Americana Exhibition at ProjectAbility 7 – 29 October, 2016
Patrick Butterworth works in ProjectAbility’s ReConnect studios and he is a highly skilled and focused painter. Patrick has a love for old Western films, iconic characters of cowboys and gun slingers. Many of his paintings are taken from film stills, and meticulously translated onto canvas in close to picture perfect realism. It is often hard […]
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support, Thistle Gallery Glasgow, Sunday 2 October, 2016
Unique Charity Event… The Gallery is to be the backdrop for a memorable Charity Event for Macmillan Cancer Support on Sunday, October 2nd. On that day we will be hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with several surprises in store. Artists Jackie Henderson, Cecilia Cardiff, Ross Muir, Sam Skelton, Sheila Fowler, Jilly Henderson, Jennifer Kilgour, […]
Friday, September 23, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
New Works by David Smith and Peter Thomson at By Distinction Byres Road
By Distinction Art Gallery 100 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8TB Adrian Wiszniewsk’s The Craft Exhibition continues at By Distinction. David Smith David Smith will be By Distinction Art Gallery, Glasgow discussing his sketchbooks Sunday 2nd October from 2pm onward . The sketchbooks were the basis for the current exhibition. I hope to see you there. […]
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Kitchenism Exhibition 01 Oct – 28 Nov, 2016 The Lighthouse
Kitchenism 01 Oct – 28 Nov Review Gallery Maggie Keswick Jencks and her husband Charles developed the idea of ”kitchenism” as a key element of the Maggie’s Centre experience. The kitchen is the social hub of every centre and the kitchen table is the focal point for social interraction; a place for people to sit, […]
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Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
New Hunterian Exhibition Tells The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January, 2017
In War and Peace: The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January 2017 Hunterian Museum Admission free A new exhibition opening this week at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum celebrates the centenary of Erskine Hospital, 100 years after its foundation in 1916. In War and Peace: The Erskine Story tells of Scotland’s […]
Macintosh Plans amongst the first treasures at The Hunterian in Kelvin Hall
Yesterday, Monday 19 September 2016, Jim and I went along to the media photo call at The Hunterian in the newly refurbished Kelvin Hall. It was thrilling to see Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s plans for Glasgow School of Art, which he drew in 1907. It was also fascianting to meet and chat with the very enthusiastic […]
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow School of Art, The Graduate Degree Show September 2016 review by Pat Byrne
3 – 8 September, 2016 Jim and I try to get along to the Graduate Degree Show at the Art School every year. This year I had a special treat as my nephew, Sean, who is going into his third year at GSA invited me along to the preview at the Tontine Building. It’s the […]
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Glasgow School of Art, Promenade, McLellan Gallery, 15 September, 2016
The Masters of Design in Fashion + Textiles class of 2016 will be showcasing their menswear and womenswear collections in the annual Glasgow School of Art Promenade. The show will feature knitted, woven, printed and embroidered fashion collections and will take place in the beautiful McLellan Galleries. Show Times: 6.30pm / 7.30pm / 8.30pm […]
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Mackintosh Plans among the first treasures in Kelvin Hall
At The Kelvin Hall Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original plans for The Glasgow School of Art will be amongst the first items from The Hunterian to move to the new state of the art collections study facilities at Kelvin Hall. The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is home to the world’s largest single holding of […]
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Art for Africa, Starchild Charity’s 3rd Annual Auction Preview, Sunday 23 October, 2016, OranMor
Paintings, Pie and Prosecco ‘Please join Starchild and numerous artists at the prestigious auditorium of the Oran Mor for Paintings, Pies and Prosecco. A celebration of our annual ‘Art for Africa’. Meet the artists, board members and learn more about the School for Creative Arts in Uganda. It will be a fun filled day, […]
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Unlimited Festival, The Tramway, 15 – 25 September, 2016
15 – 25 September Prices vary – Tickets from £5 Day tickets available This September, Tramway brings Unlimited to Glasgow – An international programme of performance, visual art, discussions and more celebrating extraordinary work by disabled artists. Originally part of the Cultural Olympiad for the London 2012 Olympics, Unlimited has become the biggest and best […]
