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Alasdair Gray: City Recorder
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Alasdair Gray is one of Scotland's most eminent writers and artists, and in 1977 he was 'artist recorder' for the city of Glasgow, his home town. This major exhibition features work from that period, showing how Gray's art depicted the life of the city at a particular moment. View full details
8 May–10 Jun Mon–Wed 10am–5pm; Thu 10am–8pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm	Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Artist Rooms: August Sander
Date	Location
A showcase of the work of one of the most significant photographers of the 20th century whose life's work was an attempt to document the German people and culture. View full details
20 Apr–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11am–5pm	Duff House, Banff

Scott Myles: This Production
Date	Location
The first major solo show from Dundee's Myles consisting of prints, new sculptures and a large-scale installation, Displaced Façade, inspired by memories of skateboarding and made from bricks. View full details
15 May–10 Jun Tue & Wed 11am–6pm; Thu 11am–8pm; Fri 11am–6pm; Sun noon–6pm	Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee

The Sculpture Show
Date	Location
A major new exhibition of sculptural works from the collection, alongside important works on loan. Featured artists include Rodin, Degas, Hepworth, Moore, Giacometti, Duchamp, Hirst, Lucas and others, along with photographic and film documentation. Ron Mueck's enormous A Girl returns to the Gallery from its world tour. View full details
4 May–24 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Wolfgang Tillmans: A New Installation
Date	Location
The first photographer to win the Turner Prize has his first solo exhibition in Scotland since 1995. View full details
15 May–31 May Tue & Wed noon–5pm; Thu & Fri noon–7pm; Sat noon–5pm	The Common Guild, Glasgow
1 Jun–23 Jun Tue & Wed noon–5pm; Thu & Fri noon–7pm; Sat noon–5pm Part of the West End Festival.	The Common Guild, Glasgow

Callum Innes: Works on Paper
Date	Location
Retrospective of works on paper from 1989 to 2012 by Edinburgh-based abstract artist. View full details
15 May–14 Jul Mon–Sat 10am–6pm	Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Edvard Munch: Graphic Works from The Gundersen Collection
Date	Location
It's the face that launched ten thousand angst-ridden diaries by visually-literate teenagers: Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' was its creator's iconic image (he did several versions of it over the years) and one of the only prints hand-tinted by Munch himself is coming to Modern Two this summer, along with a generous selection of other prints by the master Expressionist. Expect high security: 'The Scream', in its various media, is one of the most-stolen pictures in art history. Part of Edinburgh… View full details
29 May–23 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Paul Thek: If you don't like this book, you don't like me
Date	Location
An exhibition of the fascinating notebooks of American artist Paul Thek (1933–1988), now recognised since an important 2010 retrospective as one of the most imaginative and interesting artists of his generation. Part of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. View full details
15 May–2 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat & Sun noon–5pm	The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Tony Swain: Drowned Dust, Sudden Word
Date	Location
New painted collages, incorporating newspaper, from the Irish-born, Glasgow-based artist. View full details
15 May–8 Jul Mon–Sat 11am–6pm; Sun noon–5pm	Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh

Treasures from the Queen's Palaces
Date	Location
One hundred paintings, drawings, miniatures, watercolours, manuscripts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery from the Royal Collection have been brought together in an exhibition reflecting the tastes of different members of the royal family over the centuries, in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Among the artists featured are Rembrandt, Canaletto, Monet, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Holbein and Fabergé. Most of these pieces have never been exhibited in Scotland before. Part… View full details
30 May–4 Nov Mon–Sun 9.30am–6pm	The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

The £1 Art Show
Date	Location
A range of exhibitors offering artworks of all kinds for sale for the asking price of £1. View full details
10 Jun Jun 10, 1pm	Night & Day, Manchester

10 At 10: A Decade Of Surprising Stories
Date	Location
Installations, photographs and videos marking the museum's 10th anniversary, exploring the history of war and conflict. View full details
23 Jun 2012–3 Mar 2013 From Jun 23, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, last adm 4.30pm, closed Dec 24–26, ends Mar 3	WaterWay Gallery at Imperial War Museum North, Manchester

100m
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media. View full details
29 Jun–18 Aug From Jun 29, Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, ends Aug 18	James Hockey and Foyer Galleries, University College For The Creative Arts At Farnham, Farnham

The 100m Print: Workshop (Ages 8-13)
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13 Aug–14 Aug Aug 13 & 14, 11am–3pm, booking essential, wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch	Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth

