Highland Support Group presents exhibition in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

A support group that helps families affected by violence against women is displaying an exhibition in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition reflects their experiences of a visit to the Highland Folk Museum.

In July 2007 a group of families supported by CoDAP, the Community Domestic Abuse Programme based in Aviemore and Nairn, had a day out at the Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore. The families had a great day dressing up in period costume and followed a trail around the museum, hearing stories on the way.

During their visit, the group took photographs which they have used to put together an exhibition of photographs, craft work and writing to create a flavour of the sights, sounds and tastes of The Highland Folk Museum. 

Kim Haywood, Manager of CoDAP, said: “CoDAP tries to organise an activity or outing for service users every year and to use this as inspiration for creative activities. It’s great for this work to be displayed as it gives the group a real sense of achievement and allows the wider community to celebrate this achievement with us.” 

The exhibition is currently on show in the Community Gallery of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery until the 12th February 2008.  The Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore will reopen for the season on the 20th March. Admission is free to both museums - as the success of free admission during Highland 2007 at the Highland Folk  Museum is being extended into 2008.

The Highland Folk Museum and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are part of the Highland Museums service provided by The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service.