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Temporary Installation Of Heather On The First Day Of Autumn At What Is Known As The Hermit’S Cell By Alicia Hendrick.

Project Showcase

The Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles (CHARTS), supports the culture, heritage and arts sector in Argyll and Bute. It was developed through the Creative Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council Place Partnership, and following extensive consultation with the sector, CHARTS became a registered, membership-guided charity (SCIO) in 2019.

CHARTS aims to:

Build cultural profile in Argyll and Bute
Foster collaborative working across the whole culture, heritage and arts sector
Co-design and deliver partnership projects that engage communities and visitors
Grow audiences and customers by marketing ourselves and others locally, nationally and internationally
Advocate for the needs and benefits of cultural activity
Accessing and sharing resources and training

Below, you can find our past and current projects and see how we work nationally and internationally to provide opportunities, showcase members' work, strengthen project partnerships and build new ones.

Image: Leabaidh Rìoghail do Chalum Chille, A Royal Bed For Colmcille, Cobhan Cùildeach (Secluded Hollow), Iona. Temporary Installation Of Heather On The First Day Of Autumn At What Is Known As The Hermit’s Cell by Alicia Hendrick. Drone Image Thanks To Gordon Bruce.

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Annual Review 2023 - 2024

Take a look at our Annual Review 2023-2024 and discover the work we have been doing. CHARTS mobilises collaboration, adding value to project outcomes. Our way of working creates impactful and impressive legacies for the individuals, organisations and businesses involved by creating new opportunities and responding to the sector’s needs.

Sam J. Ntiro, Chopping Wood Credit The Argyll Collection, Copyright The Artist Estate

The Argyll Collection Reconnected

Reconnected is a CHARTS led project funded by The Art Fund to review the cultural significance of the Argyll Collection and its social and educational value. Image: 'Cutting Wood', Sam J. Ntiro. Credit the Argyll Collection © The artist’s estate.

Cuairt Chaluim Chille Ìle St Columba Travels To Islay Opening, Islay Gaelic Centre, Àdhamh Ó Broin, 27Th October, Credit CHARTS (4)

CHARTS Gaelic Development

Cuir eòlas air na cothroman is na tachartasan a chruthaich CHARTS gus taic a chur ris a’ Ghàidhlig ann an Earra-Ghàidheal is Bòid. Tha obair Ghàidhlig CHARTS ga cuideachadh leis an Oifigear Chultair Ghàidhlig aca, Àdhamh Ó Broin. // Explore the opportunities and events CHARTS has developed in Argyll and Bute to support Gaelic language and culture. CHARTS Gaelic work is supported by their Oifigear Cultair Ghàidhlig / Gaelic Culture Officer, Àdhamh Ó Broin. Image: Àdhamh at Iona Village Hall

Song for Birch & Hazel - Zwamborn Emmelkamp

Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards Argyll & Bute

Since 2019 CHARTS has managed the Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council and Creative Scotland. This has brought VACMA, as a highly regarded national programme, to Argyll and Bute for the first time. Image: Song for Birch & Hazel, Rutger Emmelkamp

Ràmh | Islands Development Project

The Islands Development Project Ràmh is designed to assist island communities in promoting, protecting and creating arts, culture and heritage. Find out about Ràmh in our project showcase. The Island Development Project Ràmh is funded by The Scottish Government and supported by Argyll and Bute Council, the Scottish Islands Team and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Garelochhead, Community Day, Shelter, August 2024. Credit Emma Henderson 5

REFLECT | Remembering Together | Argyll and Bute | 2022-24

Discover how Argyll and Bute is working with communities across Scotland to co-create memorials as part of Remembering Together. REFLECT is an exciting project led by artists to work collectively with four selected local communities to support the delivery of Remembering Together in Argyll and Bute (2023-2024). Image: Garelochhead, Centre 81 Garden, Emma Henderson

32° East Ugandan Arts Trust Kampala, Uganda 2024. Image Courtesy Of CHARTS 3

Growing Global Networks 2023-24

Growing Global Networks is a new pilot project supporting the CHARTS community to gain insight into international working. By connecting CHARTS members with professionals from beyond the UK we will highlight (international) best practice, advance the understanding of international networks and support our members to develop their work for international linking and exchange. Image: 32° East Ugandan Arts Trust Kampala, CHARTS visit to Kampala, Uganda 2024

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Cuairt Chaluim Chille // Touring St Columba 2023-24

Air iasad bho Thaigh-tasgaidh Sgìre Thìr Chonaill, Èirinn, tha Cuairt Chaluim Chille air taisbeanadh don chiad uair ann an Alba. Chaidh an turas seo fad bliadhna a chur air bhog ann an Ceann Loch Chille Chiarain 9 Ògmhios 2023, Là Chaluim Chille, agus tadhlaidh e air ionadan cudromach ann an Earra-Ghàidheal thairis air a’ bhliadhna romhainn. Aig gach ionad, bidh tachartasan Gàidhlig an lùib an turais. // On loan from Donegal County Museum, Ireland, Cuairt Chaluim Chille // Touring St Columba is on show for the first time in Scotland. This year-long tour was launched in Campbeltown on the 9th of June, 2023, the Feast Day of St Columba and will tour will tour key sites in Argyll over the next 12 months. At each venue, the tour will be supported by Gaelic culture and language events.

