Five Caithness artists shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Art Prize
The Society of Caithness Artists (SCA) has five members taking part in the 2023 Highland Art Prize which takes place in Glasgow and Paisley.
Leah Davis, Euan Ferrier, Debbie Lee, Jackie Newton and Shelagh Swanson have works at the show which includes 74 submissions from 16 art organisations across the Highlands and Islands.
Chair of the SCA, Ian Pearson, says: “It is great that artists in Caithness get the opportunity to show off their skills to a wider audience at this prestigious event." Ian will be attending the awards ceremony on Friday, October 20 at the Briggait in Glasgow.
On Friday, October 13, there will be an opening celebration from 5pm-8pm, hosted by Wasps and also held in the Briggait. This is free to enter and open to all with refreshments provided.
On Thursday, October 19 at 12.30pm, competition judge Ishbel Murray will introduce a digital presentation of the 10 artworks shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Art Prize, together with new work by 2022 Highland Art Prize winner David Page. This event will be held at Skinnedars, Paisley Town Hall as part of the Royal National Mòd.
The 2023 Highland Art Prize awards ceremony will take place at 12.30pm on Friday, October 20 at The Briggait. Ishbel Murray will talk through the selection of her shortlist and then reveal the winner of the 2023 Highland Art Prize, presented by Maggie Cunningham (president of An Comunn Gàidhealach).
The exhibition is open from 9.30am-5.30pm every day from Friday, October 13 to Saturday, October 21 at the Briggait. There is also an exhibition of new work by 2022 Highland Art Prize winner David Page, entitled Highland Colours.
