Shop item of the week features this lovely pair of birds by Scott Smith. These are two seperate drawings on two seperate squares of black mount board. Measuring a total width of 54 cm and a height of 30cm, they…Read On
Year: 2017
Artwork of the week – ‘Scotsman’ by Gerard Gallagher
‘Scotsman’ by Gerard Gallagher is our chosen artwork of the week. This colourful figure is undoubtedly a Scotsman, complete with kilt and Balmoral Bonnet. Gallagher is an artist working in our Aspire workshops, and he, along with fellow artist Edward…Read On
Meet the Volunteers – Katarzyna Konarska
“With an education in the Fine Arts and Design Academy in Poland and an interest in art therapy, I was very excited to be given the opportunity to become a volunteer with Project Ability. In 2016 I supported a gentleman…Read On
Heritage workshops at Linn Park Adventure Playground – Week 4
For the last of our heritage workshops with schools and youth groups at Linn Park Adventure Playground, children and young people explored weaving and carpet making, inspired by the Geddes Carpet Factory and Dye Works, which once stood where Holmhead Crescent…Read On
Artwork of the week – ‘Tiger Moon’ by Anji Goddard
‘Tiger Moon’ is our artwork of the week. Unframed this striking painting measures 30 x 30 cm and in its frame and mount it measures 52 x 52cm. This beautiful painting is made in acrylic on canvas paper, and can…Read On
Meet the Volunteers – Robyn Boyle
“I’ve known of Project Ability since a lecturer suggested applying to volunteer when I was discussing my plans after studying at Gray’s School of Art. I’ve been following a plan towards studying a masters in Art and Psychotherapy for over…Read On
Walking Group – Week 10: Pollok Park
What a wonderful day for a walk in the park and what a wonderful park to walk in. Pollok Park in the Southside of Glasgow is not only the biggest park in the city but one of the most beautiful…Read On
Project Ability artists visit NHS offices in Glasgow
The NHS recently bought a selection of paintings from Project Ability artists, which are now adorning the walls of their Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Yesterday, the artists were invited to visit the NHS offices in Cadogan Street to see their…Read On
On the Same Latitude – Copenhagen
In 2015, ReConnect artist Simon McAuley worked on a project with photographer Ida Arentoft, where both artists took photographs in their respective countries, Scotland and Denmark, following guidelines and time frames they had set up. This resulted in a beautiful…Read On
Cameron Morgan at the ArtHouse
Cameron Morgan will be in residence at the ArtHouse in Wakefield, from the 17th June to the 1st July. He will be working in the print studio with local print maker Richard Marsden for three days each week. The outcome of the…Read On
