AITHNE | Mapping Gaelic Participatory Visual Artists in Scotland

Gaelic

Tha AITHNE na thùs-phròiseact air a choimiseanadh le Engage Scotland agus ga lìbhrigeadh le CHARTS, ag amas air a bhith a’ clàradh luchd-ealain lèirsinneach ann an com-pàirteachas air feadh na h-Alba a tha an t-saothair aca a’ ceangal ri cultar na Gàidhlig. 

Tha am pròiseact a’ comharrachadh 37 de luchd-ealain agus a’ nochdadh clàr a’ taisbeanadh iarrtasan. Tha an clàr seo na ghoireas de luchd-ealain is luchd-cleachdaidh Gàidhlig, luchd-gleidhidh, luchd-coimisein, buidhnean agus neach sam bith aig a bheil ùidh ann an obair an lùib cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig. Tha e na chothrom dùbhlain choitcheann a nochdadh, agus ionnsachadh mu luchd-ealain eile, leis an amas cuideachadh gus lìonra nan ealain Gàidhlig a neartachadh. 

Chaidh AITHNE a chur air chomas le taic bhon Chrannchur Nàiseanta tro Alba Chruthachail.

Dèan rannsachadh air stòir-dàta iomlan an luchd-ealain a ghabh pàirt. le taic a bharrachd bho Oifigear Cultair Ghàidhlig CHARTS, air a mhaoineachadh le Bòrd na Gàidhlig agus le taic bho Chomhairle Earra-Ghàidheal 's Bhòid.

English

AITHNE is a pilot project commissioned by Engage Scotland and delivered by CHARTS, aimed at mapping participatory visual artists across Scotland whose work engages with Gaelic culture.

The project highlights 37 artists and presents a pilot map showcasing submissions. This map serves as a resource for Gaelic artists and practitioners, curators, commissioners, organisations, and anyone interested in Gaelic language and cultural work. It offers a platform to explore shared challenges, and learn of other working artist, aiming to help strengthen the Gaelic visual arts network.

AITHNE was made possible with support from the National Lottery through Creative Scotland. With further support from CHARTS’ Gaelic Culture Officer, funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and supported by Argyll and Bute Council. 

Explore the complete database of artists who took part!

AITHNE Online Events

Mar phàirte de dh’iomairt AITHNE, chuir CHARTS ’s Engage Alba air dòigh dà chothrom air loidhne gus ionnsachadh mu dheidhinn mar a chuireas luchd-ealain ’s buidhnean cultarail ri cànan, dualchas ’s ealan léirsinneach nan Gàidheal.

As part of the AITHNE pilot project, CHARTS and Engage Scotland hosted two online sessions exploring how artists and cultural organisations engage with Gaelic language, heritage, and visual arts.

Léir-thaisbeanadh nan Ealan-léirsinneach Gàidhlig

Thaisbean Léir-thaisbeanadh nan Ealan-léirsinneach Gàidhlig ceathrar luchd-ealain ag obair le cànan ’s cultar na Gàidhlig air feadh Alba.  Roinn Rona NicDhùghaill, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Gina Dhomhnallach ’s Oliver Mezger sùil a-steach air an obair chruthachail, na dùbhlanan ’s na cothroman aca ’s iad an sàs ann an ealan céilichte na Gàidhlig.

Gaelic Visual Arts Showcase spotlighted four artists working with Gaelic language and culture across Scotland. Artists Rhona NicDhùghaill, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, Gina Macdonald and Oliver Mezger shared insights into their creative processes, challenges, and opportunities in Gaelic participatory arts. 

Co-roinn Taic ’s Fios

Chuir an Co-roinn Taic ’s Fios cuideam air cleachdainnean a roinn ’s ceanglan a dhianamh.  Thug an Dr Déirdre NicCeana ’s neach-ealain Sìneag NicNeacaill beachdan seachad air obair chruthachail, co-oibreachadh ’s ro-innleachdan air son luchd-amhairc nas fharsainne a ruigsinn.

Support and Knowledge Exchange focused on sharing practice and building connections. Speakers Dr Deirdre MacKenna (Cultural Documents) and artist Janie Nicoll discussed showcasing creative work, collaboration, and strategies for reaching audiences.