Hundreds of works set to delight at art fair
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ART lovers are in for a treat when hundreds of original works go on display at the ever-popular Strathpeffer Pavilion Art Fair next week.
More than 300 original works are set to go on show during this year’s three-day event, which runs from 10am to 8pm next Friday and Saturday and from 11am to 3pm that Sunday.
More than 100 different artists are expected to be represented, including Janis Mennie, Andrew Sinclair, Dot Walker, Gordon Rennie, Michael Forbes and the late WJ Mackenzie, as well as Nick Vaughan who kindly painted Tobermory Harbour specifically for this year’s art fair this year.
Joining their work will be pieces from Strathpeffer Primary School’s P7s.
And the art fair’s organiser, High Life Highland (HLH),
is excited about the “absolutely fantastic” works which will be going on display.
Ian Murray, its chief executive, said: “It is
absolutely fantastic to be able to see such a high quality of art from across the country and I would pay tribute to the artists, whether exhibiting at the pavilion for the first time or returning, who have kindly offered their works for sale at the fair.
“This year we are extremely grateful to Glen Wyvis Distillery as event sponsor and in addition I would also acknowledge the many members of the local Strathpeffer community who have been involved in the art fair in the past and who continue to support the event year-on-year.
“We were pleased with last year’s event in what was HLH’s first year managing and operating Strathpeffer Pavilion and we are hopeful that this year will see further growth in the event, raising funds that will be directly re-invested back into the historic venue.”
The art fair has attracted some notable exhibitors during its 15-year history. Past artists whose work has been displayed at the event include Prince Charles, as well as the well known playwright and artist John Byrne.
A major development for this year’s event will see every piece of art featured on HLH’s website from the Friday to Sunday where customers from across the globe will be able to purchase items online.
