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@orkneyarts.bsky.social
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Registered Scottish charity (no. SC004819) run by a full committee of volunteers. We organise a winter programme of music, literature, drama and visual arts events Sep-Apr on Orkney mainland. Orkneyartssociety.Wordpress.com

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Stromness Museum @stromnessmuseum.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Join Culture for Climate Scotland for a local assembly centred on community, connection and resilience. With a range of collaborators, facilitators and speakers to build strong community networks for creative climate action! More details and tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/cultu...
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Register – SPRINGBOARD local assembly for creative climate action: Orkney – King Street Halls
SPRINGBOARD local assembly for creative climate action: Orkney – King Street Halls, Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Culture for Climate Scotland is collaborating with Community Energy Scotland, artist Louise Barrin...
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Please make a note in your diary for a reading by poet Kenneth Steven entitled Wildscapes at Stromness Kirk on Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm. Tickets 🎟️ & ℹ️ : ticketsource.com/orkney-arts-society
Kenneth Steven
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This is the final call for the talk by Ben Pentreath, entitled A Scottish Vision in Stromness Town Hall this coming Tuesday 31 March at 7:30pm.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. Tickets and details at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/b...
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Ben Pentreath: ‘A Scottish Vision’
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. Ben Pentreath OBE is an Orkney resident and English architectural and int…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/d...
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DIALOGUES: Julien van Mellaerts baritone Errollyn Wallen piano
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts. Praised for his ‘…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
There’s still tickets available for tonight’s concert…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This is the final call for the international classical guitar duo: Sasha Savaloni and Tim Beattie who will be performing this coming Saturday in Stromness Town Hall at 7:30pm. 🎟️ & ℹ️: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Orkney Arts Society is looking for a volunteer to help maintain our website and social media channels! Please contact Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) to find out more or register interest: www.vaorkney.org.uk/volunteering...
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Orkney Arts Society is organising a Festival for Young Musicians in partnership with OIC Instrumental Music Service and Scottish Young Musicians on Fri 27 & Sat 28 Mar at King Street Halls, Kirkwall: orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/f... Sign up at: forms.office.com/e/s8dn9ipFtB
Flyer that reads: 
FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG
MUSICIANS
FRIDAY 27 and SATURDAY 28
MARCH 2026
KING STREET HALLS
KIRKWALL
Open to all school-age musicians on any instrument or voice.
All levels from Grade 1 to Grade 8+ and all styles of music are
welcome.
You’ll perform a short piece or pieces (max. 6 minutes).
You can take part as a solo performer or as part of a group.
You’ll receive helpful feedback from an adjudicator.
Although the Festival is mainly non-competitive, a Senior and
Junior Young Musician and runners-up will be selected and will
receive trophies and certificates.
The Senior winner will have the opportunity to go forward to the
National Final of the Scottish Young Musician of the Year
competition on 24th May at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Scan the QR code below to enter online or email
orkneyartssociety@gmail.com for a printed application form.
Entries should be submitted by Thursday 12 March
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Join us for our first event of the year, the international classical guitar duo of Sasha Savaloni and Tim Beattie on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 7:30pm in Stromness Town Hall: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
Photo of Classical Guitar Duo: Sasha Savaloni & Tim Beattie playing acoustic guitars. Photographer and ©: Maria Weronika Turowska
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
This is not an OAS event, but you might like to know that the Stromness Poetry Club will be holding an Open Mic afternoon at the Vintage Paper Co., Stromness Coffee & Print Works, The Old Bank, Stromness on Saturday 14th February between 3pm and 5pm. This is a free event.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This is not an OAS event, but you might like to know that there will be an exhibition The 12 Days of Christmas Illustrations by Karen Tweed in the windows of the Northlight Gallery, Stromness between Thur 29 Jan and Tue 17 Feb.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Happy New Year! This is not an OAS event, but you might like to know that Ralph Robinson will be showing ‘Island Vigil’ in the windows of the Northlight Gallery, Stromness until 27th of January 2026.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
This is the final call for an evening of poetry at Stromness Parish Kirk this coming Tuesday 9 December at 7:30pm with Heather H. Yeung.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
We are hosting an evening of poetry at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December at 7:30pm with Orkney poet Heather H. Yeung. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/h...
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Hoy Sound Unscrolled – A poetry reading with Heather H. Yeung
Make a note in your diary for a reading by Orkney-born poet Heather Yeung at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 7:30pm.  On the 9th anniversary of the creation of her 9 metre long …
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The Orkney News @theorkneynews.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
2026 Orkney Folk Festival Line Up Announced theorkneynews.scot/2025/11/27/2...
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2026 Orkney Folk Festival Line Up Announced
Orkney Folk Festival has announced the first wave of artists appearing next year, taking place between 21 and 24 May 2026. Orkney Folk Festival Producer, Craig Corse said:  “At the halfway point be…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Not an OAS event, but of interest is the Northlight Gallery and Orkney News annual Fair Saturday exhibition from Sat 29 Nov. Fair Saturday exists as a counterpoint to Black Friday and is a celebration of art and culture with a non-commercial emphasis.
This is not an OAS event, but you might like to know that Northlight gallery and the Orkney News will be holding the annual Fair Saturday exhibition this year commencing on Saturday the 29th of November. Fair Saturday exists as a counterpoint to Black Friday and is a celebration of art and culture with a non-commercial emphasis.

