Beautiful Materials gallery has closed its doors in The Avenues Shopping Centre in Newton Mearns for the last time, but not before our group went for a visit to see the final exhibitions. The gallery was open in this location for around…Read On
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Free Embroidery Workshops
Project Ability invites you to take part in a free beginner-friendly embroidery workshop inspired by the work of artist James Gladwell. Running alongside James’ Glasgow International solo exhibition at Project Ability, these relaxed workshops offer a chance to slow down,…Read On
Glasgow International, James Gladwell
For Glasgow International 2026, Project Ability presents James Gladwell’s cross-stitched embroideries, which vary in scale and feature intricate, colourful images drawn from James’s life and experiences. A selection of the artists’ drawings on paper will also be on display. Born…Read On
Star Man – Tony’s life in colour
Join us in celebrating the life of Tony Murray, a talented artist who had a studio with Project Ability, in our ReConnect workshop. Tony’s family and friends have curated this exhibition to remember him as an artist, and to honour…Read On
Kiltwalk 2026 roundup!
A few weekends ago a team of Project Ability community members and artists took on the Kiltwalk in the Glasgow sunshine! So far, together, the walkers have raised an amazing £2,638.52, and donations are still coming in! Every single donation…Read On
Walking group visit Modern Institute and Project Ability Gallery
The Modern Institute Our visits to The Modern Institute galleries are always interesting. Before each visit we request a member of staff to give us a short introduction to the works on show as this can be really helpful. Contemporary…Read On
Project Ability x Counterflows: Looking Back on a Brilliant Collaboration
Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Counterflows on a collaboration that brought together artists, musicians and audiences. Counterflows is Scotland’s longest-running annual festival dedicated to experimental and marginal music. Based in Glasgow, it serves as a…Read On
Together / Apart
Together | Apart Together | Apart is a mixed media exhibition by members of Neuk Collective, presented at Project Ability in Glasgow. The exhibition brings together work by neurodivergent artists from across Scotland. It explores experiences of separation and connection – and the…Read On
From Then to Now: Sustainability at Project Ability
A Timeline of Change Since the beginning, Project Ability, like many arts organisations, have been recycling materials and keeping waste to a minimum. It is inherent in the artist to be mindful of their impact on the natural world and…Read On
Walking Group visit National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One and Modern Two
During the break to workshop time, our walking group usually has one or two trips a bit further afield. This will often include a visit to Edinburgh and a choice of some of the many places to visit there. We…Read On
