Glasgow West End: All the news about Art and Artists in the West End from Lynne Scobbie
Backstage - Lee Robertson
From 27th January at our Glasgow Gallery, 'Backstage': Lee Robertson's debut Solo Exhibition. A beautiful collection of figurative paintings inspired by the Ballet, capturing fleeting moments of musicians and dancers behind the scenes.
Private View Thursday 26th January,6-8pm
193 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HU.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos
Streetlevel Photoworks - Trongate103
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:00am until Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8:00pm
Talks and music programme complements Streetlevel's exhibition of the photos of erstwhile Sounds lensman Harry Papadopoulos
www.unlimitedstudios.co.uk
The Loneliness Machines - Mark Lyken
Recoat Gallery
10th February - 4th of March.
Mark Lyken is creating a new body of work, a series of original paintings, a mural and a piece of music that he describes as "Abstract Mediations on the Digital World" during a residency at Recoat Gallery this month. His first solo show entitled "The Loneliness Machines" explores his own and other's feelings on our growing reliance and usage of social media websites and the impact on our "real" relationships. You can visit the gallery and see the artist at work throughout the residency and take part by loading up your thoughts on the theme to http://bit.ly/wWGrsC. The exhibition opens 7-10pm on the 10th February and runs till the 4th of March.
Recoat Gallery, 323 North Woodside Road, Glasgow
118 Douglas Street, G2 4ET
Telephone: 0141 248 6386
AC/DC to Rock Kelvingrove
September 2011 - January 2012
Rock legends AC/DC are returning to Glasgow - but this time it is just for an exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery. On view will be around 450 items linked to the Australian band that boasts a huge following in Scotland due to band members' tartan roots.
This will be the first time the exhibition has left Australia and Kelvingrove is its only European date.
Items on show will include a leather jacket once owned by late singer Bon Scott and handwritten lyrics to classic song "Highway to Hell".
It will also feature an early version of axe hero Angus Young's signature schoolboy outfit, one of his guitars and the AC/DC stage-show cannon.
Brothers Angus and Malcolm Young were born in Glasgow before their family emigrated to Australia. And the hard rock combo's late singer, Bon Scott, hailed from Kirriemuir before he moved Down Under as a boy.
George Redmond, councillor and chairman of Glasgow Life, which runs the city’s museums and galleries, told the Herald: “Our policy has always been to try and engage new audiences with Kelvingrove whenever we can and AC/DC’s enormous popularity and well-known links to Scotland will continue that tradition.”
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
museums@glasgowlife.org.uk
Kelvingrove
Glasgow Boys Glasgow Boys Watercolours on display now
Until April 2012, visitors to Kelvingrove can enjoy a display of watercolours by members of the Glasgow Boys, the group that are the subject of a new permanent gallery at Kelvingrove. This separate, smaller display, which is open now in the Fragile Art gallery, showcases some of the outstanding works on paper produced by some of the Boys including Arthur Melville, generally considered the most inspirational watercolour painter in the group.
These pieces are very delicate and cannot be on public display for longer than a few months at a time – so make sure you see them while you can!
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
Unlimited Studios
Fairy Tale Heartbeats
3 - 27th November, 2011
by Gordon A. Currie
Unlimited Studios, 25 Hyndland Street, Partick G11 5QE
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am–5pm Friday and Sunday 11am–5pm
Project Ability,103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
0141 552 2822
email
www.project-ability.co.uk
Art Pistol is where you go to buy original art - for whatever reason. We bring together a specially selected collection of undiscovered, emerging and established artists from all disciplines, meaning we spoil you for choice and value, from excitingly affordable art and gift ideas to smart investments and wedding lists, we have it!
Further information:www.artpistol.co.uk
Life Drawing at the Botanic Gardens
Hopkirk Building, Botanic Gardens
Tuesday evenings (ongoing) - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Short description: Weekly tutored life drawing classes, perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve. These drop-in class are 'pay as you' go allowing you to attend only when you prefer (booking essential). Please get in touch for more information.
Cost: £10, payable at the class.
Michael Murray Art
Michael has created a huge aerial art piece for the IVY bar on Argyle Street. It's a 2m x 1m framed piece of digital fine art of the west end of Glasgow, which was designed for the bar/restaurant and sponsored by Pampero Rum.
www.michaelmurrayart.com/ www.ivybar.co.uk/
Painting Classes for Beginners and Improvers
Tuesday afternoons or evenings or Thursday afternoons or evenings in the West End.
For more information 'phone Lynne on 07779977612 or
email
Scott Macdonald
An Exhibition of Photographs at ifullcoffee
531 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
Scott Macdonald was brought up in the village of Eaglesham on the southside of Glasgow and now lives in milngavie on the north side of Glasgow he is a musician who frequently travels the highlands and islands of Scotland playing music.
"Two years ago I began taking photographs as I travelled around the Highlands and Islands on the west coast of Scotland while playing gigs. I have always had an immense passion for the Highlands and Islands, maybe its because my Grandfather comes from Skye? who knows! but one thing for sure is that I have always been pulled there. I had no intensions of becoming a photographer it just happened, I love these places so much I felt I had to capture these memories. I hope you like the pictures."
www.scottmacdonaldphotography.co.uk/
Mansfield Park Gallery
Showcasing work by Scotland's finest artists as well as showcasing the best up and coming new talent. Exciting exhibition programme plus permanent selection of original prints, fine art photography and ceramics.
Patricia Cain - 'Building the Riverside Museum'
One of the driving forces behind The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Patricia Cain, has been awarded this year's £25,000 Threadneedle Prize for her painting Building the Riverside Museum which features the building under construction.
Patricia's work was chosen from a shortlist of seven which included three Scottish artists, by selectors Xavier Bray, Assistant Curator at the National Gallery, David Rayson, Professor of Painting at the Royal College of Art and Michael Sandle RA, Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.
Earlier this year, Patricia, who lives and works in Glasgow, won the Aspect Prize 2009/10. Patricia trained as a lawyer before becoming a full-time artist in 2004, going on to complete her PhD at Glasgow School of Art. Her work is focused largely on the regeneration of Glasgow, and Building the Riverside Museum explores the physical construction of the Glasgow Riverside Museum of Transport, designed by architect Zaha Hadid.
DRAW (Drumchapel Arts Workshop)
15, Linkwood Cres, Glasgow G15 7EU
0141 944 2700 or email
Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQ
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
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
Artclass 80
Painting and Drawing
Art classes for adults, beginners welcome (maximam class size 4 students).
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
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
Christo's Gallery
595 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12.
Telephone: 0141 579 0004
info@christosgallery.com
New exhibitions of emerging and established artists
Email with information about your art events and exhibitions or to discuss advertising your business.
The Glasgow Group
Glasgow Artists' Co-operative celebrates 50 years annivesary with a series of exhibitions throughout the year.
Full details
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.
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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