Glasgow West End: All the news about Art and Artists in the West End from Lynne Scobbie

Photo: amber treasures of poland. (Image: Miniature baroque amber cabinet of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski (the last king of Poland). Made in Gdansk after 1771. Donated by Lady Barbara Carmont of Edinburgh to the Malbork Castle Museum collections in 1979. (c) Malbork Castle Museum.)

Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQ

5 February - 17 April 2010

Admission free

Featuring some of the finest items from the Polish national collection, this new exhibition, 'Amber: Treasures from Poland' offers a unique chance to see some fascinating and beautiful artefacts which represent both natural history and northern European craftsmanship. This is the first time that these items have been exhibited in the UK.

Full information


Photo: exhibition. 'Every Picture tells a Story'

Exhibition by Local Artists - Hillhead Library, Byres Road, G12

22nd February - 27th March

A literacy themed exhibition of local artists Jennifer Cussons, Saira Zhang, Paul Sanderson Brown and Tom Brown coinciding with World Book Day on the 4th March.

Open Evening Monday 1st March 17:30 - 19:30

World Book Day event Thursday 4th March 10:00 - 19:00

Free entry, children welcome.

The aim of the exhibition is to showcase local artists' work whilst exploring the correlation between literature, photography, illustration and painting. There will be opportunities for people to meet the artists to discuss their work and to explore the process of how a piece of work develops from inspiration to completion - whether it is a book, a painting, an illustration or a photograph, and how many of the practices in one art form overlap with another.

Photo: mosaic. Mosaic Course

DRAW is recruiting potential students for introductory Mosaic course on the methods used to create mosaics. The dates are to be announced when we have the required numbers

This will be a 10 week course and will be on every Monday evening at 7pm until 9pm.

The class will go through a brief history of mosaics and styles of mosaics. There will be a step by step help from planning your piece to practical work on your own mosaic. You will be taken through every step.At the end of the course you will be able to take your own mosaic home.

This class is limited to only eight people and will be subject to £20 charge for cost of materials.

Tutor Davie Davidson
contact DRAW on 0141 944 2700 to reserve a place or email
www.draw.org.uk

i2i Gallery

Exhibition - Includes photographs by Scott Macdonald of Skye, Eigg and Rum

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153 Howard St,
City Centre,
Glasgow G1 4HF,
0141 552 2030

Offshore, Gibson Street, G12

New exhibition in the Space this month by Allan Wilson

"Scotland in Picture brings you photographs that are instantly unique and recognizable, landmarks that we all know and love from a different viewpoint and angle. Each picture can be printed as selection of finishes, Poster, Canvas Print or Mounted Print in a variety of different sizes.
We aim to bring out the best our country has to offer from a completely different outlook."

Open daily and running till the end of January 2010.

Photo: fist.Recoat Gallery

New Faces Group Show

Our first exhibition at Recoat this year is to be a group show with the theme of Modern Character Design. It opens on the 22nd of January 7-10pm and runs till the 21st of February.

Participating artists are Elph, Andrew Rae, FiST, Conzo, Theory One, Jon MacNair and Syrkus. Should be fantastic with such a great mix of artists

`Advanced Mechanics'

A duo show from Elph and Lyken Love in association with Recoat Gallery


Saturday 16th January 2010 till 13th February 2010
Open from Monday to Saturday 11am- 6pm.

FREE

Web: www.pageant-store.com

Recoat Gallery, 323 North Woodside Road, Glasgow G20 6ND
mobile: 07968252454
t:elephone +44 (0) 141 341 0069
www.recoatdesign.com

trongate 103 opens 12th September, 2009.

Photo: trongate 103. A centre for the arts and creativity in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City.

Trongate 103 is a brand new arts recource for the city of Glasgow and wil be the new home for a range of Glasgow based creative organisations. This brand new arts resource will be housed over six stories in a former Edwardian warehouse on Trongate, the venue will be the new home for a range of Glasgow based creative organisations: including:

Art Events in Glasgow: Exhibitions, Art Classes and What's on at Glasgow Galleries

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Feeling arty?

Do you like doing drawing, painting and other artwork? Do you want to spend some leisure time on your hobby? Do you want to meet up with others who have a similar interest?

If Yes to the above come and join members of Artysans on a weekday evening in Glasgow Please contact Evelyn: artysans@yahoo.co.uk

Drawing Room Exhibitions

1055 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7UD

Emily Chappell and her 'Shapeshifters' collection

Commencing Wednesday, 05 August 2009 until end of September

Join us for drinks, nibbles and good vibes this Wednesday (5th August) at 7pm as we exhibit the work of another local artist - Emily Chappell and her 'Shapeshifters' collection.

Emily's style is hand drawn and fluctuates between the dreamlike and sometimes nightmarish. It is highly expressive, and streaming with hyper-real colours. The ideas illustrated are intuitive and primitive in style, (almost like contemporary cave paintings), focusing on our human experiences, behaviours and feelings. There is also a love of pattern and expression over that of photographic realism.

