Join us in the capital of the Highlands this December for our Shop the Halls event, which will feature open studios, exhibitions, a festive market and more.

The entire building will be getting in the festive spirit, with the artist community based there opening their doors to invite visitors in for a chat and a browse of their creative spaces, plus the two stunning halls will be transformed for you to feast your eyes and fill your pockets with all different kinds of art and craft.

Participating artists that are opening their studio doors are: Marina Gjertsen, Bebecca Bolland, Fiona Matheson, Ross Mcateer, Susan McCreevyEvija Laivinathe Highland School of JewelleryClare BloisErika Vado, Ali Mackay,Jacqueline MackenzieGael Hillyard, Velvet Purls, Isle of RisoYelena Visemirska and Carolyn Johnston. Please note, some artists will also be hosting stalls at the festive market in the Gym Hall.

For the festive market, we will have the following stall holders: Ailsa Robertson, Leila Ross, Martin Irish, Jenny Hepburn, Cecilia Mann, Alicia MacInnes, Ali Mackay, Crunch WilloughbyLouise ScottInverness OpenartsHolly MeiklejohnInverness DarkroomJupiter’s Grace, Andrea Johnson, LaKrista MortonSpicy Chameleon, Steve Plowman, Zoe Yan, Geraldine Sekan, Tim Palmerthe Art Society of InvernessFodderty WoodturningBeti BriceljGeddes Designs and Susan Plowman.

Thank you to Alice Prentice of Isle of Riso for the design of the Shop the Halls poster.

Event, Exhibition, Markets, Open Studio

Event Details

Date: December 5 2025 - December 7 2025
Time: Fri 5 (4pm–8pm), Sat 6 and Sun 7 Dec (10am–4pm)

Address:
Inverness Creative Academy
Midmills Building
Stephen's Street
Inverness
IV2 3JP

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