A few Project Ability artists have been volunteering as gallery invigilators, which allows them to make their own work (they have been given a sketchbook each) while greeting visitors or processing sales. Let's meet the gallery invigilators!
Steven Reilly
How long have you volunteered as a gallery invigilator?
One year.
What are your duties?
My duties are making sure that no one steals anything, and to answer people's questions.
What has been your favourite exhibition?
The one with the spider web! (Young Talent)
(Read more about Steven and his work here)
Edward Henry
How long have you volunteered as a gallery invigilator?
One year.
What are your duties?
Looking after the gallery and shop.
What was your favourite exhibition?
All of them.
(Read more about Edward and his work here)
Mhairi and Mary-Anne Macdonald
How long have you volunteered as a gallery invigilator?
Six months.
What are your duties?
To talk to people who come in and to sell stuff.
What has been your favourite exhibition?
Mary-Anne: The one with the black stuff (Residency exhibition)
Mhairi: The one with the cat (Young Talent), the pottery (George Stevenson Solo Showcase), the black stuff (Residency exhibition)
Tommy Mason
How long have you volunteered as a gallery invigilator?
One year.
What are your duties?
Say 'Hello' to people coming in and keep the gallery safe. I like having the time to do my drawings.
What has been your favourite exhibition?
I liked them all! My favourites are the ones with colourful work.
(Read more about Tommy and his work here)
Christine Sands
How long have you volunteered as a gallery invigilator?
Six months.
What are your duties?
To meet and greet the public and answer relevant questions. To promote and take note of any sales from the gallery shop and to lead people to safety if required.
What has been your favourite exhibitions?
Young Talent.
Thanks a lot to all our gallery volunteers!
