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Piergroup Outreach Programme expressions of interest


  • Pier Arts Centre 28 - 36 Victoria St Stromness, Orkney Islands KW16 3AA United Kingdom (map)

The Pier Arts Centre is inviting expressions of interest from creative practitioners based in Orkney to deliver half-day sessions in collaboration with young people living on several of our islands.

Details of the sessions are as follows:

  • The workshops are targeted at young people aged 12-24 years

  • Duration of each workshop session is 2.5 hours

  • Venues: Rousay, Shapinsay, Westray, Sanday, Stronsay – utilising community facilities

  • Dates: Saturdays – 2 x half-day sessions – timed to fit with ferry travel.
    NB Activity must be completed by Sunday 17 March 2024

  • Group size: 10-12 young people.

Artist’s Terms:

  • Artist fee (SAU day rate, with additional time for travel depending on island). NB although we welcome joint proposals, we have only one fee and costs available per day.

  • A materials budget is available, with access to Pier Arts Centre stock.

  • Travel costs including ferry fare with car are provided based on day return trip basis.

  • An Assistant is provided to support workshop.

Deadline: Monday 22 January 2024 returned to carol.dunbar@pierartscentre.com

Supported by funding from the Orkney Local Action Group Community Led Learning Development Fund 23/34