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Alexander Moffat OBE RSA: Images From Three Decades
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A collection of the artist's images.
27 Sep–15 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 10.00am–4.00 Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
A Time And Place: Paintings from the City Collection
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In conjunction with 'Treasured Places' this showcases works by Scottish painters with an affinity to a vast array of Scottish places both rural and urban.
25 Oct–17 Jan 2009 Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
A Place to Be
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Exhibition of works by community members from across North Lanarkshire.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
3 Oct–30 Oct 10.00am–3.00 Motherwell Civic Centre, Motherwell
Exhibiting Surrealism: The International Surrealist Exhibition, London 1936
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The dawn of British Surrealism was heralded by the International Surrealist Exhibition, which opened in London in 1936 to great public success. Organised by Roland Penrose, David Gascoyne and Herbert Read, with the help of French surrealists, it featured works by Dali, Miro and Ernst, as well as a number of British artists. The National Galleries will draw on material from the Roland Penrose archive to document the exhibition's progress.
13 Sep–1 Dec Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
Affordable Housing For Birds: Building Nest Boxes For the Woods
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Help us build cosy bird-boxes for our feathered friends. Free if donating them to the woods or £3 to take away. Crannog tour and cosy log fire included.
4 Apr 12.00–3.00 Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay
Anne McCluskey: Advanced Identifications
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An exploration of migrancy in Scotland through paper, photo and film.
13 Oct–21 Oct, not 18 Oct, 19 Oct 10.00am–1.00 Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
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32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
1 Sep–26 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Art Trek Retrospective
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Project Ability and the GSA present an exhibition of the Art Trek artists' last decade's worth of work. The group are renowned for helping artists with learning disabilities. Artists featured include John Cocozza, Edward Henry, Tommy Mason, Cameron Morgan and Steven Reilly.
7 Oct–24 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 10.00am–2.00 The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
At the Water's Edge & Rainbows and Waterfalls
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An exhibition of works by Stockport artist Beverley Rose and Gretna artist Wendy Davidson.
15 Oct–26 Oct Mon–Sat 11.00am–4.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Tolbooth Art Centre, Kirkcudbright
Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger
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The punchy sentence 'MARK WALLINGER IS INNOCENT', shouted out from the well placed Ingleby Billboard, is intriguing, but with little in-gallery material to explain it, it appears to be a meaningless farce, disappointing from such an overtly political artist.
31 Jul–31 Oct, not Sundays Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00am–6.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Glasgay!
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Europe's largest queer multi-arts festival takes over Glasgow with comedy, music, film, theatre, visual art, performance art, literature, club nights, educational events and community arts projects. This year's line-up includes performance from Stephen Petronio Dance, Scotland's Theatre Cryptic; Pacitti Company, Simon Fischer Turner and Black Sifichi. There will be exhibitions from David Trullo and Gregor Laird, and comedy from the likes of Dilly Keane, Paul Sinha and Tim Fountain. This year…
1 Oct–9 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Jerwood Photography Awards 2008
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Together with the magazine portfolio, Street Level Photoworks presents the works of the five successful visual art graduates who submitted their contemporary photographs along with 540 others. The photos comment on pressing issues of the day. Artists Dana Popa and Sophie Gerrard will hold a free talk on 26/09/08 at 3pm.
6 Sep–18 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 12.00–5.00 Street Level Photo Works, Glasgow
Neville Rae
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A solo sculpture exhibition which draws on modernism to create new proposals for public art in an exciting new Edinburgh space.
Fridays–Sundays 12.00–6.00 Sierra Metro, Edinburgh
Themed Tours at the Burrell
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Take a tour of the embroidered works at the Burrell with Malcolm Shaw.
13 Nov 1.30 Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Alex Frost: Compassion Fatigue
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The London-born and Glasgow-based artist displays some of his sculpture and mixed media work in conjunction with the new publication on his works, 'Supplements'.
Tuesdays–Saturdays 11.00am–5.00 Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow
Art Nouveau and Society
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A fifteen minute multimedia presentation revealing the history of Art Nouveau through stills and moving images.