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Dance, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on Glasgow: Students, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Take Three Artists, Thistle Gallery, 10 – 25 September, 2016
Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Take Three Artists…… 10 – 25 September, 2016. Thistle Gallery is delighted to be hosting an exclusive Exhibition this month featuring the distinctive work of three of Scotland’s most accomplished artists ~ Jennifer Irvine, Liz Knox and Hazel […]
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Saturday, September 3, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Tenth Anniversary of Opening of Refubished Kelvingrove with Angel Blue and RSNO
Music at the Museum with American Soprano Angel Blue Friday 16 September and Saturday 17 September One of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions celebrates its tenth anniversary of the completion of a major refurbishment with two gala concerts featuring the award-winning US soprano Angel Blue Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum’s three-year £28m refurbishment was completed […]
Glasgow Local Characters: Gordon Wallace, Cabinet Maker, Artist and Volunteer with The Salvation Army at Partick Cross
The Salvation Army, 91 Dumbarton Road, Partick Glasgow, G11 6PW I often pop into The Salvation Army in Dumbarton Road, where I have picked up many a bargain, including on Wednesday this week a perfect AllSaints top. I also love a look in their window to see the antiques and collectables they’ve gathered for their […]
Friday, September 2, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Glasgow West End Local characters, Vintage and Retro Clothing
Glasgow School of Art, Degree Show 3 – 8 September, 2016
The Glasgow School of Art Graduate Degree Show 2015 Exhibition open to the public 3 – 8 September 2016 Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Saturday – Sunday 10am – 4:30pm The GSA has one of the UK’s largest postgraduate communities in the visual creative arts and architecture. It has grown considerably in recent years […]
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Monday, August 29, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Adrian Wiszniewski, Meet the Artist at By Distinction, 4 September, 2016
Adrian Wisznieski’s solo show The Craft has been attracting acclaim at By Distinction Gallery, Byres Road. On 4th September you can meet the artist there between 2 and 4 p.m. ‘The Craft’ at By Distinction www.theartofscotland.co.uk/ Adrian Wiszniewski Glasgow born Adrian Wiszniewski is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art – one of the […]
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Disappearing Glasgow Exhibition, Chris Leslie,Glasgow School of Art– 17 September until 2 October, 2016.
Preview 16 September. Glasgow School of Art, Reid Building, Renfrew Street, G3 The skyline of Glasgow has been radically transformed as high rise tower blocks have been blown down and bulldozed. Does this Disappearing Glasgow herald a renaissance in the city? Photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie is widely acknowledged as the most consistent chronicler of […]
Adrian Wiszniewski’s solo show “The Craft” at By Distinction Art 13 August, 2016
By Distinction Art Gallery100 Byres Road,GlasgowG12 8TB Meet the Artist – Sunday, 4 September Come along to By Distinction on Sunday 4th September between 2 and 4 p.m. and meet Adrian Wiszniewski. Planning Adrian’s first solo exhibition in the West End Adrian Wiszniewski (born in Glasgow 1958) remains best known as one of the “New […]
Sunday, August 28, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
‘Astronaut’ Brian McFie Exhibition Citizen M, 10 September, 2016
‘Astronaut’ Brian McFie BA (Hons) Fine Art, PGDCEBorn 1960 Saturday, September, 10, 2016 Brian McFie studied drawing and painting at Glasgow School of Art between 1979 and 1983. Whilst there, he cultivated a deep interest and love of abstract painting, especially the work of American Abstract Expressionists such as Joan Mitchell, Cy Twombly, Willem De […]
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Friday, August 26, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sam Perks, ProjectAbility 16th August – 24th September
Preview: Saturday 13th August, 2-4pm* *Evening Reception: Thursday 1st September, 6-8pm* Exhibition Dates: 16th August – 24th September Project Ability is proud to present the first solo exhibition of paintings by Sam Perks. Born in 1995, Sam works in our Create group for young artists, and has developed a distinct painting style during his […]
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Thursday, August 4, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Young Talent 2016 ProjectAbility Trongate 16th August – 24th September, 2016
