@orkneyarts.bsky.social
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
There’s still tickets available for tonight’s concert…
28.02.2026 17:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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-...
24.02.2026 10:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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...
22.02.2026 20:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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
22.02.2026 18:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of Classical Guitar Duo: Sasha Savaloni & Tim Beattie playing acoustic guitars. Photographer and ©: Maria Weronika Turowska
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-...
10.02.2026 11:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
24.01.2026 18:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
23.01.2026 18:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
07.12.2025 17:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are hosting an evening of poetry at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December at 7:30pm with Orkney poet Heather H. Yeung.
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27.11.2025 07:46 — 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
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.
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.
24.11.2025 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Hoy Sound Unscrolled by 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. www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-...
22.11.2025 19:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
🎄 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.
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
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.
17.11.2025 17:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
14.11.2025 23:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🎭 💜 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.
11.11.2025 09:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
10.11.2025 16:41 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
08.11.2025 19:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sirocco Winds quintet
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-...
06.11.2025 17:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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Some photos of last night’s concert: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir on cello and Antoine Préat on piano at Stromness Town Hall. 📷 by Mike Partridge.
29.10.2025 20:54 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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 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
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...
27.10.2025 20:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
27.10.2025 20:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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...
25.10.2025 09:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
25.10.2025 09:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
19.10.2025 07:22 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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