Visual art, free events, "Aberdeen"

Annual showcase of the work of final year degree students.

A retrospective of the work of Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935), the eldest of the artists known as the Scottish Colourists (the others being FCB Cadell, JD Fergusson and GL Hunter). Peploe studied in Edinburgh and two years in Paris introduced him to new developments in French painting. This exhibition consists of nearly…

In Wonderlands, Aberdeen-based artist Johanna Basford shows new works which transform her intricate, signature-style ink drawings to a much larger scale.

Images inspired by the sea.

An exhibition of sketches, watercolours and lithographs by the 19th century English artist, Sir George Clausen RA.

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.

An exhibition of photographs showing the visit of King Edward and Queen Alexandra to Aberdeen in 1906.

Photography focusing on the River Don area of Aberdeen.

Photo and video work that examines the impact of the oil industry on those who work in it and their families.

A panel of artists, researchers and government policy makers explore the philosophical and critical questions that surround creative work, and the various viewpoints that influence it. Presented by CCA Creative Lab Residency and Centre for Modern Thought, Aberdeen.

A series of events, talks and performances looking at the life of the River Don in Aberdeen.

George Jamesone (c 1690–1644) was the first great native portrait painter in Scotland, master of a rich, colourful and intricate style and so successful that he had two houses, one in his native Aberdeen and one in Edinburgh, so that he could take commissions from people all over the country.

Etchings and engravings by the former head of Gray's School of Art.

Contemporary paintings of urban and rural landscapes including Weston-super-Mare and the artist's native Aberdeen.

Sound installation exploring the handmade sheds that pigeon fanciers construct for their birds.

A look at the influence of the Far East on collectors over the last 200 years, highlighting some of the Oriental treasures in Aberdeen Art Gallery's own collection.

Martin R Nelson presents his mathematically inspired works which lie somewhere between printmaking and sculpture. The exhibition is organised by Grampian Hospitals Art Trust with all funds raised going towards their work.

Drawings and prints documenting the construction of the North Sea's first deep water wind farm.

An exhibition to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the wreck of the whaling boat Oscar near Aberdeen in 1813, looking at the circumstances of the accident and at other wrecks around the North East coast of Scotland.