Visual art, Mixed media, free events

• 2000

• Directed by: Jia Zhang-ke

Minliang and his friends Chang Jun and Eryong are members of a performance group which tours the provinces, staging plays praising Mao Zedong. As the years pass, the group is forced to change its repertoire, introducing Western-style music and bright costumes to draw the crowds. Meanwhile, Minliang is distraught when he…

New works in paint and using images from National Geographic magazine, incorporating works made by children during workshops which the artist ran at Glasgow's Red Road Family Centre.

Contemporary multi layered oil paintings depicting images from popular culture in a photo-realism style, produced by the Texas-based and former Young British Artist.

Linocuts with a vintage feel, depicting people and characters of London.

Continuing the long tradition of the Salon des Refusés (begun in 1863 when artists protested against the Salon de Paris' refusal to exhibit over 3000 paintings) this exhibition showcases works that were not selected for inclusion in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Contemporary conceptual assemblages amassed from everyday life, including sweets, warm washing and glittery rubbish. The works created by the emerging artist explore chance expressionism.

A group show inspired by the surrealists and the people who inspired the surrealists.

Huge arts and crafts open studios event involving professional artists and craft makers from across Dumfries and Galloway. The weekend is all about visiting studios, meeting artists and makers and seeing them at work, but most artists will also have work for sale. This year's festival sees 95 artists participate, as well…

A series of exhibitions around Dumfries and Galloway before and after Spring Fling 2013, offering a taster of what will be on offer from the 95 artists participating in the open studio event in May.

An exhibition of contemporary textiles and works in mixed media.

Colourful nihilism from London-based artists.

An exhibition of contemporary textiles and works in mixed media.

Mixed media works exploring the notion of identity in the digital age. Artists include Anthony Boswell, Jane Boyer, Sandra Crisp, Annabel Dover, Hayley Harrison, Aly Helyer, Sarah Hervey, Cathy Lomax, David Minton, Kate Murdoch, Darren Nixon, Edd Pearman, Shireen Qureshi, David Riley and Melanie Titmuss.

Abstract paintings created by the Cornish artist exploring texture, line and geometry. The works are the results of an examination of technique and an experimentation in tools and media.

Another day of free activities and workshops for the whole family. Exploring our wild instincts, the day features performances, music, interactive activities and loads of treats for ages 0–12 (and above).

Group show for ten artists working in a wide range of media.

Art from third year students of the University of the West of Scotland. All work in the show is for sale.

Highly patterned paintings, painted photographs, collages and sculptures by four up-and-coming international artists, who explore the relationship between a personal fictional narrative and their own very different backgrounds.

Contemporary mixed-media assemblages reflecting stylistic themes of the artist's homeland Okinawa, transforming such objects as waste pizza boxes, shopping bags and toilet rolls into a thing of beauty.