This year marks the 10th anniversary of the ‘Muir is Tìr’ residency, exploring the seaways and islands of the Hebrides, their folklore, language and landscapes.
Closing date: 29 Jan 2027
The residency takes a creative approach to ocean adventuring, with a focus on the role and relevance of oral knowledge in the Anthropocene as a tool for unlocking and understanding the archipelago, examining the use of mnemonics, placenames, memory mapping, ocean lore and traditional navigation skills. This year the residency introduces the ‘old ways’, the ancient sea routes criss-crossing the Sea of the Hebrides, linking communities across the islands.
There will be opportunities for time ashore foraging for local foods and visiting abandoned or cleared villages, as well as learning more about the historical, cultural and supernatural narratives of the Outer Hebrides including the fabled ‘Na Fir Ghorma – Blue Men of the Minch’
The Residency is run in partnership with An Lanntair and will be led by Project Curator, artist and islander Jon Macleod. ‘Muir is Tìr’ is based on the Gaelic sea-lore book of the same name by George Macleod. Working closely together learning to sail as well as spending time ashore the residency offers shared experience and collaboration whilst also allowing time for reflection, observation and contemplation in a unique and dynamic environment.
The residency is multi-artform and open to all Creative practitioners *An Lanntair can offer letters of support for selected participants seeking funding possibilities ** A Library that complements and gives context to the residency will be available *** Exhibitions/Performances at An Lanntair are possible in consultation with the curatorial team.
Application Process: The residency is open to emerging, mid-career and established artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, musicians and craft makers. Applicants should submit a brief CV and no more than 5 images (or other supporting documentation such as video, sound etc.) as an emailed PDF with images, and/or links as suits, stating why you would like to take part in this residency. Applications should be sent to jon@anlanntair.com and info@sailbritain.org, subject – Muir is Tir Residency Application + [your name]
The successful applicants’ work may be able to be shown at An Lanntair. This is to be arranged between the residency organisers and the successful applicants.
Application Deadline The deadline for applications is 29th January 2027 but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
Location The residency will start in Mallaig at 6pm on the 12th June 2027, and finish in Stornoway at 10am on the 19th June
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