The epic landscapes and wildlife of the Falkland Islands make them a remarkable destination for any artist;  Professional and amateur painters, photographers and film-makers flock to the Islands each year, hoping to capture a part of what makes the archipelago unique throughout the world.

Accommodation scattered across East and West Falkland and the outer-islands invites artists to leave the beaten track and experience the real Falklands and local hospitality.  Local Travel Operators can organise itineraries for any length of stay and provide advice on the best sites for your chosen medium. Painting and craft courses are also offered occasionally, contact the Tourist Board for more information on info@visitorfalklands.com.

The Islands are also visited by scholars (who are often artists) courtesty of the Shackleton Scholarship Fund.  This prestigious fund was established in 1995 to commemorate, in perpetuity, the lives of Sir Ernest Shackelton and Lord (Edward) Shackleton, and is designed to stimulate human endeavour, initiative and research. To date, the fund has awarded more than £400,000 to 90 scholars from fields as diverse as penguin biology and sponge biodiversity, to child development training and karate instruction.  For more information on the fund, and to find out whether you may be a suitable scholar, please visit www.shackletonfund.com. Funding applications close on the 31st of March each year.