Exhibition runs 16th August – 24th September, 2016 103 Trongate, G1 5HD Project Ability welcomes this year’s Young Talent exhibition! Each year Young Talent showcases and celebrates the artwork created by children and young people from Project Ability’s Create Programme, now in its 16th year. With the artists ranging from 5 years of age up […]
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Wild Horses Make Waves – The Thistle Gallery
Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art 56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF Email Telephone: 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com Saturday, July 30th until Sunday, August 14th, 2017. WILD HORSES MAKE WAVES……. ‘A beautiful limited collection of beach art images to raise your spirits, on the days when you just can’t get to the beach.’ Thistle Gallery is […]
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Clydeside Open Art Show – Submission Now Open
Submissions are now open for one of West Dunbartonshire’s foremost art shows, the Clydeside Open Art Show 2016. The Open Art Show saw more than 6,400 people visiting the show last year and over 100 works exhibited. Applications from artists keen to showcase their work in any discipline – including fine art, photography, ceramics, textiles […]
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | Filed under: Art & artists Glasgow West End, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, West End Festival 2015
Forward! Remembering women peace crusaders, GWL Saturday 23 July 2016
Forward! Remembering women peace crusaders Voices of War and Peace Saturday 23 July 201615:00 – 19:00 Glasgow Women’s Library Exhibition and film On 23rd July 1916 the first Women’s Peace Crusade marched from George Square to Glasgow Green, drawing crowds of thousands. This Crusade grew into a mass international women’s peace movement. Since early 2016 […]
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Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016
Music for Hands and Feet Cottiers Sunday 31 July, 2016 Live, original music, contemporary / modern ballet choreography and original watercolour paintings projected onto the vaulted ceiling of the Cottiers Theatre, will take you through a story between imagery and music, into another world for just one hour. What if we took you into […]
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One: Exhibition by the Garnet Collective, The Lighthouse, 22 July – 11 September, 2016
One: Exhibition by the Garnet Collective 22 Jul – 11 SepReview Gallery The Lighthouse Showcasing the work of four Scottish jewellers and silversmiths, “One.”, is the debut exhibition from Glasgow-based design group, The Garnet Collective. Featuring the work of Nicholas Faill, Adam Henderson, Jennifer MacKinlay and Hannah Grace Ryan. “One.”, aims to bridge the gap […]
Film Screening: Lokesh Ghai presents Mirch Masala, The Tramway, 21 July 2016
Thursday 21 July – 7.00pm Location: Tramway £5/£3 Book Online » Or buy tickets from box office on 0845 330 3501 Film Screening: Lokesh Ghai presents Mirch Masala (certificate 15) Thursday 21 July, 7pm India Street artist Lokesh Ghai, an artist and academic working with traditional craft practice, has selected a classic film, Mirch Masala […]
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Monday, July 18, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
ProjectAbility – first instalment of Cats 16 Jul 2016 – 06 Aug 2016
CATS Project Ability would like to welcome visitors to the 1st instalment of CATS, an exhibition inspired by all things feline related; big cats, fluffy cats, kittens, lions, tigers, leopards and more! Dates: 16 Jul 2016 – 06 Aug 2016Preview: Friday 15 July 4-6pmLocation: Project Ability Gallery, Trongate 103, G1 5HDAdmission: Free All of their […]
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Kathryn Elkin: Television CCA Galleries Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep 2016
Kathryn Elkin: Television CCA Galleries, 350 Sauchiehall Street,G2 3JD Sat 23 Jul – Sun 4 Sep 2016 Open:Tue – Sat: 11am – 6pm, Sun: 12noon – 6pm Artist Kathryn Elkin presents three new works alongside a small overview of some of her recent films in her solo show Television. Documentary interviews, proto pop videos and talk shows […]
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Monday, July 11, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Skeletons: Our Buried Bones, Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow – 19th August 2016 – 8th January 2017
The HunterianUniversity of GlasgowGilbert Scott BuildingGlasgow G12 8QQ This summer, Wellcome Collection and the Museum of London are collaborating to unearth the stories behind bones from burial grounds across the UK. ‘Skeletons: Our Buried Bones’ will see skeletons from the Museum of London’s 20,000-strong collection go on a UK-wide tour for the first time, starting […]
