Glasgow 850 - Project Ability

Join us in celebrating 850 vibrant years of Glasgow with a joyful exhibition showcasing the city’s spirit through art. This special event brings together the talented artists of Project Ability alongside a dynamic selection of creatives who responded to our open call. From bold contemporary works to heartfelt homages, each piece reflects the unique character, resilience, and charm of Glasgow. As we mark this milestone, we invite you to explore the city’s past, present, and future through the eyes of its artists—honouring a rich cultural legacy and the creativity that continues to shape it.

Representing a number of different media including painting, photography, print making, drawing, sculpture and film, this exhibition will remind you why you love Glasgow!

View the artworks in the exhibition here

Exhibiting artists,

Aisling Smith, AJ Duncan, Al Hughes, Al Strachan, Alejandra Tilve, Alisha Black, Allan Oates, Andrew McMillan, Billy Harper, Brian Skillin, Cameron Morgan, Carole Lee, Christopher Anderson, Christopher Newman, City of Glasgow College BA Design Practice Degree Program, Charlie Kerr, Olivia Munro, Nadav Dar, Lisa Jane Masters, Coco, David Bradley, Duncan Gray, Dylan Lombard, Edward Henry, Fiona Stack, Gerard Gallagher, Greg Bromley, Hannah Murray, Jack Woodlock, James Gibson, James Smith, Jenny Hunter, John Cocozza, John Duncan, Jonathan McKinstry, Joseph Sharpe, Josey-Ann Green, Judith Abubakar, Julie Boyce, Kevin LaPorte, Kirsty Macfarlane, Kirsty Reid, Laura Lovin, Laura Wade, Lucy Harrison Millar, Lydia Fung, Lynne Woods, Margaret McInnes, Marie Cocozza, Martin Sloss, Mhairi Ferguson, Mhairi Macdonald, Michael Draper, Michael McMullen, MT Clements, Nathalie Nijk, Peter Curlin, Peter Johnston, Rainbow-Creative, Rhona Millar, Richardson, Roddy Woods, Ross Agnew, Ruth Mutch, Scott Smith, Séania Strain, Shannon Turnbull, Steven Reilly, Taylor Stewart, Wei Zhang, Yahel Halevi, Yvonne Smith.

Much of the Glasgow 850 artwork is available to purchase.

The gallery will be open late on Thursday, July 3rd, from 6-8pm. On this evening we will also be screening the film, Wah Yen by Wei Zhang, in our 3rd floor Project Space.

We will also be having a closing event for the exhibition, on July 19th. Details to follow.

All welcome.