Obair ùr bho luchd-ealain on Ghàidhealtachd a cheumnaich o chionn ghoirid
High Life Highland are delighted to announce the return of the New Highland Graduates – an opportunity for recent art or design graduates to take part in an exhibition at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery between 14th February – 28th March 2026. We encourage applications from imaginative contemporary artists and designers in all mediums, who’s work engages with the culture and geography of the Highlands & Islands. Selected artists/designers will receive an exhibition fee of £250 plus transport/travel support.
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 18 December 2025, midnight
Selectors: Susan Christie (Freelance curator & producer), Shaun Fraser (artist & past recipient), Kirsten Body (Visual Arts Curator, IMAG)
Eligibility: we will prioritise work from those who have not had a significant exhibition experience and are looking for artists/designers who:
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Graduated with an art or design BA/BA Hons between 2020 – 2025;
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Currently live in the Highlands (defined by the Highland Council’s regional border);
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Have graduated from UHI (from any of campus in the UHI network).
Artwork specifications: This call out is for finished pre-existing work that is ready to be hung/installed/performed – we are not seeking proposals for new work. Size/weight – work must be able to be transported by at most two individuals and fit through our double doors (maximum length 3m x height 2m) but we will discuss transport and installation requirements with you if selected.
How to apply
Before making your application you should have your artist’s CV (PDF or Word document) and up to 6 images of the work ready to upload – please make sure these have your name in the file title. The selection will be made from submitted images, so the quality of your documentation of the actual work you wish to show is very important. To submit audio/video work we recommend you supply SoundCloud/YouTube/Vimeo weblinks.
All applications should be submitted using this online application form.
For any other queries please email Kirsten Body
