LAND ART - PAPA WESTRAY was established in August 2007 as an artists' run, not for profit project for exploration and regeneration of the island's landscape and heritage through programme of events, place-specific art commissions, artist’s residences and building of the working environment for contemporary arts practice.

We see the Island as a place where art can be created and experienced in the unique landscape absorbing the history and stories

Land Art - Papa Westray is inspired by the island's great traditions of working on the land, craftsmanship and sea-raiding

At the moment the project is run, managed and funded by only two artists based in Papa Westray.

We would like to hear from artists who would like to contribute to professional arts practice development in Orkney as well as submit proposals for our Touring Programmes and Papay Gyro Nights Arts Festival



LAND ART - PAPA WESTRAY is developing following projects:

- Place-Specific Commissions in visual art, music and film exploring the ways of interpretation of the landscape and heritage of the island in 21st century context

- Artist’s Residences in Papay - providing an opportunity for artists to develop new directions in their art practice and to reflect on the islands environment and heritage

- Exhibitions and Events in Orkney - presenting Land Art - Papa Westray Projects

- Touring Programmes of Exhibitions / Projects Worldwide - reaching wider audience, introducing new artists into the project and promoting the Island, Land Art - Papa Westray Projects and artists involved

- Papay Gyro Nights Arts Festival - reviving the old Papay tradition and establishing a working forum for creative discussions, collaboration and new works development

- Landscape Regeneration through introduction of site-specific art works and developing infrastructure for professional art practice using sensitive restoration of traditional buildings and experimental architecture to create Papay Artists Working Centre which will include studios for visiting artists, exhibitions and performances venue and house for the island’s art collection



THANKS:
We would like to say thank you to all people of Papay, all friends and artists involved into the Project for the great support