Arran Artist of the Month

Our Arran Artist of the Month feature for March is rather different from previous months, for instead of focussing on one individual, we are highlighting a group, Arran Visual Arts. The article has been written by Jan MacGregor.

Arran Visual Arts (AVA) was founded in 2001, by Ken MacGregor, Alison Bell and a group of interested local artists. Its main aim is to promote the arts on Arran for all age groups, by running workshops and exhibitions. Membership is open to anyone interested in Art and costs just £15 per year. (£8 for students). There are about 130 members, most of whom are amateur artists, keen to learn new skills and techniques.

This year’s workshops include ‘watercolour painting for the terrified’, silk painting, working in pastel, the art of collage, drawing and painting marine life, revamping old furniture and clay work. Tutors are often Arran artists, but also professional artist tutors from further afield.