11 Oct–16 Oct Mon & Wed–Sat 10.30am–5.00; Tue 11.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Artivism
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Local artist Emma Scott-Smith has led local people with experience of mental health problems in the creation of this mixed-media exhibition. The exhibition will tour throughout Clackmannanshire in 'The Wee Gallery' and will stop in Alva, Menstrie, Tillicoultry, Tullibody, Dollar and Alloa.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
6 Oct–12 Oct 10.00am–3.00 Various Venues, Clackmannanshire
Crafts for Scotland & Hobbycrafts
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Thousands of unique, high quality, hand-made crafts for Christmas and the home. Come along to the show to find finished gifts and crafty kits and supplies. Meet the crafts people themselves and be inspired!
23 Oct–26 Oct 9.30am–5.30; Sun 9.30am–5.00 SECC, Glasgow
Daniel Herrmann: Talk on Eduardo Paolozzi
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Preceding Martin Kershaw's concert featuring a new commission inspired by the art of Eduardo Paolozzi, the Curator of the Dean Gallery will give a talk on the artist.'Part of Sound 2008'.
31 Oct 7.30 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Gordon Picken: New Paintings
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A new exhibition by Gordon Picken in which he has concentrated on modern urban buildings.
Mondays–Fridays 9.00am–5.30 Pentagon Galleries, Glasgow
Inside Out
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Cupar-based visual artist Liz Skulina will be opening her house to the public for an exhibition of sculptures concerned with domestic archaeology. The exhibition will also include works by Jill Skulina and Adrienne McStay. 'Part of the Cupar Arts Festival'.
11 Oct–26 Oct Thu–Sun 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Kirkmore, Cupar
The Lighthouse Architecture Series: Gareth Hoskins Architects
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The first in a five-year programme of exhibitions celebrating architectural talent emerging on the international stage focuses on one of Scotland's most notable architectural practises: Gareth Hoskins Architects, the company behind the redesigns of the Royal Museum and St Andrews' Square. Curated by Hugh Pearman, the Sunday Times architecture critic.
12 Sep–2 Nov The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Marion Drummond and Walter Awison
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Works by two of the gallery's favourite artists. Glasgwegian Marion Drummond paints mainly in oils and renowned drawer Walter Awlson displays some of his rarer oil and pastel paintings. There will also be new work shown by Jow Hargan, Julie Dumbarton, Lynn Rodgie and Allison Young.
1 Oct–31 Oct, not Tuesdays Mon & Wed–Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 11.30am–5.00 Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh
Mike McCartney
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A selection of photographs taken in the Highlands by artist Mike McCartney.
27 Sep–25 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness
Video from the 70s and 80s
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New exhibition featuring video works from the Rewind Archive, University of Dundee.
Tuesdays–Saturdays Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
West Fest 08
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A selection of paintings by Angela Lawrence, Claire Harkness and Hazel Campbell will be exhibited alongside the works of willow sculptor Lizzie Fairey.
4 Oct–25 Oct Mon–Fri 10.00am–5.00; Sat 10.00am–1.00 & 2.00–5.00 Stranraer Museum, Stranraer
Alison Hardcastle: So Far So Good
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Hardcastle is an illustrator, designer and printmaker and makes paper-based products. This is a collection of her screenprints and collages.
26 Sep–19 Oct Mon–Sat 12.30–5.30; Sun 12.00–5.00 Red Door Gallery, Edinburgh
Amplify
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Programme of events aimed at young people, including printing at the Doon Valley Museum, Inflatable Magic Garden at the Dick Institute, storytelling sessions and a touring dance company, pantomime and gallery.
11 Sep–15 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Ayrshire
Art 309 Exhibition
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Art 309 exhibit their most recent works.
15 Nov–23 Nov 10.00am–4.30 University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee
Autoconstruccion
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Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas charts the evolution of his sculptural practice.
26 Sep–8 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Back On Dry Ground
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A collection of recent drawings and paintings by Craig Jefferson.
Mondays–Saturdays 9.30am–4.30 Leith School of Art, Edinburgh
Cargo 1
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A sailing, touring exhibition travelling around the west coast of Scotland which aims to exhibit and develop travelling contemporary exhibitions by boat. The maiden exhibition will be made in the 1926 wooden Bermudan Cutter: 'Maureen'. Featuring drawings and portable works by esteemed artists Andrea Roe, Dalziel + Scullion, Kenny Hunter and Ilana Halperin.
