ABOUT US

Where do artists find their inspiration?  From a wind-swept walk across the hills?  From delving into the inner soul, or from responding directly to paint, ink, stone or textile?

And what happens in the private world of an artist’s studio?  Coffee and loud opera music?  Green tea and silent concentration, or lots of energetic paint splattering?

Try our Artmap trail, and you may find 34 different answers to these questions.  Furthermore, you may find inspiration yourself, both from the beautiful scenery of Argyll, and from seeing this landscape through the eyes of these 34 different artists who live and create here.

Our four-day Open Studio event is an opportunity to visit artists’ studios without any pressure to buy work – although if you do fall in love with a piece, then you have the benefit of meeting the artist and seeing how the work is made.

To plan your own art trail, simply follow the red dots.  Each artist has their own numbered red dot, both on the map on the site or in our brochure, and on roadside signs.  Please keep this brochure for future use, as many artists are happy to have visitors throughout the year.  Further information can be found on our website, including details of our many Artmap exhibitions and workshops.

We look forward to meeting you.

The objectives of the group are:

To create and motivate an actively participating artists’ group
To provide a supportive and professional network for artists in Argyll encouraging verbal and critical debate
To raise awareness of what artists do and how they contribute to the community
To develop dialogue between artists and the public/community
To encourage the development of opportunities for artists in Argyll and beyond

Artmap's volunteers are:

George Stewart - Chairman
Jane Walker- Secretary
Wilma Mackenzie - Treasurer
Melanie Chiemelska - Membership
Lesley Burr - Funding
Sian MacQueen - Marketing
Louise Oppenheimer - Exhibitions
Libby Anderson - Exhibitions
Jane Smith - Press
Rebecca Barnett - Design
Derby Stewart Amsden - Website

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