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1 | ARRAN THE ARTS ISLAND: DIRECTORY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3 | This Directory has been collated by Arran Theatre and Arts Trust which has been in existence since 1989. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5 | Its aims, in partnership with other organisations on the island, are: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 | - to foster the visual, literary and performing arts on Arran | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | - to further opportunities for professionals in the arts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | - to create experiences which raise skills and awareness and improve access at community level | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | - to develop opportunities for young people | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | - to encourage new work, both on Arran and beyond. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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13 | Arran Theatre and Arts Trust is an umbrella organisation for several arts focussed organisations on the island. For more information see the website: arrantheatreandarts.co.uk or contact Heather Gough (gough.carlo@btinternet.com ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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17 | ARTS FESTIVAL | McLellan Arts Festival | The McLellan Arts Festival, in memory of Scottish writer, Robert McLellan (who lived most of his life on Arran), is an annual festival of poetry, drama, music and film held in early September. | Heather Gough | arrantheatreandarts.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
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19 | gough.carlo@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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21 | BANDS | Arran Brass Band | Do you play a brass instrument? If so we’d love to hear from you. All skill levels are welcome from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. We can loan you an instrument free of charge and arrange free lessons too! We are happy to play at any event and have a repertoire to suit any occasion. | info@arranbrass.co.uk | https://arranbrass.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7.15pm to 9.15pm in the Ormidale Sports Centre in Brodick. | 7973524191 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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24 | The Boathouse Ceilidh band | Available for all events | Carol Harwood | Find us on Facebook | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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27 | Cosmic String Theory | Arran duo of electro harp, 12 string guitar, theremin, pedals and voices. Psychedelic music with cosmic vibes and sonic wonders. | Heather Macleod | Find us on Facebook | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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29 | heathermacleod.arran@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | The Arran Ceilidh Band | A vibrant ceilidh band available for public and private functions. | Alice Maxwell | Find us on Facebook | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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36 | String Tangle | A duo of harp and guitar, songs and tunes with ambient vibe, suitable for weddings, small venues, house concerts. | Heather Macleod | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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38 | heathermacleod.arran@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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40 | CRAFT GROUPS | Spin Off | We promote SPINNING , WEAVING , KNITTING , FELTING , FIBRE DYEING | Johanna Morgan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | and meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Whiting Bay Church hall. Everyone is welcome and we’ll help anyone who wants to learn any of the above | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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44 | jo.morgan143@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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46 | Umbrella Group | A craft group for people who feel lonely or socially isolated. A range of different craft ideas are explored, led by some willing volunteers, along with coffee and chat. Meets in Lamlash Church Hall on Mondays at 10.30, and is open to all | Jan Macgregor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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50 | janmacgregor45@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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52 | Bay Wool & Crafts | We are proud to showcase the work of over 30 artists and producers in one shop, all of whom are based on the Isle of Arran. We also stock yarns and haberdashery, and host weekly Wednesday Knit & Blether sessions; these are open to all crafters of all abilities, where we are happy to offer help, advice, friendship and refreshments to knitters and crocheters, whether new or experienced. | Katharine Sparshott | www.baywoolcrafts.co.uk / | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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54 | Email: shop@baywoolcrafts.co.uk | FB: facebook.com/bay-wool-crafts-474975073001373 / | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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56 | Phone: 01770 700481 | Insta: www.instagram.com/baywoolcrafts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Quilt Arran | We are a group of quilters of varying degrees of experience who meet twice a month in Corrie and Sannox village hall. We share ideas and help with any quilting problems. We welcome new members and visitors. | Kathleen Sowden | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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59 | kandssow@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Pirnmill Art and Craft group | Informal group meeting in Pirnmill Community Centre, Tuesday afternoons. All welcome – bring your own creative activity and work in a friendly and sociable environment | Katy Penn | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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64 | DRAMA GROUPS | Isle of Arran Drama Association | Established 1922 and runs a one-act drama festival each year in Spring. Welcomes entries from new and established youth and adult drama groups across the island and are happy to offer advice and support as required to encourage community drama on Arran | Sheila Gilmore | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064531012813 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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66 | Contact via Messenger on Facebook Page is best as Committee can change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Lamlash Drama Club | Re-formed in 1978 and has presented Summer Performances and been involved in the Arran One-act drama festival since 1979. In 1980 we branched into Pantomime and this has been continuous annually since then. Every year we present a community panto just prior to Christmas and this has become a greatly anticipated and well enjoyed treat for children and adults alike. We are always on the lookout for new members so anyone is welcome to join us (Monday evenings, Community Theatre, Lamlash) | Maureen Smith | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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69 | arranarabsmith@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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71 | FILM | Arran on Film | Filmmaker: short arts-based films, and currently video documentation of Arran's archaeology. | Ed O’Donnelly | edodonnelly.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
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77 | Corrie Film Club | Films of all genres, both mainstream and art-house; open to all; meets second Sunday of the month, 7.30pm in Corrie and Sannox Village Hall. Also mini film festival ‘Day in the Dark’ on the first Saturday in February. Membership is £15 pa but film nights are open to non - members. | Heather Gough | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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79 | gough.carlo@btinternet.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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83 | GALLERIES | Saltwater Gallery, Cladach, Brodick | Contemporary art for lovers of the sea and island life. Original paintings, jewellery, ceramics, glass and prints are available, alongside unique gifts and cards | Senja Brendon | Website: www.saltwatergallery.co.uk | |||||||||||||||||||||
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85 | info@saltwatergallery.co.uk | Instagram: saltwatergalleryarran | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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88 | Arran Art Gallery, Whiting Bay | Located in Whiting Bay, the gallery’s main aim is to promote the island’s artists to visiting tourists and to all those people all over the world that have an affinity with the beautiful Island of Arran. Exhibiting over 80 artists, Arran Art Gallery represents a wide range of mediums and styles. | Arran Art Gallery | @arranartgallery | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | In addition to local artists, the gallery exhibits many of Scotland’s well-known artists. We also pride ourselves in the discovery of exciting new talents, especially those artists living on or linked to the Isle of Arran. | info@arranartygallery.com | http://www.arranartgallery.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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92 | 1 Auchrannie Road | Elaine Mackie Wright is inspired by her love and connection with mother nature and ancient spiritual symbolism. Through this awareness she combines these organic influences and creates unique pieces of art and crafts. | Elaine Mackie Wright | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086361786071 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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94 | 1 Auchrannie Road, Brodick | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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99 | ISLAND ARTS OFFICER | Island arts co-ordinator for North Ayrshire & Creative Scotland Place Partnership | My role is rich and varied, it covers all the arts across the islands of Arran and Cumbrae, their promotion, their sustainability. Encouraging co-production and widening participation with the existing arts communities and encouraging others to become active and involved | Eòghann MacColl | Insta: @eoghannmaccoll | |||||||||||||||||||||
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