Phone: 0141 339 2999
Email: info@drawingroombar.co.uk

Artclass 80

Painting and Drawing

Art classes for adults, beginners welcome (maximam class size 4 students). Tutor is a professional artist with over 40 years' experience. All mediums taught.
Saturday class starts 4 p.m. and finishes 6 p.m. and Wednesday class starts 7 p.m. and finishes 9 p.m.
Join any time - receive individual attention.
12 week course (2 hour lessons) £150 (including all materials)

One to one tuition is also available. 12 weekly 2 hour lessons £200 (including all materials).

For further information artclass80@yahoo.com

Photo: Derry at night. John Deery Art

Sale - up to 75% off gallery prices
http://www.johndeeryart.com

Born in Derry, N.Ireland and currently living in Scotland, John Deery has always had a passion for Art and takes it with him wherever he goes. He enjoys working in a variety of media, from watercolour to oils, although most of my work now features acrylic paint and mixed media. His passion for travel and adventure has given John a love of landscapes, and the world's ever changing and wildly varied surfaces are the focus of much of his work. He currently paints, plays music and works as an art teacher in Glasgow.
More information about John Deery's work and commissions

Recoat Gallery

323 North Woodside Road Glasgow G20 6ND

Our next exhibition is a show from ELPH ONE and LYKEN LOVE, two of the founding fathers of Scottish graffiti. Although the pair have painted together since the 80s, this will be their first formal exhibition together. They are building a den in the gallery!

"Haunted Graffiti" opens on the 18th of September, 7-10pm. It then runs till the 18th October open Tuesday to Sunday.

The following exhibition is our first book launch. Gregor Louden, a Scottish, Glasgow based artist, has created a book, "Lost and Found Structures" a collection of beautiful, intricate drawings of the cities and towns he has encountered around the world from Brazil, to New York to Glasgow. At the launch there will be the chance to buy his first editions, view and buy the original drawings and the chance to win a signed copy in a raffle.

"Lost and Found Structures" opens on the 23rd October, 7-10pm. It then runs till the 15th November open Tuesday to Sunday.

Photo: christos logo. Christo's Gallery

595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12.
Telephone: 0141 579 0004
info@christosgallery.com
New exhibitions of emerging and established artists

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Email with information about your art events and exhibitions or to discuss advertising your business.


The Glasgow Group

Photo: glasgow group logo. Glasgow Artists' Co-operative celebrates 50 years annivesary with a series of exhibitions throughout the year.
Full details

Drawing Room Exhibitions

Drawing Room, 1055 Sauchiehall St, Telephone: 0141 339 2999

The ‘Drawing Room Exhibitions’ showcase emerging local artists with a focus on contemporary fine art. The aim is to make art more accessible to people who might normally shy away from traditional art galleries.

Saskia Coulson who is a recent graduate of Glasgow School of Art will be the first artist to be showcased under her ‘Sugar Slum’ collection.

The Annan Gallery, 164 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6LL
Telephone: 0141 332 0028, gallery@annanart.com

Glasgow Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Regular art exhibitions including works for sale. The Centre is open from 11am - 4pm seven days - admission free. The Visitor Centre has been formed in the ground floor of the original Curator's House. If you are interested in discussing space availability please contact Ewen Donaldson, General Manager, on 0141 276 1614.

Painting Classes for Beginners

either Tuesday afternoons or evenings or Thursday afternoons or evenings in the West End. (Thursday evenings full at present) For more information 'phone Lynne on 07779977612

Local Artists:

Glasgow Group - Artist's Co-operative Founded 1957 - promotes the visual arts in the West of Scotland. http://www.glasgowgroup.co.uk

further information available from Ken Palmer, 23 Oakfield Avenue, G12 8JF

Take a look at http://www.tcweb.co.uk/inkblot (in association with http://www.artinscotland.com) to see works by Lynne Scobbie FRSA and Frank Houston DA - works include oils, acrylics, watercolours and inkwork. Lynne and Frank are regular Paintings on Railings Exhibitors.

Martin Oateshttp://www.fountaingallery.zetnet.co.uk

Another prolific and diverse artist is Henry Robertson who also exhibits at Paintings on Railings. Take a look at Henry's website where you will also find further information on Paintings on Railings artists - http://www.inkspot.scriptmania.com

Jump in to look at the amazing photographs taken by Colin Ross at http://www.therowan.com.

Take a look at http://www.artinscotland.com - a very interesting site with continually changing artists (some artists included on this site can be found at Paintings on Railings Open Air Art Fairs - see above for dates) curated by Ali Abubakar whose own work features. There are a growing number of associated sites see: http://tcweb.co.uk/scottish galleries - and more to come soon.

For all your framing requirements - The Framing Workshop, Clarendon Place, St George's Cross. Moira Burke does an extremely good job at extremely good prices. A visit to her shop is always a pleasure - see for yourself. 2004 is the second year The Framing Workshop has sponsored and supported Paintings on Railings - many, thanks.

