Orkney Arts Society
@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
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Please make a note in your diary for a reading by poet Kenneth Steven entitled Wildscapes at Stromness Kirk on Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm. Tickets 🎟️ & ℹ️ : ticketsource.com/orkney-arts-society
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Join Culture for Climate Scotland for a local assembly centred on community, connection and resilience. With a range of collaborators, facilitators and speakers to build strong community networks for creative climate action!
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Register – SPRINGBOARD local assembly for creative climate action: Orkney – King Street Halls
SPRINGBOARD local assembly for creative climate action: Orkney – King Street Halls, Tue 28 Apr 2026 - Culture for Climate Scotland is collaborating with Community Energy Scotland, artist Louise Barrin...
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April 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Join Culture for Climate Scotland for a local assembly centred on community, connection and resilience. With a range of collaborators, facilitators and speakers to build strong community networks for creative climate action!
More details and tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/cultu...
More details and tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/cultu...
Please make a note in your diary for a reading by poet Kenneth Steven entitled Wildscapes at Stromness Kirk on Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm. Tickets 🎟️ & ℹ️ : ticketsource.com/orkney-arts-society
March 30, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Please make a note in your diary for a reading by poet Kenneth Steven entitled Wildscapes at Stromness Kirk on Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm. Tickets 🎟️ & ℹ️ : ticketsource.com/orkney-arts-society
This is the final call for the talk by Ben Pentreath, entitled A Scottish Vision in Stromness Town Hall this coming Tuesday 31 March at 7:30pm.
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/b...
Ben Pentreath: ‘A Scottish Vision’
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. Ben Pentreath OBE is an Orkney resident and English architectural and int…
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March 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This is the final call for the talk by Ben Pentreath, entitled A Scottish Vision in Stromness Town Hall this coming Tuesday 31 March at 7:30pm.
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. Tickets and details at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
March 25, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. Tickets and details at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/orkney-arts-society
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/b...
Ben Pentreath: ‘A Scottish Vision’
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. Ben Pentreath OBE is an Orkney resident and English architectural and int…
orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com
March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join us for an evening with designer and architect Ben Pentreath at Stromness Town Hall on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 7.30pm. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/b...
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/d...
DIALOGUES: Julien van Mellaerts baritone Errollyn Wallen piano
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts. Praised for his ‘…
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March 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Join us for our final concert of the season at Stromness Town Hall on Fri 3 April 2026 at 8.00pm. We’re delighted to welcome New Zealand baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Errollyn Wallen. orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/d...
There’s still tickets available for tonight’s concert…
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-...
February 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
There’s still tickets available for tonight’s concert…
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-...
February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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-...
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...
February 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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...
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
February 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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
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-...
February 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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-...
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.
January 24, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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.
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.
January 23, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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.
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 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.
January 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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 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.
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-...
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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.
We are hosting an evening of poetry at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December at 7:30pm with Orkney poet Heather H. Yeung.
orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/h...
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Hoy Sound Unscrolled – A poetry reading with 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. On the 9th anniversary of the creation of her 9 metre long …
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December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We are hosting an evening of poetry at Stromness Parish Kirk on Tuesday 9 December at 7:30pm with Orkney poet Heather H. Yeung.
orkneyartssociety.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/h...
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2026 Orkney Folk Festival Line Up Announced theorkneynews.scot/2025/11/27/2...
2026 Orkney Folk Festival Line Up Announced
Orkney Folk Festival has announced the first wave of artists appearing next year, taking place between 21 and 24 May 2026. Orkney Folk Festival Producer, Craig Corse said: “At the halfway point be…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
2026 Orkney Folk Festival Line Up Announced theorkneynews.scot/2025/11/27/2...
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.
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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.
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-...
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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-...
🎄 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.
🎟️: Kirkness & Gorie, Sheila Fleet and the Pier Arts Centre or tel. 01856 87 2952.
💷: Adults £15, children £5. All proceeds to Malawi Music Fund.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🎄 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.
🎟️: 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
📷: Wendy Barker
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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
📷: 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.
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.
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
November 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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
🎭 💜 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.
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎭 💜 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.
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.
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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.