ARTIST TALK: CALUM ANGUS MACKAY
Calum Angus Mackay will be sharing insights into his creative journey, spanning from his early works to his latest exhibition, Unnad: Indigenous. Join us as Mackay delves into the inspirations, challenges, and stories behind his art, offering a unique glimpse into his evolving artistry. This special event will not only highlight his retrospective pieces but also showcase his most recent creations, currently featured in our main gallery. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating exhibition, available for viewing until August 24th.
THURS 22 AUG 6PM
SEISEANANTRADSACHAFAIDH/BÀR
TRADSESSIONS
£5/4
WED 7 AUG 7PM - FREE
Do you play the fiddle, pipes, accordion, guitar, sing or play any other trad instrument? Come along to our Trad Sessions in the Cafe/bar! You can come alone, with friends or with the family, just make sure you bring an instrument to play a traditional tune or two with the group. The sessions will be informal and there will be no pressure to play on your own. They’ll be a great opportunity for people to play together, have a bit of craic and learn some new tunes, whether you’re a seasoned pro or beginner.
LIVE MUSIC STREET SESSIONS
ARTISTS IN THE WILD is a Culture Collective project that will introduce participants to island based artists. The project involves visiting different artists across Lewis and Harris learning about their work and motivations. The artists will then take participants out into the landscape where they will engage in a creative visual arts activity. Activities will vary with each artist.
Mary Morrison is based in Kyles Scalpay, Harris, and her work is infused with the space, light and elemental qualities of the Atlantic archipelago. It suggests liminal spaces, edges and shifting tidal lines She evokes a sense of place and natural forms through an alchemical use of oil-based materials. These combine with graphic elements and annotation relating to mapping, measuring and music, creating an additional visual language and tension within the paintings.
SATURDAY3AUGUST
10.30–1.30
TallanaMara, PaircNiseaboist,IsleofHarris
Rupachitta Robertson trained as a sculptor at the Glasgow School of Art, driven by a desire to draw people's attention to the environment Her work allows her to delve into themes that captivate her. Living on the Isle of Lewis, she finds the landscape evocative of survival amid a harsh social, environmental, religious, and economic backdrop. Currently, Rupachitta is investigating the history behind the destitution walls of Uig, examining who built them, their motivations
SATURDAY10AUGUST
10.30–1.30
Shoreside, Giosla
Kenneth Burns derives his visual stimulation and inspiration from his surroundings, with his work deeply influenced by his response to the environment. He draws and paints expressively and representationally, working directly from life, out on location "en plein air " Kenneth employs a variety of materials, often combining them in a single piece, and is currently focused on using water-based paints and inks on paper. Despite this, he still holds a deep appreciation for oil on canvas
SATURDAY17AUGUST
10.30am–1.30pm
TheMeetingplacewillbe theentrancetoLewisCastle
Laura Maynard's work is deeply inspired by the waves, vast horizons, and the connections people, particularly surfers, have with the wild, special places she loves. She studied drawing and painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, where she discovered a passion for screen printing during her final years. Over the past six years, Laura has established screen printing facilities in her studio, allowing her to merge her love of painting with screen printing This fusion enables her to experiment with layers and embrace the unexpected accidents that arise from the process.
SATURDAY24AUGUST
11.00-14.00
Tong
CEOLARCHANBHÁS
BY
LORCAN VALLELY
EXHIBITION OPENING: FRI 30 AUG
Ceol ar Chanbhás is a new exhibition by acclaimed Irish artist Lorcan Vallely, celebrating 20 years of his art career. Known for his figurative and portrait art in charcoal and oil on canvas, Vallely's work reflects his deep connection to Irish culture, especially traditional music, influenced by his family's contributions to the Armagh Pipers Club and other cultural pillars.
With previous exhibitions in London, Glasgow, and Ireland, and pieces in major collections, this marks his 22nd solo show and his first exhibition in the Western Isles. Vallely, a Chelsea College of Art graduate, currently lives and works in Co Armagh.
“Technical mastery and genius for improvisation”
The Irish Times
LIVE MUSIC
NIALL VALLELY CAOIMHIN VALLELY & ROSS MARTIN
Over the past 30 years Niall Vallely has established himself worldwide as one of Ireland’s most significant musicians and composers. He began learning the concertina at the age of seven, taught by parents Brian and Eithne Vallely, and over the years has developed a unique approach to playing the instrument. Similarly, brother Caoimhin is noted for offering a different slant on traditional Irish music played on piano. They will be accompanied by Ross Martin (guitar).
