Previous Exhibitions
A varied program of exhibitions has been presented by Museum nan Eilean over the past four years. Titles that give an idea of the program include:
| 1st February - 1st March 2003 |
Celebrating Scotland's CraftsThis travelling exhibition supplied by the National Museums of Scotland highlights a range of crafts distinctive to Scotland. These crafts which were once part of the ordinary pattern of everyday life, are shown in their contemporary setting. Amongst the crafts featured are basket making, knitting with examples from Eriskay and Shetland; tweed and highland dress; crafts relating to the land and to sport; crooks and sticks, shinty, curling and golf. |
| 7 December 2002 - 25 January 2003 | St Kilda Relieved - A Story in
Pictures
The exhibition reveals the story of a 'mercy mission' to St Kilda mounted by the Daily Mirror in the Spring of 1912, recorded by Dr Taylor through his observations as attending physician and includes the commentary made by the Daily Mirror journalist and photographer that accompanied the relief tug 'Victor' from Glasgow to St Kilda. |
| 29th November- 13th December | Discovery
on the Move History you can handle!Discovery
on the Move is a travelling exhibition from the National Museums
of Scotland. It's a fun, dynamic, hands-on display which explores
how we find out about Scotland's past.
Investigate rocks and fossils! Examine documents and paintings! Explore a prehistoric burial! Uncover the evidence behind emigration! Further information on the Exhibition |
| 30th March - 10 June 2000 |
"Beòshlaintean" the Uist 2000 Millennium exhibition depicting livelihoods on Uist - past, present and future launches on Thursday 30lh March 2000 at Museum nan Eilean, Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula. |
| 2nd Annual Students Diploma Show 16th June - 8 July 2000 |
The second year of this popular Further Education course in Arts and Design culminates in an exhibition of students work. |
| Voyagers and Vikings July - August 2000 |
The Celtic role in North Atlantic exploration as reflected in the immrama, the 'voyage literature', the Norse expansion westward (Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Vinland) and the role of the Hebrides and earlier Celtic activity in this expansion. |
| St Kilda Explored | A touring show focusing on the natural and social history of this World Heritage Site. |
| Annual Curracag Wildlife Photographic Competition | Popular exhibition of entries and prizewinners. |
| Objects of Desire | Artefacts of Island people by Brenda Drodge |
| Beul na Mara | A touring show focusing on the natural and social history of this World Heritage Site. |
| Neighbours and Guests | Images of the natural environment by Domhnall Iain Campbell. |
| In Search of the Saints | Installation and touring exhibition celebrating early Celtic Christianity in the Hebrides. |
| Memory Turned Myth | The natural world prortrayed in Hebridean and Celtic Mythology |
| Uist Arts Association Annual Show | Display of Work by local artists |
| The Big Picture | A Highland Festival touring exhibition of photo collage. |
| Jaws and Claws | Otherwise known as mammal teeth and feet |
| Keepers of the Light | Lighthouses in the Western Isles |
| Wild, Wet and Wonderful | Scottish Natural Heritage touring show on Peatlands |
Previous Events 2001
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27 January - |
Curracag Wildlife Photography Exhibition. The 5th Annual Amateur Photography Competition presented by Curracag The Western Isles Natural history Society. Competition Entry forms available from Dana MacPhee, Museum nan Eilean, Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula. Tel. 01870 602864. The exhibition of entries is always a popular show and gives a welcome glimpse of colour during the long Winter months.
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31 March - |
Objects of a Millennium. A selection of objects from the Collection held by Museum nan Eilean, placed in a creative landscape of artworks specially commissioned by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for the Millennium celebrations. Exhibition created by the Beoshlaintean Exhibition Group |
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23 June - |
Art & Design Diploma Exhibition. Students final show of work from the successful Art & Design Diploma Course run by Colaisde Bheinn na Faoghla. For a third year running, the diploma class of 2000-01, present their coursework for display to the public. This show is rapidly becoming a fixture in the art calendar as it offers the opportunity to purchase new artwork and review the talents of the Diploma students. A visit to this exhibition is encouraged if you are interested in pursuing a further education course in art & design. |
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25 August - |
Miss Shand Exhibition (Working Title). A glimpse of the work engineered in the Western Isles by Miss Shand and her early enterprise through Highland Home Industries. A Beoshlaintean Exhibition Group Exhibition.
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3 November - |
Thusa agus Maodalan. A life size children's storybook telling a story in Gaelic of greedy 'Maodalan' and his attempt to eat all the berries. An interactive .3-D display based on a traditional West Highland tale updated by Lewis writer John Murray. This colourful storybook was first enjoyed by children in 1991. However, the magic is still alive for a new audience in 2001.
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