For 2025 the theme of the exhibition is portraiture and peace activism. This event has received support from the University of Glasgow and the Arts and Humanities Research Council thanks to Law Professor Charlie Peevers. Professor Peevers is studying the history of peace activism in Scotland and will be visiting Orkney during the Portraits for Peace exhibition. While in Orkney Professor Peevers will give a talk recounting stories of peace work that connect Orkney to international law and politics (further details to follow.)

Orkney has a history of activism which includes the Orkney Woman's Suffrage Society, the anti-uranium mining protests of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Free-Winged Eagle newspaper, and more recently the regular vigils held by Orkney Friends of Palestine in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.

Portraits for Peace will feature artwork by, and of, peace activists from Orkney. It includes work by the artists Carolyn Dixon, Fiona MacInnes, Susy Shearer, and Bryce Wilson. Martin Laird will also be using Northlight gallery as an open studio and inviting members of the public to watch as he paints the portraits of several local peace activists who have volunteered to sit for a few hours to have their portraits painted. There are still a couple of spaces left so, if you are an activist, or have been displaced by conflict, and want to have your portrait painted, get in touch via news@theorkneynews.scot

Portraits for Peace is free to enter and will be taking donations for Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Make a note in your diary for a reading by Orkney-born poet Heather Yeung at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 7:30pm. www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
Hoy Sound Unscrolled by Heather H. Yeung
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
🎄 Not an OAS event but of interest: the annual festive concert in St Magnus Cathedral by the Winter Choir and Orkney Camerata. 🎟️: Kirkness & Gorie, Sheila Fleet and the Pier Arts Centre or tel. 01856 87 2952. 💷: Adults £15, children £5. All proceeds to Malawi Music Fund.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Here are some photos from our Foy Without Borders: “Memories … Memories …” last Saturday evening. The event raised OVER £600 for Alzheimer's Research UK. Huge thanks to everyone who attended, contributed, performed and donated to help us raise funds for this great cause! 📷: Wendy Barker
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
This is not an OAS but might be of interest. Orkney author Gaby Barnby’s book launch is taking place on Thursday 4th December 2025 from 6-7 pm at @orkneylibrary.bsky.social in Kirkwall.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Come along to our Foy Without Borders: “Memories … Memories …” tomorrow evening. Sat 15 Nov at 7pm in the Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall. An evening of entertainment to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK. 🔗 Donations are welcome, either on the door, or via ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
🎭 💜 Final call for this year's Foy Without Borders: “Memories … Memories …” at the Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall this Sat 15 Nov at 7pm, to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK. 🔗 Donations are welcome, either on the door, or via ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Not an OAS but of interest: meeting this Sunday 16 November about Errollyn Wallen’s proposed community opera ‘A Christmas Miracle’, which is planned for 2026.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
This is not an OAS event, but you may be interested in this forthcoming exhibition by 5 post-graduates artists from the UHI MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at Orkney College. ‘Wider Than Living’ at the Northlight Gallery, Graham Place, Stromness. 14-25 Nov at 11am-4pm.
This is not an OAS event, but you may be interested in this forthcoming exhibition by 5 post-graduates artists. Diane Eagles, Harry Payne, Iain Davidson, Janet Tryner, and Lara Band, from the UHI MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at Orkney College, will be showcasing their work in Wider Than Living at the Northlight Gallery, in Graham Place, Stromness. 14 to 25 November 2025 at 11am to 4pm. 

