The Dick Institute in Kilmarnock might not be the first place you would expect to see paintings by artist Gerhard Richter, but there is currently an exhibition of his work in this fine historic building. It was also the location…Read On
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Art Trail by Rail
This unique art exhibition, by artists with a lived experience of mental health problems, takes place on platforms of selected train stations between Paisley and Port Glasgow. Ten portraits from the 2010 exhibition “a thousand ships” have been selected for…Read On
Fundraising update!
A huge thank you to our friends and supporters who have now contributed over £2200 to our 30th birthday appeal. Our target is £10000. We have lots of fundraising events coming up over the next few months and you can…Read On
Christmas Fundraiser announced!
We are delighted to announce the latest in our 30th birthday celebratory events: our Christmas fundraising auction! There has been a lot of discussion lately about Outsider Art and what it means to be an Outsider Artist. This unique event aims…Read On
Shop Item of the Week – ‘Here Comes Santa’ Christmas Card
For this week’s Shop Item of the Week, we have one of a trio of beautifully festive Christmas cards, designed right here in our workshops. ‘Here Comes Santa’, taken from a superb painting by Aspire artist Jonathan McKinstry, is sure to…Read On
Lea Cummings Exhibition ‘Portals’ at Six Foot Gallery
Artist Lea Cummings’ new exhibition ‘Portals‘ is now open at the Six Foot Gallery. Lea has just finished exhibiting his work at the Southbank Centre in London, so it’s a great opportunity to see his superb work in person, right…Read On
Simon McAuley – Artist Talk at Gartnavel Royal Hospital
ReConnect artist Simon McAuley, is currently making final preparations for his artist talk due to take place on Thursday 9th October from 12-2pm in the Summer House at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. Organised by ‘Art in the Gart’, as part of…Read On
Christmas cards
It’s that time of year again! We have selected three wonderful designs by three brilliant artists: ‘Penguins‘ by Create artist Ross Agnew, ‘Here Comes Santa‘ by Aspire artist Jonathan McKinstry, and ‘Robin’ by ReConnect artist Malcome McIntyre. Each design is…Read On
Paths for All funds the Project Ability Walking Group!
Brilliant news! Funding from Paths for All will see our walking group continue, strengthen and support more people to enjoy the health benefits of walking. Project Ability was awarded £4,450 of funding from Paths for All to help promote photography walks…Read On
Walking Group special outing – barge trip on the canal
The walking group had lovely treat last week as Glasgow Sculpture Studios had invited us for a barge trip along the canal. The weather was glorious and we had a lovely relaxing trip, watching the world go by. The next…Read On
