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Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean
Art exploring the mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.
The Modern Institute, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
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
Costume: Written Clothing
A look at the way contemporary artists use costume as part of their work, featuring contributions from Rachel Adams, Steven Cairns, Matthew Darbyshire, Alexis Marguerite Teplin, Rachel Maclean, Sophie Macpherson, Charlotte Prodger and Clare Stephenson. Ages 12+.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
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 (0.5 miles)
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
Claudia Nova: Axis Mundi
Debut solo exhibition by Glasgow artist exploring the concept of the 'sky pillar', by which the heavens supposedly communicated with the earth.
The Arches, Glasgow (0.6 miles)
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 565 1000
- 11:00 – 23:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 565 1000
- 11:00 – 23:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 565 1000
- 11:00 – 23:00
Arran to Iona
Paintings by Maclauchlan Milne, FCB Cadell, Jessie King, EA Taylor, Mary Armour, Tom Shanks, Pat Douthwaite, William Gillies, Stewart Orr and others.
Ewan Mundy Fine Art, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 248 9755
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 248 9755
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 248 9755
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 248 9755
- 10:00 – 17:00
ArtYaTart
Work by abstract autobiographical artist Lainey Waddell.
The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 553 1638
- 12:00 – 00:00
The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
Brian Griffiths
Monumental sculptures made of recycled materials, suggesting a sense of adventure and movement.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Fri 19 Jul
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sat 20 Jul
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0845 330 3501
- 12:00 – 18:00
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School
Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Wed 26 Jun
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267
- 15:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
£7; £5 / 0141 552 4267
Evince Rock Jewellery Exhibition
Showcase of new jewellery and crafts.
Bar Ten, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Mon 24 Jun
Free / 0141 572 1448
- 12:00 – 18:00
Mon 26 Aug
Free / 0141 572 1448
- 12:00 – 18:00
Mon 28 Oct
Free / 0141 572 1448
- 12:00 – 18:00
Acrylic Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn a variety of new acrylic painting techniques from artist Iain Connell and experiment with a variety of styles, surfaces and textures. By the end of the course, you'll have completed four new paintings. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form at 42southart.co.uk.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Wed 22 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 12 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Allan Ramsay
A major exhibition of the work of Allan Ramsay, focusing on his portrait paintings but also including a selection of material chosen to place him in the context of the intellectual life of Edinburgh, London, Paris and Rome in the mid 18th century.
Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Fri 13 Sep
Free / 0141 330 4221
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 14 Sep
Free / 0141 330 4221
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 15 Sep
Free / 0141 330 4221
- 11:00 – 16:00
Andrea Geile: Fallow Ground
Exhibition exploring themes of conservation and landscape.
The Briggait, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
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
ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight
This instalment brings members of the New York House & Ballroom community to Glasgow, along with queer theorists, performance artists, archivists, theologians and filmmakers, to explore Voguing, drag, clubbing, and the politics of race, class and gender.
Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)
Fri 24 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Sat 25 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Sun 26 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
ARThouse
A 12-week course in hands-on art-making, including drawing and painting, printmaking, model making, sculpture and fashion design. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 9–12 from 11.30am. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 1 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 8 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Carol Bove: The Foamy Saliva of a Horse
Rearrangement of the Geneva-born artist's installation, originally presented at the Venice Biennale in 2011. A collection of found or handmade objects are presented in such a way as to call to mind the artifice of cultural value and meaning.
The Common Guild, Glasgow (1.4 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 428 3022
- 12:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 428 3022
- 12:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 428 3022
- 12:00 – 19:00
Colour Field Masterclasses
Artist Rowena Comrie leads a masterclass in working with fields of colour, so as to gain a greater understanding of abstraction. The first day focuses on watercolours, the second day on oils. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Sat 31 Aug
£50 per day including all materials, refreshments and a light lunch; special rate £90 for both days / 0141 353 4776
Sun 1 Sep
£50 per day including all materials, refreshments and a light lunch; special rate £90 for both days / 0141 353 4776
Curator's Favourites
Regular talks on museum staff's favourite objects from the collection.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
Today: Two Tapestries – Compare and Contrast.
- 12:30 – 14:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2550
This week: All that Glistens – Gold at the Burrell.
- 12:30 – 14:30
David Sherry: Humanist Cumulative
New drawings, sculptures and images from the artist whose work investigates codes of everyday behaviour in often very entertaining ways.
Patricia Fleming Projects, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 0796 806 6708
- 10:00 – 14:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0796 806 6708
- 10:00 – 14:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0796 806 6708
- 10:00 – 19:00
Drawing and Painting Studio
An 11-week course enabling you to build your skills in oils, watercolour or acrylics. You can take either morning or afternoon sessions (half day), or book both (full day). Tutor is Michael Durning of the Paisley Arts Institute. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow (2.8 miles)
Thu 23 May
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
Thu 30 May
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
Thu 6 Jun
£220 for full day fee, £115 for half day fee / 0141 353 477
Erlend Tait & Pamela Tait: Duologue
A rare joint exhibition by artists who happen to be husband and wife; although both specialise in pictures of people's heads, their respective approaches are very different.
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow (0.7 miles)
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Everyday
Sculptures by six Glasgow artists – Niall Macdonald, Laura Aldridge, Mick Peter, Hayley Tompkins, Scott Myles and Carla Scott Fullerton. The pieces were chosen because they reference everyday materials and familiar events and routines in people's daily lives.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (0.3 miles)
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 287 3050
- 10:00 – 17:00
Factory
Photographs by Ken Grant, Louis Quail, Kajal Nisha Patel and Moira Lovell, exploring current working conditions in Britain and also inspired by the manufacturing and industrial legacy.
Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 12:00 – 17:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 10:00 – 17:00
The First of the Summer Wine
The gallery's annual summer exhibition. Featured artists include Joan Eardley, The Scottish Colourists, Glasgow Boys and Girls, Bloomsbury Group, Lanyon, Blackadder, Keith Vaughan, Colquhoun and MacBryde and invited Scottish Contemporaries.
Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow (0.5 miles)
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Futureproof
Annual exhibition showcasing emerging photographers graduating from Scotland's art schools.
Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Fri 28 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0141 552 2151
- 12:00 – 17:00
