Feathered Friends is Project Ability’s annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in our supported studio, and beyond. This year’s theme takes flight with a vibrant exploration of birds, creatures that have long captured the human imagination with their beauty, symbolism, and freedom. Featuring over 60 artworks, the exhibition brings together painting, drawing, print, photography, sculpture and mixed media, each piece offering a fresh and personal interpretation of our feathered companions.
The majority of the works on show have been created by artists who work year-round in our Glasgow studio, supported by Project Ability’s inclusive arts programme. We have three strands to our studio programme; Aspire, for adults with learning disabilities, ReConnect for artists with lived experience of mental ill health, and Create, our studio programme for young people with learning disabilities and/or complex support needs. Their voices are central to this joyful and thoughtful collection.
This year we also opened the call to artists from across the country, and beyond, inviting anyone, anywhere to submit bird themed artwork for consideration. An independent panel of four external jurors was tasked with selecting the final pieces, resulting in a diverse and inspiring exhibition that celebrates inclusion, creativity, and community. All works are for sale, with proceeds supporting the artists and the continued work of Project Ability. Feathered Friends is not only a showcase of artistic talent, it’s a chance to support something meaningful this festive season.
View the artworks in this online gallery,
The Ostrich by Ryan Jago, Feathered Friends, 40 x 70cm
Owl by Duncan Gray, Feathered Friends, 64 x 45cm
Swan by Struan Robb, Feathered Friends, 39 x 31cm
Yellow Breasted Bird by Scott Smith, Feathered Friends, 20 x 26cm
Hedwig by Christopher Newman, Feathered Friends, 70 x 50cm
Swan by Tommy Mason, Feathered Friends, 29 x 22cm
The Linnet by Taylor Mathews, Feathered Friends, 21 x 20cm
Two Puffins by Dylan Mackenzie, Feathered Friends, 21 x 29cm
Prunella by Valerie Cannon, Feathered Friends, 50 x 40cm
Starlings and Hoopoes by Marcus Maguire, Feathered Friends, each sized about 15 x 8cm
Tou'Can Do It! by Emma Booth, Feathered Friends, 66 x 49cm
Two Birds Cosy Together in Their Nest by TouchBase Ayrshire artists(Sense Scotland), Feathered Friends, 40x26x26cm
Waterfowl in the rainby Adnan Mohammed, Feathered Friends, 50 x 72cm
Starry Night Bird by Amie McSherry, Feathered Friends, 21 x 29cm
Puffins by Roddy Woods, Feathered Friends, 15 x 19cm
The Evil Eye by Cameron Morgan, Feathered Friends, 70 x 50cm
Three birds in a nest by Tommy Mason, Feathered Friends, 28 x 28cm
Time travelling lava penguin by Robert Thomas James Mill, Feathered Friends, 60 x 42cm
Chough by Anne Brodie, Feathered Friends, 43 x 60cm
Swans by Lucy Harrison Millen, Feathered Friends, 26 x 67cm
Rainbow Lapwing by James Gibson, Feathered Friends, 64 x 45cm
Robin Birds by Jacqui Smyth, Feathered Friends, 40 x 40cm
Robin by Dylan Mackenzie, Feathered Friends, 21 x 29cm
Pigeon by Greg Coultas, Feathered Friends, 50 x 40cm
Two Geese by Neil Barton, Feathered Friends, 50 x 35cm
Whimble by Gerard Gallagher, Feathered Friends, 15x14cm
Peregrine Falcons by Tommy Kemp, Feathered Friends, 45 x 64cm
Puffins by Paul Stokesley, Feathered Friends, 63 x 45cm
Palestinian Sunbird by Matson Lawrence, Feathered Friends, 28 x 37cm
London Swan in the Summer by Andrew McMillan, Feathered Friends, 80 x 80cm
Love birds by Doreen Kay, Feathered Friends, 50 x 40cm
Mocking Bird by Mhairi Ferguson, Feathered Friends, 80 x 100cm
Toucan by Mhairi Macdonald, Feathered Friends, 11 x 35cm
