A new exhibition of work by Nichola Martin will be on show at Hung, the contemporary local art and craft gallery in Inverness from Friday 30th September – Monday 31st October 2011.

A new book, Conversations on the Coast, was published on 14 September 2011. The book features photography and interviews with artists and craftspeople from around the coast of the British Isles – all made by Nick Hand during a 6,000-mile cycle journey. The featured craftspeople include a weaver, boat builder, a stick maker, a sculptor, a hat maker, a bicycle mechanic, an animator and typewriter artist.

Here are some of the events taking place at Timespan in Helmsdale over the coming months.

Lasair Ealain, the professionally-led art group based at Bun-sgoil Shlèite are running a series of community outdoor art workshops this term and next.

HICA, Dalcrombie, Loch Ruthven, Inverness-shire, until 30 October 2011.

Cromarty Arts Trust seasonal Craft Fair at the Stables in Cromarty is happening from Saturday Oct 29-Sunday Oct 30.

IG:LU, Inverness, until 6 October 2011.

After the enormous success of The Illustrators – Julia Donaldson’s exhibition of children’s book illustration that has seen record numbers of visitors at Bonhoga over the last month, comes something equally fun but very, very different!

Local wildlife photographer Charlie Phillips joins forces with Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society for 16 day photographic exhibition as part of Highland Archaeology Festival.

October 2011 sees a third year for a Highland programme of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival.