The Art Society of Inverness was founded over 75 years ago and is still going strong; it brings together professionals, semi-professional artists, and those with an interest in art from all over the Highlands. It provides a wide range of activities and opportunities, from talks and beginners classes, to regular evening classes, workshops and exhibitions. This website is intended for both members and non-members, so please explore it through the menus above to find out more.
Some of our activities are illustrated below, followed by news about recent and upcoming events. Recent news can also be found on our Facebook Site here.
ASI ACTIVITIES
TALKS… WORKSHOPS… DEMONSTRATIONS…
CLASSES… PAINTING DAYS… EXHIBITIONS…
NEWS
COMING SOON....
Many thanks to Sherrill Ponton for
an entertaining and inspiring talk @ WASPS
on Saturday 27th May ...
Sherrill will also be doing a workshop
on Friday 9th June 2023 at Killearnan Church Hall from 10am-4pm
Fun with watercolour mixed media !
As of Thursday 1st June two places are still available...
See details under Workshops here.
Sherrill says:
" I love happy, busy, colourful, quirky , multimedia Art.
I love to share my passion and techniques with Artists of all levels.
My intentions are...guiding, sharing and inspiring...
... helping beginners or artists in a rut, to get their art mojo.
My Art teaching is always fun as well as therapeutic..."
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS !
ASI Members are invited to submit entries for...
The Scottish Prize for Fine Art
... an open exhibition and art prize dedicated to recognising and celebrating the best in contemporary art with a connection to Scotland
details available at: https://www.scottishprizeforfineart.com/
Deadline for submissions 30th June
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and also...
We are again invited to submit 5 entries for the
Highland Art Prize
details of our selection process can now be found under
"Info. for Members", or here.
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Our usual regular activities have all resumed following the pandemic, including:
- Evening classes @ WASPS - see some members at work here
- Morning Art Group @MERKINCH - see some members at work here
- Monthly painting days @ KILLEARNAN – see some members at work here
- Talks and demonstrations through Autumn – Winter
- Open air painting days - see some of the works at Rosemarkie in '21 and '22 here
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These are the Prizewinning Paintings from our 2022 Exhibition…