S A T 3 1 A U G 8 P M
NiallMorisonMacRae
ANDSOITWAS
Havingrecentlyfacedthelossofhersister, NorahMacRae–thelongestservingpost officeworkerinScottishhistory–beginsto reflectonwhat’stocomeinherremaining yearsfromtheweeshopattachedtoher house.Anobservationalmeditationon grief,timeandwhatweleavebehind;“And SoItWas”paintsavividmonochrome portraitofloss–ofalovedone,avillage,a postoffice.
ZoePattersonMacinnes
M’ATHAIR,ANT-IASGAIR/ MYFATHERTHE FISHERMAN
A short documentary following one of the few men from Great Bernera who still go out lobster fishing and his connection to the place and sea, shared through his daughter’s perspective Zoe Paterson Macinnes is an artist and filmmaker based in the Outer Hebrides With 10 years of experience in film; the medium has become a method of translation to describepersonalexperiencesandasense ofplaceonscreen.
IanWaugh
ASHELAYFALLING& STRAYED
Digging peat for food and board on a rundown Scottish Highland croft, Georgios discovers the stark difference between choosing to disppear and losing yourself completely. In Srayed, Tracy flees into the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands. Defeatedbytheland,sheisdiscoveredbya passing runner. Reluctantly accepting his help, she soon doubts his intentions. 15 minutes20seconds
Niall Morison Macrae, hailing from the Outer Hebrides, is a Scottish-Thai filmmaker whose unique island upbringing shapes his distinctive worldview. Drawn to themes such as identity, rural decay, and time, he has refined his award-winning cinematography into rich portrait documentaries focusing on a variety of subjects, including working-class experiences, the trans community, andrefugeesofwar.
Zoe Paterson Macinnes is an artist and filmmaker based in the Outer Hebrides With 10 years of experience in film; the medium has become a method of translation to describe personal experiences and a sense of place on screen Her film work has been screened internationally and for various exhibitions. Often her film work is combined with art and poetry as a response to being in a place, whether that be physically or through memory, a longing – or belonging. Ian Waugh is a writer, director and artist. His films have played at festivals such as Edinburgh, Drama, Stockholm, Busan and BFI London. He is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents, Reykjavik Transatlantic Lab and EIFF Talent Lab Connects. In 2019 he was selected for the flagship BFI development programme Network@LFF as an artist disrupting conventions with internationalfocusandambition.
CINEMA
AQUIETPLACE:DAYONE FRI9AUG,7PM SAT10AUG,8PM
WhenNewYorkCitycomesunderattackfromanalieninvasion, awomanandothersurvivorstrytofindawaytosafety.They soonlearnthattheymustremainabsolutelysilentasthe mysteriouscreaturesaredrawntotheslightestsound.
Duration: 1h 39min
NATIONALTHEATRELIVE:PRESENTLAUGHTER THUR17AUG,7PM
Themultiaward-winningproductionofNoëlCoward’sprovocative comedyfeaturingAndewScott(Vanya,Fleabag)returnstothebig screen.Ashepreparestoembarkonanoverseastour,staractor GarryEssendine’scolourfullifeisindangerofspirallingoutof control.Engulfedbyanescalatingidentitycrisisashismanyand variousrelationshipscompeteforhisattention,Garry’sfew remainingdaysathomeareachaoticwhirlwindoflove,sex,panic andsoul-searching. FilmedlivefromTheOldVicinLondonduringasoldoutrunin2019, MatthewWarchus(MatildaTheMusical)directsthisgiddyand surprisinglymodernreflectiononfame,desireandloneliness.
Duration: 2h 20min
Threestoriesrevolvearoundamanwhotriestotakecontrolof hisownlife,apolicemanwhosewifeseemslikeadifferent person,andawomanwhosearchesforsomeonewithaspecial ability. KINDSOFKINDNESS
FRI16AUG,7PM
Duration: 1h 39min
BLUR:TOTHEEND SAT17AUG,7PM
Anewfeature-lengthdocumentarydepictingtheextraordinary andemotionalreturnofblur,capturedduringtheyearinwhich theymadeasurprisereturnwiththeirfirstrecordin8years,the criticallyacclaimed#1album‘TheBalladofDarren’.
Duration: 2h 5min
In1980sHollywood,adultfilmstarandaspiringactressMaxine Minxfinallygetsherbigbreak.However,asamysteriouskiller stalksthestarletsofLosAngeles,atrailofbloodthreatensto revealhersinisterpast. MAXXXINE THUR22AUG,7PM
Duration: 1h 44min
DEADPOOL &WOLVERINE FRI23AUG7PM SAT24AUG6PM,9PM THURS29AUG,7PM
Wolverineisrecoveringfromhisinjurieswhenhecrossespaths withtheloudmouthDeadpool.Theyteamuptodefeata commonenemy.
