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Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean
Art exploring the mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.
The Modern Institute, Glasgow
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 248 3711
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 248 3711
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 248 3711
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
Be Our Guest
A collection of works in a range of media to reflect the experiences, attributes and even desires of an (imaginary) B&B.
Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01686 625041
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01686 625041
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01686 625041
- 10:00 – 17:00
Anne Ryan
Contemporary works by the artist.
Greengrassi, London SE11
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 020 7840 9101
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 020 7840 9101
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 020 7840 9101
- 11:00 – 18:00
Archaeoprint: a hidden landscape
Art exhibition using archaeological data.
Gallery Ten, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 16:00
Catlin Art Prize 2013
Contemporary works in various media by graduating artists including Fatma Bucak, Juno Calypso, Robert Crosse, Nicky Deeley, Bee Griffith and Terry Ryu Kim.
Londonewcastle Project Space, E2
Sun 19 May
Free / 020 7534 1888
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 020 7534 1888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 020 7534 1888
- 11:00 – 18:00
5 New Artists
Contemporary landscapes, streetscapes and portrait paintings in oil, water colour, gouache and spray paint, created by five emerging artists.
Kooywood Gallery, Cardiff
Tue 21 May
Free / 029 2023 5093
- 11:30 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 029 2023 5093
- 11:30 – 18:00
Accrochage
Contemporary works in a variety of styles and media.
Marlborough Fine Art, London W1S
Mon 20 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
Tue 21 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
Allison Johnson: Why Can’t They Just Forgive: Live And Let Live?
Contemporary works exploring warfare as experienced and perceived by veterans, children and activists.
West End Centre, Aldershot
Tue 21 May
Free / 01252 330040
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01252 330040
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01252 330040
- 10:00 – 18:00
Allotted
Contemporary works in a variety of media.
The Beetroot Tree, Derby
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01332 873929
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 01332 873929
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 01332 873929
- 10:00 – 17:00
Andrea Geile: Fallow Ground
Exhibition exploring themes of conservation and landscape.
The Briggait, Glasgow
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 553 5890
- 12:00 – 17:30
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 553 5890
- 12:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 553 5890
- 12:00 – 17:30
Andrew Douglas Forbes, Ian Hargreaves, Jon Thompson, Penelope Timmis
Contemporary works in a variety of media.
Albany Gallery, Cardiff
Fri 16 Aug
Free / 029 2048 7158
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 029 2048 7158
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 18 Aug
Free / 029 2048 7158
- 11:00 – 16:00
Andrew Voller
Contemporary quasi-conceptual abstract paintings and sketches of landscapes and portraits, created by the locally-based artist.
Under Ground Theatre, Below Eastbourne Central Library
Fri 24 May
Free / 01323 430077
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01323 430077
- 10:00 – 16:00
Annual Summer Exhibition
Contemporary works by a wide range of local artists in a variety of styles and media. In support of the RCA Education Programme there will also be a sale of postcard-sized works from RCA members.
The Royal Cambrian Academy, Conwy
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01492 593413
- 11:00 – 17:00
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 01492 593413
- 11:00 – 17:00
Wed 7 Aug
Free / 01492 593413
- 11:00 – 17:00
Art on the Street
Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.
Maidenhead Town Centre
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 07749 407533
- 10:00 – 17:00
Artist In The Garden: Summer Show 2013
Contemporary works in a variety of media.
The Art Shop, Abergavenny
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01873 850805
- 09:15 – 17:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01873 850805
- 09:15 – 17:00
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 01873 850805
- 09:15 – 17:00
Artists Exhibition
Work by gallery artists.
Blue Tree Gallery, York
Mon 20 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Tue 21 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Free / 01904 620 660
- 10:00 – 17:30
Artsdepot Open 2013
Contemporary works in a variety of media by artists from Barnet and beyond.
Artsdepot, London N12
Fri 26 Jul
Apthorp Gallery
Free / 020 8369 5454
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 27 Jul
Apthorp Gallery
Free / 020 8369 5454
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sun 28 Jul
Apthorp Gallery
Free / 020 8369 5454
- 12:00 – 16:00
Astound 2013
Showcase of work by students from Leek School of Art.
Nicholson Institute, Leek
Sat 25 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Bath Society Of Artists
Contemporary works in a variety of media by members and non-members.
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Sat 6 Jul
£2 / 01225 477233
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 9 Jul
£2 / 01225 477233
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 10 Jul
£2 / 01225 477233
- 10:00 – 17:00
Be Receptive: Exploring Children's Personalised Medicine
Contemporary works in a variety of media by artists and students from the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, exploring the relationship between genetics and medicine.
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton
Sun 19 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 09:00 – 18:00
Mon 20 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 09:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 01273 917272
- 09:00 – 18:00
Beaumont Leys Exhibition
Contemporary works created by students of the school in a wide variety of styles and media.
Pedestrian Gallery, Leicester
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0116 261 9170
- 09:30 – 17:00
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 0116 261 9170
- 09:30 – 17:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0116 261 9170
- 09:30 – 17:00
The Best Of Hampshire Artists
Contemporary works in a variety of media.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens And Arboretum, Ampfield, Romsey
Tue 2 Jul
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 3 Jul
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 4 Jul
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Big Picture Show
Large-scale works in a variety of media.
Art Matters, Tenby
Fri 1 Nov
Free / 01834 843375
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 2 Nov
Free / 01834 843375
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 4 Nov
Free / 01834 843375
- 10:00 – 17:00
a book is a performance
Group exhibition showcasing the performative aspect of artists' books, with work by Christian Boltanski, Nina Chua, Thomas A Clark, Marcus Coates, Cullinan Richards, Helen Douglas, Alec Finlay, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Richard Hamilton, Sharon Kivland, Li Yuan-chia, Richard Long, Bruce McLean, Simon Morris, Yoko Ono, Hans…
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee
Sun 19 May
Centrespace
Free / 01382 345330
- 12:00 – 16:00
Tue 21 May
Centrespace
Free / 01382 345330
- 12:00 – 16:00
Wed 22 May
Centrespace
Free / 01382 345330
- 12:00 – 16:00



