Art Galleries & Exhibitions

Art Galleries & Exhibitions

You’ve probably heard of the Glasgow Miracle. Glasgow-based artists have been at the forefront of contemporary art in the UK for the last couple of decades, and the Turner Prize has been dominated in recent years by artists who trained or work in the city. Part of this success is down to the wealth of galleries and exhibition spaces in Glasgow.

Since 2005, Glasgow International, the city’s world-renowned festival of contemporary art, has taken place biennially in April, taking over venues throughout Glasgow.

One of the jewels of Glasgow’s art galleries is the The Burrell Collection, which includes ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman pieces, and well as paintings from some of the European masters like Rodin, Degas and Cézanne.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, famous for its eclectic collection of works by the likes of Dalí and Manet jumbled in with wizened pharaoh and dinosaur skeletons, is the UK’s most visited gallery outside of London. The city’s oldest gallery, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, also contains some treats.

For modern and contemporary art, The Gallery of Modern Art is home to a world-class permanent collection of both Scottish and international modern art, as well as a regularly changing exhibiting programme. Glasgow’s Contemporary Centre for Arts (CCA) and Tramway also offers a dynamic programme of contemporary performance and art.

Transmission Gallery, formed by graduates of Glasgow School of Art, offer exhibition space and opportunities for young artists, and is a key host venue for the annual Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. Other key hubs for the Glasgow art community are Street Level Photoworks and The Modern Institute.

We’ve curated the best guide to Glasgow art exhibition and gallery listings, including permanent exhibits, pop-up events and including both Scottish artists and international talent. If you’re organising an event or spot any information which needs listing or updating, let us know by contacting events@theskinny.co.uk with the event and venue details.