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DRAW (Drumchapel Arts Workshop) is a not for profit company delivering visual arts courses to the West of Glasgow community since 1992. Our AGM is open at 7.30pm,Wednesday, 21st October 2009 within our studios at 15, Linkwood Cres, Glasgow G15 7EU If you are interested in joining any of our drawing, painting, sculpture, mosaic, stained & fused glass classes please contact DRAW on 0141 944 2700

Yvonne Butler | Fri Oct 09 2009

Hi i stumbled by this website by mistake,i was wondering how i go about selling some of my work?? Could someone give me some info please!

Chris Smith | Mon Mar 30 2009

Hi There, Stumbled on this site by accident. I am keen to take up drawing/painting and wondered if there are any classes available. I live near the west end/finneston - walking distance to classes would be ideal.

anne flaherty | Wed Mar 18 2009

I wonder if anyone knows of any art clubs or art groups around the west end of Glasgow. I'd like to join one. I paint with oils and acrylics.

Debbie | Wed Feb 11 2009

Hi! I am looking for artists who would be prepared to paint Glasgow's streets and homes with a view to create a database where people could find and buy paintings of where they live. Is anyone interested in joining this original venture? If you are, e-mail me a picture of your work and a contact number or e-mail address. Mine is val64@tiscali.co.uk

valerie | Sat Nov 22 2008

Hi there. I am not sure if this is the right forum for my enquiry but i wondered if you could offer any advice. I would like to take up drawing and painting. At school (many years ago ) I did have a bit of a flair for art and need someone to point me in the right direction. Do you know of any evening classes that might suit me?

Pamela McDaid | Tue Jul 15 2008

Hi Lynne Thanks for providing this very informative site. Over the past year or so I have started to get back into painting and I feel it's time for me to get off my backside and at least try to ehibit. Your site will be of great help to me in this respect I am sure. Any information, tips, contact, would be much appreciated. Thanks again Lynne. Regards Bill McManus

Bill McManus | Tue Jul 08 2008

I am vice-president of Bearsden Art Club. We keen to have local artists come to our monthly meeting to give a short demonstration of their painting methods. Demo would last from 1hr.to 1:20. We normally pay around £80.00 plus expenses. Would any of your artists be interested ?

maureen mcintosh | Wed Jan 23 2008

To whom it may concern, I am young, local artist, working to raise support for a voluntary internship I will begin in July. I am enquiring about the possibility of a small space to display a very small selection of my work. Failing that, an information stand or flyer distribution would also be much appreciated, to increase support and raise the profile of the project I am working for and of my work. Please inform me of any possibility to take part in an exhibition, or any other more suitable events. Thank-you, Hannah McCall www.myspace.com/hannahmccallart Information about the project I am working for can be found at: www.soulinthecitydurban.com

Hannah McCall | Wed Jan 02 2008

I have just found this site. It is really useful. Can anyone recommend a printer in Glasgow, or elsewhere, for getting good quality prints made from original paintings at a reasonable price ? Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

David Peutherer | Fri Oct 26 2007

Hello Lynne, I stumbled on to your excellent site by good luck rather than skill. I exhibited on the railings and the Hillhead Library some years ago. I stopped due to health problems and living in France half the year. I would to recommence. Looking forward to hearing from you. Eva

Eva Sinclair | Mon Sep 10 2007

Is it possible to exhibit/sell some of my art on the railings in the next few months? I am not a professional artist and just paint as a hobby. I have had a few commissions to date and am interested in becoming more serious in painting. Seana

seana doherty | Thu Jul 26 2007

Hi there, We am jointly organising a mulit media event of film, performance, art and live music, taking place at the Oran Mor on 5th May. The event is a collaborative venture between Yorkshire and Glasgow bands, artists and filmmakers and we hope it will foster new creative relationships and future collaborations. We are currently looking for submissions of moving image work - film, video, animation- to show at the screening part of the event. We would love to hear from you! please contact popupfilms@btinternet.com for further info.

popupfilms | Tue Mar 13 2007

I am looking for somewhere to hold an exhibition from a community mental health art group as part of their recovering journey. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, some of this work is great!

Katrina Mckay | Fri Mar 09 2007

Hi, would it be possible to list my website under your local artists section? I am a local artist andd photographer, all my details can be found on my site. Thanks Andy

andy peutherer | Tue Nov 21 2006

Good to see the arts being promoted. Apologies if I missed it, but would it be possible to advertise a show coming in June at Montgomerys Cafe on Radnor St?

Adam Bell | Mon Apr 25 2005

hello lynne.. just noticed this site...its great that its so up to date. hope you are well. looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks at the ramshorn kirk... chris will be with me too. emma bibby

emma bibby | Mon Sep 06 2004

Was Shona Dougal once Shona Sennett?

Nigel Foster | Thu Apr 01 2004

We are trying to get in touch with Alan Richardson as we have lost his business card. We purchased work from him in royal exchange square. Can you please help to put us in touch with him. Regards

Liz Sinclair & Jay Campbell | Sat Sep 06 2003

Hello Lynne, As usual your Arts News is both interesting and informative. Lesley and I are both looking forward to seeing you all at the end of March.

Henry Robertson | Thu Jul 03 2003

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