Moroccan Bird by Alan Dott, Feathered Friends, 42 x 59cm
My Book of Birds by Ross Agnew, Feathered Friends, 35 x 30cm
Ian the Parrot by Ross Agnew, Feathered Friends, 60 x 50cm
House Martin in Flight by Greg Coultas, Feathered Friends, 45 x 70cm
High Heeled Hen by Lucy Harrisson, Feathered Friends, 32 x 42cm
Gazing upon the lord by Olanrewaju Atanda, Feathered Friends, 23 x 30cm -
Eagle by Judith Abubakar, Feathered Friends, 20 x 21 x 15cm
EGG! by Bracken Holroyd, Feathered Friends, 15 x 12 x 15cm
Flamigo by Jamie Smith, Feathered Friends, 64 x 45cm
Flamingo by Andrew Boyle, Feathered Friends, 15 x 20cm
Foraged Feathers by Lisa Georgiandes, Feathered Friends, cyanotype print - 29 x 21cm
Different Birds by Jamie Smith, Feathered Friends, 70 x 60cm
Cocatiel by Kevin LaPorte, Feathered Friends, 42 x 60cm
Budgie by Pauline Jackson, Feathered Friends, 50 x 40cm
Bowl of Birds by Laura Eskdale, Feathered Friends, 28 x 17 x 3cm
Blue Footed Booby by Mhairi Macdonald, Feathered Friends, 41 x 30cm
Blue Jay by Struan Robb, Feathered Friends, 50 x 70cm
Blue Stork, big bill by Steven Reilly, Feathered Friends, 25 x 22cm
Blue Tit by John McNaught, Feathered Friends, 13 x 13cm
Book of colourful birds by Roddy Woods, Feathered Friends17 x 12cm x 1.5cm when folded
Blue Bird by Amy Mclean, Feathered Friends, 30 x 23cm
Blackbird and Baby Bird by William Richardson, Feathered Friends, 15 x 12 x 10cm
Black Bird by Scott Smith, Feathered Friends, 30 x 26cm
Birds on a wire by Roddy Woods, Feathered Friends, 18 x 50cm
Birds Catching and Flying by Adnan Mohammed, Feathered Friends, 62 x 46cm -
Between Wings and Roots by Anne Wiziack, Feathered Friends, 85 x 70cm
Bird by Cameron Jackson, Feathered Friends, 30 x 41cm
Bird by Rehan Yousuf, Feathered Friends, 40 x 60cm
Bird Egg by Sandra Ormiston, Feathered Friends, 35 x 50cm
Birdman by David Bradley, Feathered Friends, 57 x 32cm
Barn Owl by Paul Stokesley, Feathered Friends, 63 x 45cm
3 Brooches - The Gardner’s Friend at Christmas - by Laura Lovin
Brooch- The Gardner’s Friend at Christmas large
Brooch- The Gardner’s Friend at Christmas -medium
Alone by Caleb Claire, Feathered Friends, 20 x 16cm
3 hanging birds by Mhairi Macdonald, Feathered Friends, 14 x 19cm each
Yellow Breasted Bird by Scott Smith, Feathered Friends, 20 x 26cm
Whimble by Gerard Gallagher, Feathered Friends, 15x14cm
Toucan by Mhairi Macdonald, Feathered Friends, 11 x 35cm
Two Birds Cosy Together in Their Nest by TouchBase Ayrshire artists(Sense Scotland), Feathered Friends, 40x26x26cm
Two Geese by Neil Barton, Feathered Friends, 50 x 35cm
Two Puffins by Dylan Mackenzie, Feathered Friends, 21 x 29cm
Waterfowl in the rainby Adnan Mohammed, Feathered Friends, 50 x 72cm
Tou'Can Do It! by Emma Booth, Feathered Friends, 66 x 49cm
Time travelling lava penguin by Robert Thomas James Mill, Feathered Friends, 60 x 42cm
Three birds in a nest by Tommy Mason, Feathered Friends, 28 x 28cm
The Ostrich by Ryan Jago, Feathered Friends, 40 x 70cm
The Linnet by Taylor Mathews, Feathered Friends, 21 x 20cm
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We’ve teamed up with the RSPB to help highlight the great work they do for birds! They will set up an information area in our shop during the exhibition for anyone wanting to learn a bit more about our feathered friends. They’ve also generously donated some merchandise which we will be giving away at the reception!
All works are available for sale, with proceeds going directly to support the artists and the ongoing work of Project Ability. Feathered Friends is not only a celebration of artistic talent—it’s an opportunity to give meaningful support this festive season.
