The PoP Programme
Below you can find a taster of the PoP programme. The dates and times of specific events will be published during 2010.
January
Monthly Shetland Life Articles
Shetland Architectural Society members are writing a range of articles in Shetland Life about architecture and placemaking. Look out for the articles throughout 2010.
Schools Programme
There will be an ongoing programme of schools events throughout the year. Workshops with primary and secondary school pupils will look young people’s perception of place and space.
Sandwick Public Art Project
Shetland College students are designing a piece of contemporary public art for a new housing development in Sandwick based on Shetland’s archaeology. Additional partners: Hjaltland Housing Association/ Shetland College/ Alan McKay Architect/ Sandwick School
February
February 12th: Shetland Museum & Archives: 18.30 for 19.00: People, Places and Planet Presentation
Diarmaid Lawlor, Head of Urbanism with Architecture+Design Scotland, looks at how sustainability can contribute to placemaking and our built environment. Additional partners: Architecture+Design Scotland.
March
Da View Fae Da Window
McLellan Award winning playwright Jacqui Clark is working with young people on a creative writing and art project about the importance of buildings and place in Shetland.
April
Created Space Garden Opening, Arheim Quoys.
The opening of an outdoor landscaped space designed by Independent Living Project tenants working alongside two artists. Additional partners: Hjaltland Housing Association and Independent Living Project.
A Vision of Shetland’s Future: Creative Writing Competition
What will Shetland be like in the year 2100? Is Shetland a sustainable community? We want to hear your ideas and vision of Shetland’s future.
May
Parkour/ Free Running
Parkour explores and challenges architecture and public spaces. Power of Place will be working with young people in Shetland to develop a street event that will celebrate the innovative ways that they interact with public spaces.
Viking Unst Longhouse Reconstruction
A Viking Longhouse is being constructed in Unst to provide visitors and residents with a fuller appreciation of life in Viking times. Lead partners: Viking Unst/ Shetland Amenity Trust.
The Lures Project
Artist led community project creating temporary architectural structures in a coastal landscape. Additional partners: Blue Sky Studio
My Shetland
A series of film and other creative projects giving a platform for opinions about architecture and where they live from people who have perhaps not traditionally been heard. Additional partners: S.I.C. Adult Learning
June
Shetland Architects’ ‘Open Doors’
Alongside the already well-established national Open Doors Day, there will be a specific open-doors day where local architects, designers and artists will open their homes and studios to members of the public.
Shetland 2100: Youth Forum
What is it like to be young and live in Shetland now? What will it be like to be young and live in Shetland in 2100? An event aimed at hearing young people’s views and ideas about Shetland’s future as a place to live and work.
Portage: Crossing Points
Exhibition at Bonhoga Gallery of artwork containing interactive technology. Themes include: Shetland’s Diaspora and the lives of fishing families. The work stems out of artists’ residencies in Shetland. Additional partners: Newcastle University/ Scottish Arts Council/ Shetland Hamefarin/ Homecoming Scotland
July
51 Communities: 51 Halls
The Halls are centres of communities and play an essential role in peoples’ lives. As there are 51 Halls in Shetland it is perhaps even possible to imagine Shetland as 51 communities. Power of Place activities will take place in various Halls across Shetland during the summer. Additional partners: The Halls Association/ Anna Horne, artist
August
Bricks in Flicks: Architecture Film Showings
From horror and sci-fi to comedies and classics, architecture is often the forgotten star of the screen. Come and see the best of architecture in film. Additional partner: Shetland Film Club
September
International Architectural Conference
Building Resilience in Island Communities (17-18 September 2010)
An international conference presenting ideas on dealing with the challenge of future-proofing our dwellings, infrastructure and communities. There will be a particular focus on remote and island communities in the northern latitudes.
National Door Open Days 2010
If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of buildings you see every day then this is your chance to find out! This year Doors Open Days are part of the Power of Place programme.
October
POP on Air: The Place That Is Me
Community workshops leading to the production of a radio drama looking at Power of Place both as a physical place and a place within.
November
POP Tots
Exploring Power of Place through storytelling and music with pre-school age children.
Power of Place: Open Forum
People often have very strong opinions about architecture - but perhaps don’t have an appropriate forum to voice these opinions. This is an open, informal forum for to talking, discussing and contributing to the debates about the future of Shetland’s built environment and public spaces and deciding how voices will be heard in the future.
December
Power of Place Final Fling: POP Projections
Colourful projections onto buildings bringing together words, opinions, images and film made by Shetland people during Power of Place. You can take part by texting your contribution to the POP phone.
Power of Place Final Fling: POP Gathering
An event to celebrate all the activities that have taken place during Power of Place: Shetland’s Year of Architecture and Place 2010. Watch this space!
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