An evening event, with artist talks, nibbles, and wine will be held on Thursday 20 November until 8pm.

The exhibition’s title alludes to the focus of the artists’ research into the agency of non-living materials, the overlooked and the intangible stories of objects. “We’re really excited to have the opportunity to share our work in Orkney where some of us have been studying for a number of years. Orkney is such an inspiring place, and it’s great to have the chance to share our ideas and work and highlight interdisciplinary post-graduate research.”

Each day one or more of the artists will be in the gallery to answer questions. A workshop (date to be confirmed) and activities will be available for those who want to learn more. Please note, the exhibition will be closed Friday 21 November for their graduation ceremony.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
There are still tickets available for tonight's concert, Sirocco Winds quintet playing at King Street Halls, Kirkwall at 7.30pm: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
Sirocco Winds quintet
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
This is the final call for our concert by the dynamic quintet Sirocco Winds at King Street Halls, Kirkwall this coming Thursday 6 November at 7:30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/s...
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Sirocco Winds in Kirkwall on Thur 6 Nov
Come to our concert by the dynamic quintet Sirocco Winds at King Street Halls, Kirkwall on Thursday 6 November at 7:30pm. Sirocco Winds will play a selection of their favourite repertoire from…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Some photos of last night’s concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir on cello and Antoine Préat on piano at Stromness Town Hall. 📷 by Mike Partridge.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Please make a note in your diary for this year’s Foy Without Borders at the Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall on Saturday 15 November at 7pm, a fund-raising event in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK. 🔗: orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/o...
A poster that reads as follows:

Orkney Arts Society presents: "Memories … Memories …"

A Foy Without Borders 2025

A fund-raising event in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Saturday 15 November from 7pm at The Peedie Kirk Hall, Kirkwall

Join us for an evening of remembering: good moments, moods and emotions thanks to a rich menu of songs, short stories, poems, dance, and a short film

