Shetland Arts is gearing up for a busy Opening Weekend at Mareel over the weekend of 16 – 18 November.

The new exhibition opening in Da Gadderie at Shetland Museum and Archives this weekend includes a sampling of art and design work from school pupils throughout Shetland.

Saxophonist Tommy Smith takes to the road with the band described as his “toughest and most creative group yet”.

A group of oil and acrylic paintings from Shetland Museum’s collection of art can now be viewed on the BBC’s Your Paintings website. The 187 paintings range from 18th century portraits of eminent Shetlanders, to 21st century landscapes by contemporary artists.

Opera singer Oksana Mavrodii and Danish folk band Himmerland to perform in Shetland.

Over the course of seven months from October 2012, all 23,000 inhabitants of Shetland are invited to explore our bittersweet relationship with the automobile.

Mareel has already exceeded its cinema sales targets by a considerable margin.

Shetland Arts is delighted to announce the details of this year’s Shetland Guitar Festival.

Legendary musician and producer Matthew Herbert has announced his forthcoming Scottish tour.

Shetland Arts is delighted to announce the line-up for Mareel’s Official Opening Season.