13 Young Danes
Date	Location
Danish students at the art schools of Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow exhibit a wide range of current work as part of an artistic exchange programme led by the Danish Cultural Institute. View full details
11 Jun–26 Jul Mon–Thu 10am–4pm	The Danish Cultural Institute, Edinburgh

18th & 19th Century Collection
Date	Location
Significant historical works by artists including Paul Gauguin, William Holman Hunt, John Martin, Thomas Gainsborough and Joseph Wright of Derby. View full details
12 Dec 2011–31 Dec 2012 Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 2pm–5pm, closed Dec 25 & 26, Jan 1, ongoing	Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne

1952–2012: 60 Years of the Past
Date	Location
An exhibition looking at the last 50 years of Falkirk and its surrounding area, and the changes that have taken place since the Queen took the throne. View full details
23 May–20 Oct Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Callendar House, Falkirk

2012 British Wildlife Photography Awards
Date	Location
Contemporary photography exploring the animal kingdom. View full details
9 Oct–25 Nov From Oct 9, Tue–Sun, Bank Hol Mons 10am–5pm, ends Nov 25	Nature In Art, Gloucester

2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era
Date	Location
Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the world has suddenly become a hot topic for everyone – not just the crazies. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival: Art Late. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
23 Aug 6.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

2012: You Inspire Me…
Date	Location
The official prints for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by Chris Ofili, Martin Creed, Rachael Whiteread and Tracy Emin. View full details
22 Jun–8 Sep From Jun 22, Tue & Wed, Fri 11am–6pm, Thu 11am–8pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Sep 8	Bradford 1 Gallery, Bradford

2012: You Inspire Me: Workshop
Date	Location
A drop-in session of photography and digital art based on the theme of wellbeing, sport and the Olympics. View full details
22 Aug Aug 22, 1pm–4pm	Bradford 1 Gallery, Bradford

20th Century British Art, Spring 2012
Date	Location
Paintings and sculpture gathered from private collections. View full details
16 May–31 May From May 16, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat, by appointment only, ends May 31	Paisnel Gallery, London SW1Y

25 For 25
Date	Location
Works in various media by 25 artists including Winifred Nicholson, Sheila Fell, Mary Fedden, Wilhelmina Barns Graham, Percy Kelly, Norman Adams, David Martin and Barbara Rae. View full details
1 Jun–9 Jul From Jun 1, Mon, Fri & Sat 10.30am–5pm, ends Jul 9	Castlegate House Gallery, Cockermouth

28°
Date	Location
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15 Jun–13 Jul From Jun 15, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm, ends Jul 13	The Gallery at The Civic, Barnsley

28: A Celebration Of The Myles Meehan Gallery
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media, marking the final exhibition of the gallery, featuring works by previously exhibiting artists such as Gordon Senior, Carl von Weiler, Karen Melvin and Rednile Projects. View full details
1 Jun–7 Jul From Jun 1, Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, ends Jul 7	Myles Meehan Gallery at Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington

2D Art Markets
Date	Location
A platform for emerging as well as established artists to showcase their talents. View full details
9 Jun Jun 9, 11am–5pm	The Bluecoat, Liverpool

3 Women Artists, Experiences Of Dorset
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media by Jane Newcombe, Rosemary Bastick and Val Taylor. View full details
21 Jun–2 Jul From Jun 21, Mon–Sun 10.30am–3.45pm, ends Jul 2	Peacock Art Gallery, Poole

3D Birds: Workshop (Ages 8-16)
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27 Jul Jul 27, 10am–3.30pm	Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk

3pigeons: Woodcarvings
Date	Location
Contemporary sculpture carved from worn-out skateboards. View full details
13 May–31 May Mon–Fri 7.30am–5.30pm, Sat 8am–5.30pm, Sun 10am–5pm, May 7, 10am–5pm	Taylor St Baristas, Brighton

4 Legs Good
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media, inspired by the animal kingdom. View full details
21 Apr–3 Jun From Apr 21, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm, ends Jun 3	The Beetroot Tree, Derby

The 43 Game: Invitation
Date	Location
An open-submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday. View full details
8 May 2012–1 Dec 2013 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm, closed Dec 25–27, Dec 31–Jan 2, ends Dec 1 2013	The Black-E, Liverpool

4A
Date	Location
Paintings by Diana Miller, Derek Symons, Annabelle Gregory and David Barwick. View full details
9 Oct–14 Oct Oct 9–14, 10am–5pm	Harbour House, Kingsbridge

