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Convalescent Coast

CHARTS is delighted to be working with The POP Shop as part of Convalescent Coast, an 18-month community heritage project running from June 2026 to October 2027. Convalescent Coast will explore Dunoon's Victorian history as a place of health, temperance and soft drinks production.

Convalecent Coast Dunoon Community Development Trust

Guthan Nàdair

CHARTS were delighted to attend the premiere of BEURA, a striking blend of Gaelic storytelling, black-and-white cinematography and live orchestral music. Exploring mythology, environmental change and climate, BEURA continues with upcoming screenings in Glasgow and Kendal.

Guthan Nàdair At The Rockfield Centre, Beura Premiere. October 2026. Credit Gregor D Sinclair, Scotica Film

Creative Connections

Discover how Kintyre Link Club members explored art, heritage and creativity through Creative Connections. Read Rhona Taylor's article on Art UK about her work with Kintyre Link Club!

Ceanglan Chaluim Chille

Read about artist Eòghann Mac Colla’s residency at Campbeltown Museum, the final Ceanglan Chaluim Chille pilot, exploring Gaelic heritage, language and cross-cultural connections through workshops, film and public projections.

The Argyll Collection on Tour

Join CHARTS and The Argyll Collection as we get ready to take works by some of Scotland’s most celebrated artists on a tour to rural schools, libraries and village halls around Argyll.

BEURA

A new Gaelic arts project, Beura brings together music by Highland composer Lisa Robertson and visuals by Orcadian filmmaker Gregor D. Sinclair. Reimagining traditional Gaelic folklore through a contemporary environmental lens, the piece is produced in partnership with Creative Scotland and Tobar an Dualchais.

VACMA 2026/27

Applications are now open for VACMA (Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards), offering £500 and £1,000 bursaries to support visual artists and craft makers across Scotland. Funding can help with training, mentoring, research, residencies, sustainable materials, essential equipment and creating new work. Discover how previous VACMA recipients have used funding to develop their creative practice, pursue international opportunities, explore new techniques and achieve exhibitions. Find out more and start developing your VACMA application today.

1. Skowhegan School Of Painting And Sculpture. Credit Bobbi Cameron

The Argyll Collection Tour is Underway!

Discover The Argyll Collection on Tour with CHARTS, celebrating culture, arts and renowned artworks from the RSA Achaemenians held in the Argyll Collection. Explore the Collection's fascinating history and heritage through this unique community tour!

CHARTS membership Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the CHARTS membership survey and steering group survey. CHARTS Steering Group is currently under review....

Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal Awards Announcement

CHARTS has announced the recipients of the new Cruthaich Earra-Ghàidheal awards, a funding programme supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig that celebrates Gaelic language and culture across Argyll and Bute. Supporting artists, musicians, writers, and creative practitioners, the awards help bring new projects to life while strengthening the region's rich Gaelic heritage through creativity.

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