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Peter Gillies: Roots
Work in various media on themes of cherry blossoms and trees.
Veneer Gallery, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 07799 638879
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 07799 638879
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 07799 638879
- 10:00 – 17:00
Portrait Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn how to paint a portrait from a live model after learning oil painting tips and tricks from tutor Iain Connell. Price includes a vegetarian lunch and painting surface.
Albert Drive Studios, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
£50 / 07786 330317
Salford Art Club Annual Exhibition 2013
Contemporary portrait and landscape paintings created by the group in a variety of media, exploring the theme of urban versus rural.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Sun 19 May
Free / 0161 778 0800
- 13:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 0161 778 0800
- 10:00 – 16:45
Tue 21 May
Free / 0161 778 0800
- 10:00 – 16:45
Second Act
Group show of work by emerging and established photographers, depicting Glasgow as a backdrop for the life of its citizens.
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 12:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Staple Matter
The Patriothall building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and was used as a co-operative bakery that provided food for Stockbridge and the wider area. Abandoned in the 1940s it was converted by artists into studios in the 1980s and today, housing WASPS artist-run studios, retains many architectural elements…
Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Wed 7 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Thu 8 Aug
Free / 0131 226 7126
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
19th–21st Century British Drawings, Paintings, Prints and Sculpture
Works by 19th and 20th century British artists including the Glasgow Girls and Boys, the Scottish Colourists and the Bloomsbury Group, as well as works by contemporary artists.
Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Africa: Exhibition
Exhibition of the diverse culture of the continent, featuring masks, paintings, film, artefacts and costume.
Newcastle Arts Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Mon 20 May
Free / 0191 261 5618
- 09:00 – 17:30
Tue 21 May
Free / 0191 261 5618
- 09:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Free / 0191 261 5618
- 09:00 – 17:30
Alison Milner And Steve Speller: Inspirational Objects: Nature As Designer
Photographs inspired by the patterns and forms of natural and man-made objects.
Pump House Gallery, London SW11
Sun 19 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Bert Hardy: Centenary Exhibition
A retrospective of the work of the photo-journalist, who worked for the Picture Post, featuring images of the second world war and the post-war experiences of ordinary people. Among the display are Gorbals Boys from 1948 and Holiday Camp, Yorkshire from 1953.
The Photographers' Gallery, London W1F
Sun 19 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 11:30 – 18:00
Mon 20 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Ego
Exhibition exploring the idea of the self-portrait, as executed by RSA members throughout the ages.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Excavations and Estuaries: The Nature Of Landscape
Landscape paintings from the Arts Council Collection alongside commissioned work by Judith Tucker, David Ainley, David Walker Barker and the poet Harriet Tarlor.
Abbey Walk Gallery, Grimsby
Tue 21 May
Free / 01472 241007
- 09:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01472 241007
- 09:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01472 241007
- 09:00 – 17:00
Five Photographers
Contemporary works by Teresa Bailey, Paul Coles, Paul Mercer, Alan Organ and Phil Radbourne.
Solihull Arts Complex
Mon 20 May
G2 Gallery
Free / 0121 704 6962
- 09:00 – 20:00
GoMA Bites Workshop for Adults
Experiment with creative techniques at these adult workshops. All materials provided and no experience necessary.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 287 3050
This time around, artist Rachel Mimiec, whose work is currently on show at GoMA, leads the session.
- 13:00 – 16:00
Heather Woof
Jewellery inspired by natural forces.
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0131 558 1200
- 10:00 – 18:00
Jonathan Monaghan: Robot Ninja
Digital video and print work by NYC artist, imagining the eponymous Robot Ninja as an ultimate authority figure.
Market Gallery, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 556 7276
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 556 7276
- 11:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 556 7276
- 11:00 – 17:00
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man
He is renowned as one of the finest artists of the Renaissance – but Leonardo da Vinci was also one of the greatest anatomists the world has ever seen. Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man explores the artist’s groundbreaking work in anatomy. His studies of the human body are presented alongside state-of-the-art modern…
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Fri 9 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Sat 10 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Sun 11 Aug
£5.70–£6.25 (£3.15) / 0131 473 2000
Martin Brown Draws Horrible Histories (Ages 8-14)
Enjoy the half-term holiday with our in-house artist who will be teaching children to draw the horrible way.
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Sun 19 May
Booking required free, Ages 8-14 / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 11:00 – 12:30
Oliver Bancroft & James Connolly: Superpaintings (Uberkunst)
Contemporary paintings created by the Leicester and Cotswold-based duo depicting surreal, abstract and figurative works on canvas.
Transition Gallery, London E8
Sun 19 May
Free / 020 7254 4202
- 12:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7254 4202
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7254 4202
- 12:00 – 18:00
Padraig Timoney: Fontwell Helix Feely
A solo exhibition from the New York-based artist, featuring paintings, photography and object works, detailing his last 20 years of practice.
Raven Row, London E1
Sun 19 May
Free / 020 7377 4300
- 11:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7377 4300
- 11:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7377 4300
- 11:00 – 18:00
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0300 123 6789
- 10:30 – 12:30
Sylvia Allen
New oil paintings.
Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow
Tue 21 May
Free / 07760 669011
- 11:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 07760 669011
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 07760 669011
- 11:00 – 17:00
Valentina Bonizzi: Migration Stories
Still and video images by Italian-born photographer of the migrant experience in Scotland from 1850 to today.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Sun 19 May
Portrait Gallery
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
Portrait Gallery
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Portrait Gallery
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos
Glasgow-born Harry Papadopolous was a staff photographer for Sounds magazine from 1979 to 1984, in which capacity he photographed countless post-punk icons from The Associates to the Birthday Party. This retrospective exhibition takes in his entire career.
McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
Sun 19 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 20 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition
A popular annual open exhibition which gives professional, amateur and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work. Art forms vary widely from painting and sculpture to printmaking, textiles and ceramics. Entry forms are available from the Gallery Shop or by contacting info@aberdeenartistssociety.co.uk.
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Sun 19 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 13:00 – 16:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 10:00 – 17:00
ArtYaTart
Work by abstract autobiographical artist Lainey Waddell.
The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
