Art & Tartan to be biennial

10 Apr, 2023

Following the very successful return of Art & Tartan+ in October 2022 after an absence of three years due to Covid, event organisers believed it would be possible to return to an annual schedule of events. However, a number of issues, including research among previous entrants, have caused some reflection on the totality of Art & Tartan+.

“Many people are still catching up on their lives following Covid,” says Claire Drake, Art & Tartan+ organizing committee chair. “This has meant they do not have the time to focus on an annual event. They are very keen to be involved but every two years is preferable.”

Following discussions with the board of the Waipu Scottish Migration Museum, it has been agreed that Art & Tartan+ will now be a biennial event held in September. That means the shows originally scheduled for September 15,16 2023, will now be held in September 2024.

Following the Art & Tartan+ rebranding last year, organisers say it is vital that the event maintains its very high standard and remains an iconic Waipu event.

Later this year Art & Tartan+ will launch its own website, with year-round opportunities for sponsors, and there will be a significant outreach to schools in Bream Bay and beyond.