“New Artists, New Work” is an exhibition which is opening at Inchmore Gallery (near Inverness) on Saturday 21st May 2011. The opening will take place from 2pm until 5pm where you will be able to view works by new artists to the gallery and new work by artists who are already exhibiting at the Gallery.

Shetland Arts & Crafts Association are proud to announce the launch of Shetland’s first ever Craft Trail. Around forty craftspeople, artists and related shops and outlets are participating in opening their workshops or studios –to visitors. Some studios are purpose built and professional; sometimes the studio is just a corner of a house – visitors can buy direct from the craftmakers, designers and artists or commission a special gift.

Gair Dunlop’s twin-screen film installation about the fast reactor site at Dounreay is to be screened in Edinburgh, Caithness and London.

Various venues, Shetland, 28 April-1 May 2011.

Strathpeffer Community Centre is holding is first Art Fair on Saturday 14th May and Sunday 15th May.

Craignish Arts Festival 2011 will be held from 23 July – 7 August. It will bring together the best of all things art for a fantastic fun packed fortnight.

Salsa Celtica and Session A9 play Universal Hall in Findhorn in May.

Celebrating Adam Ant’s forthcoming gig at Inverness Ironworks (Sun 22 May 2011), IG:LU in Inverness are hosting an exhibition of all things Adam Ant on Screen, featuring many of his film appearances and all his pop videos with Adam & The Ants.

Now in its 7th year, West Coast Open 7 will take place from 14th May – 5th June 2011 at an talla solais in Ullapool. The show is open every day 2 – 5pm, free entry, all welcome.

Village Hall and other venues, Ullapool, 6-8 May 2011.