THE KNOCKVOLOGAN STUDIES
Knockvologan Studies is a study place for art, literature, field research and nature preservation. We offer a residential venue for learning, training events and retreats for writers, artists and researchers. We are an active member of Green Art Lab Alliance; an international network of art organisations contributing to environmental sustainability through their creative practice. Read more about that in our mission statement.
Knockvologan Studies conducts a steady stream of small and large scale innovative, collaborative and experimental projects, as well as lectures and workshops. All are inspired by, embedded in or entangled with the landscape around us. A landscape, looked at through different eyes, worked with and mapped out in omnifarious and sensory ways, will grant new insights and outlooks, generate stories and offer possibilities for a more sustainable relationship between humans and their habitat. With our approach we contribute to the cultural richness and bio-diversity of the area and inspire others to do the same elsewhere.
Since we’ve set foot on Mull in 2016 we had the opportunity to work with many skilled people on a wide range of projects. Thanks to these collaborations Knockvologan Studies became what it is today.
Find out more about our Work here.
RESIDENCIES
Covid-19 virus
Due to the global pandemic, we have had to cancel our residency program for this spring and summer. The good news is that our facilities are now independent from us so guests can self-isolate and work at the same time. We are open for Autumn and Winter guests as long as it is safe and sane for everyone to travel. We will follow the Covid-19 self-catering guidelines.
Our Residency program runs throughout the year. Visual artists, writers, composers, musicians and designers as well as natural - and human scientists can apply for a working period.
Each of the research projects will take a different aspect of the land as its starting point. Topics will be as divers as they can be, but it is the landscape that binds all explorations. This way, Knockvologan Studies tries to build a body of knowledge that is site specific, innovative and, over time encyclopedic.
Mull has a small population but it houses a surprising number of highly specialized individuals in many fields. Our aim is to connect our visiting researchers with local specialists in order to strengthen capacities and amplify the potential impact of a project.
Recently, Currently & Soon
01.12.2020 - 04.12.2020 | 02:30 - 05:30 pm
Magical Riso #IV
With interviews, poetry readings, film screenings, lectures and seashore catering.
Join: Magical Octopus via Zoom
02.11.2020 - 16.11.2020
Resident / Volunteer
Soil loving artist Jemima Hall is our new resident. During her two weeks stay, she will combine volunteer garden work with the development of her art practice.