Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne is once again turning one of its major ships into a floating art gallery, teaming up with Jolomo, Scotland’s most successful artist John Lowrie Morrison, in conjunction with Kranenburg Fine Art of Oban.
This year to celebrate the fifth occasion the Company has undertaken the hugely successful visual and musical cruise to Colonsay, the event is entitled ‘Celebration of Caledonian MacBrayne’, featuring paintings specially prepared by the artist.
The opening night of the Celebration will provide the opportunity to cruise, dine and view the exhibition while the MV “Isle of Mull” cruises between Oban and Colonsay (departing Oban 1700, arrival in Oban due at 2155). The exhibition will be opened by George Lyon MSP, a friend of the artist.
JoLomo said: “This is not just about exhibiting and selling paintings but a great night out and contributing to the funds of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.”
Tickets are available for a private viewing, dinner and also the cruise itself for those who wish to remain on board throughout the round trip.
John, who signs his work ‘jolomo’, will donate a significant percentage of the proceeds of his sales, as will CalMac and Kranenburg Fine Art, to The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, but will auction one of his paintings during the cruise.
The exhibition will provide an opportunity to buy paintings, many of them depicting views which can normally be seen as the boat sails between Oban and Colonsay. Musical entertainment will also be provided and it is anticipated once again that demand will be high. Susan Paterson, CalMac’s Marketing Manager said, “The JoLomo cruise has become one of the “must do” events of May and CalMac is delighted to be collaborating with the artist once again. People have regularly come from all over the world to join us on this unique trip and I am sure that once again the artist will do us all proud”.
Tickets for the private viewing and dinner cruise to Colonsay on the opening evening of the exhibition on Friday May 12 are available from Caledonian MacBrayne on 01475 650308, priced £40. The non-landing cruise to Colonsay (without dinner and private viewing) costs £16.
Thereafter, MV Isle of Mull will follow her normal schedule between Oban and Craignure. Tickets for the rest of the weekend are available from CalMac’s Oban office and the artist’s work may be viewed from Saturday onwards at the special non-landing ticket price of £5. This ticket is only available on scheduled sailings between Oban and Craignure from Saturday to Monday 13-15 May inclusive and customers cannot disembark at Craignure.
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For further information on the contents of this News Release, please contact Susan Paterson, Marketing Manager, Caledonian MacBrayne. Tel: 07841 737552; e-mail susan.paterson@calmac.co.uk
Issued: Thursday 28 March 2006