Duration: 2h 7min
CINEMA
HAROLDANDTHEPURPLECRAYON SAT31AUG,2PM
Insideofhisbook,adventurousHaroldcanmakeanythingcome tolifesimplybydrawingit.Afterhegrowsupanddrawshimself offthebook'spagesandintothephysicalworld,Haroldfindshe hasalottolearnaboutreallife.
Duration: 1h 30min
FRI 30 AUG, 8PM FRI 30 AUG, 8PM
Experiencethefilmthat redefinedcinemawithits unconventionalnarrative, iconiccharacters,and unforgettabledialogue.
Fromthephilosophical musingsofhitmenJules
WinnfieldandVincent
Vegatotheturbulentnight outofmobwifeMia Wallace,eachtaleisa journeyintothe unexpected.
Duration: 2h 34min
THEATRE
TheFallenAngels oftheMoine
Discover the rich folklore of Caithness and Sutherland, where myths of kelpies, fairies, and mysterious creatures abound. This is the story of The Shee, timeless travelers who have chosen to reside beneath the great Moine bog. Their origins and purpose remain a mystery. TheplayfollowsCianna,ayounghydrologist,andCait,alocalwoman,asthey uncoverthetruthbehindanAmericancompany’splantobuildanuclearwaste repositoryandrocketlaunchsiteonTheMoine.CaitrevealsthatTheShee,facing environmentaldegradation,plantoleaveEarth.Thiscontemporaryepicisa warning,blendingpoetry,music,andlight CharactersincludeCaitMackay,with anancientbondtotheMoine,CiannaSwann,anobserver,andRobbieOliphant, corruptedbypowerfulforces.
£10/12
WED28AUG 7.30PM
Duration: 1h 15min (No interval)
CREATIVECONNECTIONSEXHIBITION
This exhibition on An Lanntair’s mezzanine walkway shows a small selection of the artworks made by participants in recent Creative Connections online workshops. Creative Connections is a programme of online and in-person creative workshops for anyone over the age of 60 who feels isolated because of geographic remote living, disability, ill health, caring commitments or any other reason
Opening:Friday23August
1pm–2pm
BOOK
BINDINGWORKSHOP
Friday 23 Aug 10am – 12pm
Join this sociable and supportive workshop to mark Healing Arts Scotland week on Fri 23 August You will learn simple book binding skills and make a personal sketchbook / journal. This workshop will be led by artist Joe Mahony Healing Arts Scotland is a week-long celebration of these events, highlighting the joy they bring to those who take part, and their importance to the nation’s physical, mental and social health
WORKSHOP
Inthisworkshopparticipantswill makestringusingthelocal materials,learningtraditional techniquesastheyproceedand gainanunderstandingintothe plantsusedwhilesharingstories relatingtomakingandweaving withlocalmaterials.Agameof stringconsequenceswillbeheld endingwithaseriesof collaborativelinearwrittenworks. Thesewillbereadandoverlaps andechoesbetweenpieceswill beobserved.Thegroupwillgoon tomakemorerope,explore combiningropes,andplaiting alongwithanothershortwriting exercise.Theaimistothinkabout parallelsbetweenthemakingand writingprocesses.
Sìoman,Simmens, String–weavingwith plantsandwords
Aworkshoplinkedtothe String/Linesexhibitionat GrinnebhatCentrein BragarwithCarolineDear andCatherineMacphee.
1.30pm–5.30pm Tues 13 Aug £35/£30
WORKSHOPS
The new programme of weekly term time workshops starts from 19 August.
Saturday Art Club Saturday Drama Club
yOUTH
THEATRE
ART LAB
CREATIVE PLAY
MINI MAKE
PIMARY CHILDREN from 1pm – 5pm primary children from 10.15 – 12.30 S1 and up Saturdays 1.30pm – 2pm for S1 - S6 Fridays 2pm – 4pm age 2 - 5 Wednesdays 2pm - 3pm Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm Wednesdays, 4pm-5pm
BÙTH SHOP
Explore a wide range of products and gifts that celebrate the rich culture and artistry of the Outer Hebrides. Our shop offers something for everyone, including stationery, homeware, jewellery, clothes, crafts, cards, books, music, toys, and art. When you shop with us, you're not just taking home a piece of the Outer Hebrides; you're also supporting An Lanntair's mission as a charity, helping us continue to inspire and connect
MALT O
THE HEAR THE HEAR
The first, historic single malt whis of Harris. Like the iconic Harr created here for generations, o whisky is woven from the hands o and the place we call ho intertwining to produce an el complexity and character. connection between people continues to this day with eve Hearach created by Isle of Harri the Outer Hebrides. Our rec matured in ex-bourbon casks, o butts.