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Refreshments and a Raffle

Admission is free. Donations welcome, on-line or at the door

Advance bookings recommended:
https://ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Come to our concert by the dynamic quintet Sirocco Winds at King Street Halls, Kirkwall on Thursday 6 November at 7:30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/s...
orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com
Sirocco Winds in Kirkwall on Thur 6 Nov
Come to our concert by the dynamic quintet Sirocco Winds at King Street Halls, Kirkwall on Thursday 6 November at 7:30pm. Sirocco Winds will play a selection of their favourite repertoire from…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
There are still tickets available to see our ‘international visitors’ tomorrow evening. Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir on cello and Antoine Préat on piano at Stromness Town Hall from 7.30pm on Tuesday 28th October 2025. 🎟️ & ℹ️: ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
This is the last call for Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir, cello and Antoine Préat, piano at Stromness Town Hall this coming Tuesday 28th October at 7:30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/c...
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Concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir and Antoine Préat on Tue 28 Oct
Join us at our next concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir, cello and Antoine Préat, piano at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 7:30pm. For our second…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Not an OAS but of interest is a new exhibition by Johan Mowat & Yeldray entitled Aethereal Alchemy: life, death, renewal at the Northlight Gallery, Stromness between 27 October and 11 November 2025, Mondays to Saturdays 12p - 6pm.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Join us at our next concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir, cello and Antoine Préat, piano at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 7:30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/c...
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Concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir and Antoine Préat on Tue 28 Oct
Join us at our next concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir, cello and Antoine Préat, piano at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at 7:30pm. For our second…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Not OAS events but of interest: Stream of Sounds choir Wed 29 Oct 7pm, Peedie Kirk, Kirkwall. 🎟️ on door. Also Sat 25 Oct 7pm, St Ann's Kirk, Papay & 🗣️ w’shop for all Sun 26 Oct Papay Kelp Store, 4-6.30pm 💷 by donation. ℹ️ R. Merriman of Papay Singers: rosemary_dev@hotmail.com youtu.be/hCtOkwrWIFM
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Stream of Sound - Let The Bulgine Run
YouTube video by Stream of Sound
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Join us this evening for a talk by crime author Lin Anderson: ‘Dr Rhona MacLeod, forensic scientist, and the Orkney Mysteries’ at Stromness Kirk. 🌊 🩸 🪦 🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/str...
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
This is the final call for our literary event: author Lin Anderson speaking about Dr Rhona MacLeod, forensic scientist and the Orkney Mysteries in Stromness Kirk this Tue 14 Oct 7:30pm. 🗞️ A ‘treat for Scottish crime fiction fans…’ ℹ️ & 🎟️: ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
There are still tickets available for an evening with crime fiction author Lin Anderson next Tue 14 Oct 2025. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/l...
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Lin Anderson: Dr Rhona MacLeod, forensic scientist, and the Orkney Mysteries
Make a note in your diary for our latest literary event:  crime fiction author Lin Anderson will be speaking on the subject of Dr Rhona MacLeod, forensic scientist and the Orkney Mysteries in Strom…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Not an OAS event but of interest: Music for Malawi concert @stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social Fri 24 Oct 1pm. Soprano Ruby Hughes & Errolyn Wallen 🎹 performing songs by Errolyn Wallen & Charles Ives + folksong settings by Benjamin Britten. 🎼🎵 🎶 🎟️: £15 at Kirkness & Gorie / ☎️ 01856 872952, & on door.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Make a note in your diary for our latest literary event: crime fiction author Lin Anderson will be speaking on the subject of Dr Rhona MacLeod, forensic scientist and the Orkney Mysteries in Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 14 October at 7:30pm. ℹ️ & 🎟️: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
Lin Anderson
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
The Orkney Arts Society's Annual General Meeting will be held tomorrow, on Tuesday 30 September at 7:30pm at the Eventide Club, Stromness. All are welcome to attend.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Not an OAS event but our followers might like to know that the Northlight Gallery, Stromness is hosting a new exhibition: 17 Latest and Final paintings by Vernon Bradley from Tuesday 2 October to 21st October, 10am to 5pm Monday - Saturday.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
This evening’s piano concert from Jack Tait Westwell at Stromness Town Hall has featured in this week’s The Orcadian 🗞️ there’s still tickets available, to book in advance or purchase on the door at 7.30pm. ℹ️ & 🎟️: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
Article in The Orcadian newspaper on 25 September 2025.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
There’s still tickets available for the first Orkney Arts Society concert of the season, Jack Tait Westwell this Fri 26 September at 7.30pm in Stromness Town Hall. 🎹 www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
Jack Tait Westwell
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
This is the final call for our first music event of the new season, a piano recital by Jack Tait Westwell this coming Friday 26 September in Stromness Town Hall at 7:30pm. 🎹
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
There’s still some tickets available for this evening’s talk @pierartscentre.bsky.social: Kirsteen Stewart on Creative Collaboration: Growing Fashion Through Partnerships at 7.30pm on Tue 16 Sept 2025. ℹ️ & 🎟️ : orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/k...
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Kirsteen Stewart on Creative Collaboration: Growing Fashion Through Partnerships
Join us in the Pier Arts Centre on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 7.30pm, where fashion designer Kirsteen Stewart will share how creative collaboration has shaped her career, empowered communities, a…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
This is not an Orkney Arts Society event, but followers may be interested to know that the Northlight Gallery, Stromness is hosting an exhibition of figurative expressionist paintings by Guliana Crisculo from 18-30th September 2025, Monday to Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm.
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
This is the final call for Kirsteen Stewart: Creative Collaboration: Growing Fashion Through Partnerships at the @pierartscentre.bsky.social in Stromness this coming Tuesday 16 September at 7:30 pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/k...
orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com
Kirsteen Stewart on Creative Collaboration: Growing Fashion Through Partnerships
Join us in the Pier Arts Centre on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 7.30pm, where fashion designer Kirsteen Stewart will share how creative collaboration has shaped her career, empowered communities, a…
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Orkney Arts Society @orkneyarts.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
The Orkney Arts Society's Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30 September at 7:30pm at the Eventide Club, Stromness. All are welcome to attend.
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