50th Anniversary Exhibition
Date	Location
Contemporary works in various media, featuring paintings from the gallery's first exhibition. View full details
14 Jul–15 Sep From Jul 14, Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4.30pm, ends Sep 15	Attic Gallery, Swansea

56 Group Wales
Date	Location
Contemporary works in a variety of media by members of the established group. View full details
28 Jul–24 Aug From Jul 28, Tue–Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Aug 24	BayArt Gallery, Cardiff

56 Group Wales
Date	Location
Contemporary works in various media. View full details
17 Sep–27 Oct From Sep 17, Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, ends Oct 27	Y Tabernacle, Machynlleth

62 Group: 62 At 50
Date	Location
Contemporary textiles celebrating the 50th anniversary of an internationally recognised group of artists. View full details
22 Sep–11 Nov From Sep 22, Mon–Sun 10.30am–5pm, ends Nov 11	Dover Gallery at Farfield Mill Arts & Heritage Centre, Sedbergh

A-Z Byard Alphabet
Date	Location
Contemporary works in various media. View full details
6 Sep–7 Oct From Sep 6, Mon–Sat 9.30am–5.30pm, Sun 11am–5pm, ends Oct 7	Byard Art, Cambridge

Abbot Hall At Fifty
Date	Location
Paintings and sculpture selected from over 4,000 works that make up the collection, by artists including JMW Turner, John Ruskin, Ben Nicholson, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Samuel John Peploe, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth and Jean Arp. View full details
27 Apr–9 Jun From Apr 27, Mon–Sat 10.30am–5pm, ends Jun 9	Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal

Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition
Date	Location
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. View full details
5 May–9 Jun Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 2–5pm	Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen

Aberystwyth Printmakers Summer Show 2012
Date	Location
Contemporary prints highlighting a variety of techniques and media, by more than 70 graduate printmakers from Aberystwyth University. View full details
27 May–1 Jul From May 27, Thu–Sun 10am–4pm, ends Jul 1	Maesmawr Arts Centre, Caersws

Abstract Impressions
Date	Location
Abstract prints by Josef Albers, Naum Gabo and Ben Nicholson. View full details
12 Jul–10 Aug From Jul 12, Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 11am–2pm, ends Aug 10	Alan Cristea Gallery, London W1S

Abstraction
Date	Location
Abstract paintings and limited-edition prints by George Hainsworth, Andi Dakin, Hilary Angle, Terry Frost, Alan Davie, Barbara Rae and Sandra Blow. View full details
8 Sep–3 Nov From Sep 8, Thu–Sat 10.30am–5pm, ends Nov 3	Gallery Forty-Nine, Bridlington

Accrington Camera Club
Date	Location
A studio session with a model. View full details
1 Jun Jun 1, 7.45pm	Rishton Primetime Centre, Blackburn

Across the Valley
Date	Location
A collection of works from this year's Forth Valley Open Studios event, a nine-day period where artists open their doors to the general public in order to make art more accessible. View full details
6 Jun–28 Jul Tue–Sat 10am–6pm	The Changing Room, Stirling

Acrylic Painting: Workshop (Over 6s)
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9 Aug Aug 9, 10.30am–12.30pm & 2.30pm–4.30pm, children under 8s must be accompanied	Nature In Art, Gloucester

Adain Avion: Catrin James: Guerilla Restoration
Date	Location
A video installation documenting the artist's refurbishing of the post-war buildings of Swansea's town centre. View full details
25 Jun Jun 25, 3.30pm–5.30pm	Outside the Museum at National Waterfront Museum, Swansea

Adain Avion: Nick Elphick: Motorhead
Date	Location
An installation by the local sculptor, inspired by arctic landscapes. View full details
9 Jul–12 Jul Jul 9, 2pm, Jul 12, 5pm	Adain Avion at Llandudno Promenade, Llandudno

Adam Dix & Tim Phillips: Programming Myth
Date	Location
Watercolour paintings and sculptural installations exploring the fetishisation of technology and the notion of worship. View full details
30 May–30 Jun From May 17, Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 12noon–5pm, ends Jun 22	Sumarria Lunn Gallery, London W1K

Adam Mellor: From Now And Then
Date	Location
Contemporary paintings exploring the notion of misplaced familiarity. View full details
19 May–2 Jun From May 19, Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat 10am–1pm, ends Jun 2	Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh

Adrian Barber: England 'Till I Die
Date	Location
Photographs documenting the emotions experienced by local football fans following the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. View full details
9 Jun–15 Sep From Jun 9, Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, closed Bank Hols, ends Sep 15	Bolton Museum, Art Gallery And Aquarium, Bolton

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