An Tobar is Mull’s
Arts Centre in the refurbished Victorian
primary school
overlooking Tobermory bay. Opened in 1997 An Tobar is a
focus for arts
 activities on the island. A dedicated gallery
(the only one in Argyll), a 50 seater performance space,
cafe, shop and workshop area are all facilities of An Tobar.
The Gallery hosts a different exhibition every month,
featuring both local artists and touring shows. Open for
much of the year An Tobar is a visitor centre that charges
no entrance fee. The events feature a broad range of music,
focusing on the very best of Scottish artists.
 An
Tobar also organises tuition in traditional instruments
including pipes, fiddles, and accordion, and is involved in
work with young people in the area, staging musicals,
rehearsing and performing rock bands, and recording their
music. Throughout the winter music and art classes are run.
With a terrace overlooking the
splendour of Tobermory bay in Summer, and a roaring real
fire in Winter months, An Tobar cafe is always worth a
visit. They serve a selection of teas and coffees, alongside
the best of traditional local baking. During the summer
season, they also serve light lunches including soup and
sandwiches. You are also free to browse in the shop and
gallery.An Tobar normally
has an 'artist in residence' doing art workshops with
children.
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