – 4pm

£ 30 per person.
This workshop is designed to offer students a variety of ways of understanding and doing drawing. We will use imagery that is directly around us as a starting point, as this exhibition lends itself really well to the study of the drawn line. We will explore the use of marking techniques and look at how this relates to each individual's approach to their subject. All aspects of picture making will be covered - composition, proportion, scale, tone, perspective, etc. This class will be beneficial to both the complete beginner and the more experienced artist. It will book up fast so phone 01463 237114 soon to book your place!

16-07-2008: Medieval Archaeology Walk

Saturday 11 October, 10 am - 12 noon

Join Cait McCullagh on an entertaining walk through Medieval Inverness.  Cait will provide an insight into the ongoing archaeological investigations of the Old Town and let you in on some of the amazing and strange events surrounding our city.
Where: Meet in the foyer of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for everyone!
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Create your own family tree

Tuesday 14 October, 1 - 4 pm

Explore your family's past.  Participants will make a family tree and learn some research skills.  
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Neolithic Music

Wednesday 15 October 1.30 and 3.00

Make music the Neolithic way!  Explore sound with Bob Pegg.
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Highland Tales

Thursday 16 October, 1 - 4 pm

The Highlands are alive with stories.  Join Bob Pegg to explore some of these fantastic tales!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Amazing Archaeogy

Friday 17 October, 1 - 3 pm
Discover amazing facts and see things hidden in the stores of the museum.  Join Cait McCullagh for an archaeological adventure
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Fire in the Glens

Saturday 18 October, 1.15 and 3 pm
The Redcoats are coming!  Chat with a Jacobite and a Redcoat in the museum and learn about what life was like during the Jacobite Rebellion!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: FREE!

08-09-2008: Family Drawing Taster

Tuesday 21 October, 1 - 2  pm

Use your creativity to explore drawing in a new way
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families (please telephone 01463 237114 to book)
How much: £1.00

08-09-2008: Create your own Targe

Wednesday 22 October, 1 - 4 pm

Jacobites carried them and Victorians put them on their walls.  Make your shield and decorate it just the way you like it!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: £1.00

08-09-2008: Create your own Stained Glass Lantern

Thursday 23 October, 1 - 4 pm

Use paper to create a beautiful lantern to hang in your home!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: £1.00

08-09-2008: Knights and Fair Ladies

Friday 24 October, 1 - 4 pm

Medieval Inverness was an exciting place to live.  Become a knight or a fair lady and learn about some of the amazing people who lived here!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: £1.00

08-09-2008: Family Time Capsule

Saturday 25 October, 1 - 4 pm

Make a time capsule with your family for people in the future to find!
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for families
How much: £1.00

08-09-2008: Drawing Workshop with Dean Melville

Saturday 25 October, 10 am - 4 pm

Work with artist Dean Melville to explore line and form.  A class for the beginner and the more experienced artist
Where: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Who: for adults (16+)
How much: £30.00.  Phone 01463 237114 to book your space!

02-10-2008: Wasps 2008

Art Gallery, 27 September - 25 October

Wasps Artists' Studios is a recognised charity, providing studio space for over 750 artists each year at 17 locations throughout Scotland.  This exhibition shows some of the variety of Wasps artists work.

14-11-2008: St Andrew's Day - Museum Open Day

Sunday 30 November, 12 - 4 pm

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is opening its doors for a FREE behind the scenes look at our very Scottish Collections! 
Take a tour of the museum stores, meet a Seaforth Highlander and learn about life on the home front during WW2, make crafts inspired by the museum collections, hear amazing tales of the Highlands, and learn how to do family histories! 
Come and explore your museum at the heart of Inverness!