26 Sep–18 Oct (Times vary) An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Isle of Lewis
City Stories
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An exhibition of black and white photographs by Norman McBeath with text by Janice Galloway marking the centenary of the birth of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
25 Sep–31 Oct 9.30am; 6.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Coincidence & Necessity
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Curated by Kai Schupke of Metro Gallery, Berlin, this is a display of film, new media and installation by Andre Marose, Anita Tarnutzer, Bosse Sudenburg, Markus Wuthmann and Anke Kalk. The exhibition explores the relationship between the intended and non-intended.
13 Sep–18 Oct, not Sundays, Mondays 12.00–6.00 Market Gallery Market Gallery, Glasgow
The Front Row
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An exhibition on couture fashion with work from illustrators and fashion designers inspired by classic couture, including Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior and Westwood.
11 Oct–9 Nov, not Mondays 12.00–6.00 Recoat, Glasgow
Gerhard Richter
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Figurative and abstract paintings by the German Pop Artist who is one of the most influential artists living today. Including many of his iconic works of the 1960s, which are based on magazine, newspaper and personal photographs, this is the first major retrospective of Richter's paintings to be held in Britain since 1991 and the first ever in Scotland.
8 Nov–4 Jan 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 (1 Jan 2009 12.00–5.00) National Gallery of Scotland: RSA Building, Edinburgh
HOME Exhibition
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An exhibition by a furniture design, restoration and recycling project from the Gorbals. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
1 Oct–19 Oct Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Kirsty Lorenz
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The reputable artist presents her newest portraits of flowers as the featured artist at The Edinburgh Airport Gallery. All paintings are oil on canvas.
30 Sep–11 Nov Edinburgh Airport Gallery, Edinburgh
Norsense: Mhari Baxter
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The Scottish visual artists takes inspiration from Icelandic myths to transform the Storytelling Court. 'Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival'.
4 Oct–22 Nov, not Saturdays, Sundays 10.00am–6.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Open Here
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As part of the '500 Years of Printing in Scotland' celebrations this is a display of staff and student work and a chance to see work produced in the newly refurbished workshop.
4 Oct–12 Oct Mon–Thu 10.00am–8.00; Fri 10.00am–4.00; Sat & Sun 10.00am–2.00 Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
Robert Colquhoun, 1914-1962
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Works on paper including those by Duncan Grant, Julian Trevelyan, Robert McBryde, Humphrey Spender and Stanley Willian Hayter.
27 Sep–14 Oct Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
Ruth Claxton
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Ruth's second solo exhibition here features a group of 9 altered postcards previously on display at the Barber Institute in Birmingham.
4 Oct–19 Nov Mon–Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00am–6.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Weaving the Threads
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An exhibition of works by community members from across Lanarkshire.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
1 Oct–18 Oct Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
Alasdair Gray: Works in Print
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Art works produced by the prolific writer.
3 Oct–22 Nov, not Sundays, Mondays 10.00am–5.30 Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow
Amber Roome at Dundas Street Gallery
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Amber Roome Contemporary Art presents an exhibition of new works by Jackie Anderson & Andrew Mackenzie.
9 Nov–12 Nov Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
Annual Art Exhibition
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A chance to see and buy works by local artists.
13 Nov–16 Nov 12.00–4.30 Brodick Castle and Country Park, Isle Of Arran
Art & Craft Exhibition
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Arts and crafts from the Low Post Art Group. 'Part of Celebrate Linlithgow'.
17 Oct–18 Oct Fri 11.00am–5.00; Sat 10.00am–4.30 Low Port Centre, Linlithgow
Celebrate Linlithgow
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The third annual celebration of Linlithgow with arts events, music, theatre, workshops and markets.
17 Oct–2 Nov (Times vary) Various Venues, Linlithgow
Copy Wrong
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Meditating on the current climate of artistic collaborations between art and science, this exhibition presents four collectives based in USA: SIC Technology, Adam Zaretsky and The pFARM Collective, Paul Vanouse and The Institute for PostNatural History.
4 Oct–1 Nov Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.00; Sat 10.30am–4.00 Cooper Gallery, Dundee
Craigie Aitchison and his Contemporaries
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Works by Senior Royal Academicians including Craigie Aitchison, Elizabeth Blackadder, Robert Clatworthy, Fred Cuming, Anthony Eyton, Donald Hamilton Fraser, Albert Irvine, Allen Jones, Joe Tilson, David Tindle.
24 Oct–14 Nov Compass Gallery, Glasgow

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