Xmas Show

Every holiday season we like to end the year with a bang by having a big group exhibition for which everyone at the Project Ability studios is invited to submit work. It is a fantastic opportunity for our artists to see their work exhibited amongst their peers, and to share their creativity with our visitors.

Our 2024 Xmas Show will feature artworks from participants at all three studios at Project Ability. This year’s theme is music and musicals, with a range of artworks highlighting the musical interests of the artists.

This annual fundraising exhibition is a great chance to stock up on gifts for the holidays, and get inspired. With most artworks for sale, this Project Ability exhibition is a great place to kick off your holiday season.

The artworks can be purchased, reserved and picked up once the exhibition closes just in time for Christmas with the music lovers in your life!

View all of the artworks in the Xmas show in our online shop!

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers and some larger paintings of bands and portraits of musicians. There are benches in the centre of the space.

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers and one larger portrait of Phil Collins in bold black pen on a yellow background. On the right side you can see a large painting of a rock concert from the side.

A photograph of the exhibition showing a large square painting of a cow on a vivid azure sky and emerald green grass. Alongside four smaller framed works including a pencil drawing of Noddy Holder, and a watercolour and ink depiction of a chaffinch on a branch

A photograph of the exhibition showing a painting of a cow, portraits of musicians in different media and a large painting of a rock band concert

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers and some larger paintings of bands, portraits of musicians and music inspired artworks. There are benches in the centre of the space.

A photograph of the exhibition showing paintings of different sizes and subjects including the beatles on a zebra crossing and dorothy on the yellow brick road and a drawing of a casette tape amongst other works.

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers, a shelf with a ceramic keyboard on it and two larger pieces which combine expressive colourful painting with printmaking the words "music" and "singing" onto bright orange and yellow.

A photograph of the exhibition showing portraits of musicians in a variety of styles. There are drawings and prints as well as paintings using strong blocks of colour and one using electric blue pencils on a black background to depict a singer.

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers and some larger multicoloured paintings at the far end.

A photograph of the exhibition showing a large painting of a rock concert, a row of paintings inspired by record covers and row of small paintings made up of delicate multicoloured marks.

A photograph of the exhibition showing rows of paintings inspired by record covers and one larger portrait of Elton John painted in teal, red and white colours.

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Exhibiting artists,

Adnan Mohammed, Alisha Black, Alison Mackenzie, Allan Oattes, Andrew McMillan, Brian S Skillin, Cameron Jackson, Cameron Morgan, Carole Lee, Christopher Muir, Christopher Newman, Danielle Gilligan, David Bonner, Doreen Kay, Duncan Gray, Edward Henry, Fiona Donald, Gary Turner, Gerard Gallagher, Jacqui Smyth, James Gibson, James Smith, John Cocozza, John McNaught, Jonathan Barr, Jonathan McKinstry, Judith Abubakar, Kyle Morrison, Laura Eskdale, Leia Fairfield, Marcus Macguire, Margaret Jackson, Martha Bose, Martin Sloss, Mhairi Ferguson, Mhairi Macdonald, Michael McMullen, MT Clements, Naomi Rimmer, Neil Barton, Obi Oguguo, Paul Stokesley, Pauline Jackson, Peter Christie, Rehan Yousuf, Roddy Woods, Ronnie Stokesley, Ruth Mutch, Sean Murphy, Simon McAuley, Steven Reilly, Stuart Low, Taylor Matthews, Tommy Kemp, Tommy Mason

Visit

11-5, Wednesday – Saturday

Trongate 103, 1st Floor

Free entry / wheelchair accessible toilet and lift to first floor gallery