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Western Isles Art Forum Event - Lochmaddy Hall 17-18 September |
25 August 2004 |
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On the 17-18 September representatives from arts organisations and those active in the arts field from throughout the Western Isles will be meeting in Lochmaddy Hall for the first Western Isles Art Forum event. The purpose of the event is to provide a networking opportunity and discuss common issues. In addition, we will be discussing the National Cultural Review with Karen Watson from the Scottish Executive in order to ensure that issues relevant to our Island communities are registered and included in national policy. There will also be a presentation from Bryan Beattie who has been commissioned to carry out the Social and Economic Impact Study of Arts in the Western Isles. A series of discussion topic groups will be planned around the findings from the June consultation; these will be informal but will hopefully result in a consolidation of ideas and agreed actions as part of the Western Isles Culture Strategy. These groups will include all art forms e.g. crafts, literature, drama etc. On Friday evening there will be a buffet dinner, ceilidh and dancing allowing everyone the opportunity to mix and socialise. If you are interested to find out more about any of the above please consult the Arts section of the Comhairle website: http://www/cne-siar.gov.uk/arts/index.htm
Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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