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Argyll Aspires 2022-24

Argyll Aspires is a CHARTS-led project in collaboration with Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds, the Argyll Collection and Argyll Estates. This innovative apprenticeship and training scheme created jobs and developed skills for young people in the region. Image: 'Dawn 'til Dusk', opening evening at Mount Stuart.

CREDIT Gertrude Hermes, Ring Net Fishers, 1955, © The Estate Of Gertrude Hermes

Campbeltown Museum

Since 2022, CHARTS have been working in partnership with LiveArgyll and Argyll and Bute Council, to support Campbeltown Museum development initiatives. Image: 'Ring Net Fishers', Gertrude Hermes, 1955

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Annual Review 2022 - 2023

Take a look at our Annual Review 2021-2022 and discover the work we have been doing. CHARTS mobilises collaboration, adding value to project outcomes. Our way of working creates impactful and impressive legacies for the individuals, organisations and businesses involved by creating new opportunities and responding to the sector’s needs.

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Annual Review 2021-22

Take a look at our Annual Review 2021-2022 and discover the work we have been doing. "I am delighted to introduce our Annual Review 2021–22, highlighting achievements a mere three years into the life of the organisation. There has been an extraordinary amount of work delivered by our small team, despite limited resources, and I am proud to share this review. It not only shows the impact and importance of partnership working but also the potential for further development in the sector." Jo McLean, CHARTS Chair

Out of Argyll, 2022 Credit: Deb Wing, Over The Sea To Skye

Out of Argyll 2022

Out of Argyll, curated by Sarah Robinson Frood, was a CHARTS exhibition showcasing members' work, held at Craft Central in London from November 23 to December 4, 2022. Explore the artists, makers and creatives from Argyll and Bute. Image: Deb Wing

Dunoon Beach Hut Project, Credit Hannah Clinch

Evolve Arts and Tourism 2022

Evolve Arts and Tourism took place in 2022 and created a new programme of work across Argyll and Bute to help mitigate the socio-economic challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. This took the form of five area-based projects in Dunoon, Oban, Kyles of Bute and Lismore. Over the course of 2022, the projects emerged to create a unique offering for locals and visitors. Evolve is supported by Creative Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council. Image: Hannah Clinch's Beach Hut Project, Credit Hannah Clinch

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Heritage Horizons 2021-22

Heritage Horizons created empowering opportunities for young people across Argyll and Bute to engage with museums and heritage. Through placements, volunteering, visits, and workshops, participants develop new skills, achieve nationally recognised awards, and discover Argyll’s rich culture. Heritage Horizons aimed to foster a love of heritage and address the sector’s ageing volunteer workforce. Heritage Horizons is funded by the ScottishPower Foundation and ran until May 2022.

Credit Naoko Mabon

Place Makers: Microcluster 2020-21

Since March 2020 CHARTS has been working closely with Dr Michael Pierre Johnson from The Innovation School at Glasgow School of Art to research the impacts of creative collaborations in Argyll and Bute. The research project, Microcluster Networks Argyll and Isles, focused on providing bespoke development support through one-to-one sessions, webinars and workshops for organisations and individuals across the region. Image: Naoko Mabon

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DUAIS DÌLEAB CHALUIM CHILLE / COLMCILLE LEGACY AWARD 2020-21

Duais Dileab Chaluim Chille / Colmcille Legacy Award was a national award scheme created in partnership by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles, to commemorate Colmcille's life and cultural legacy through the year of Colmcille, 1500 (2021). Now closed Image: Judith Parrott, artworks part of Colmcille Legacy Award.

CHARTS Under 30

The CHARTS Under 30 Group (CU30)is a membership group of CHARTS members under 30 years of age. The aim of the group to increase opportunities for young people in the region, develop new programmes that are peer-led and offer peer-to-peer support.

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Staff A-Z

Meet the CHARTS team! The CHARTS staff team comprises a community of innovative and creative individuals working with each other and our members to deliver a variety of heritage, cultural and arts projects across Argyll and Bute. Image: Staff participate in Scottish Tour Guide Training with CHARTS trainees and members.

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Work With Us!

Work with Us! See current vacancies here. Find out about the CHARTS team and what opportunities we have coming up.

Paps Of Jura Credit Caitlin Mcneill

Business Plan 2025-2028

Find out about our Business Plan 2025-2028, CHARTS Action Plans and explore CHARTS Policy Suite. Image: Paps of Jura, Photo credit Caitlin McNeill