Background Peter Gordon, Chair of William Grant & Sons, founded the Artist-in-Residence program in 2002 to encourage and celebrate international contemporary art and artists. Each year, Glenfiddich sponsors up to eight artists from around the world to live and work at the distillery in Dufftown. The residency, valued at roughly £10,000 per artist, represents Glenfiddich’s… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Second Frye Battle of the Books
It’s time to gear up for the second Frye Academy battle of the books of the 2010-2011 season. Participants will debate Les murs by Olivia Tapiero (VLB éditeur) and Pattern Recognition by William Gibson (Berkley Publishing – Penguin Group). The event will take place at 7 pm on February 16 and will be moderated by… Continue Reading
Safeguard Against Winter Concussions
Sports like hockey, skiing, recreational skating, sledding or snowboarding are great ways for children and adults to stay in shape and healthy during the winter months, but like any activity, there is the chance of injury. One particularly serious but preventable injury is a concussion which is a brain injury that affects the way you… Continue Reading
