The Glasgow Art Club

About

The spirits lift as you step from Bath Street into the elegantly proportioned hall with its fine wooden pannelling.

It's lunchtime. You might find yourself joining in the discussion (or argument) at the bar; or if you prefer a quiet life you could take your pre-lunch drink into the gallery and inspect the current exhibition or glance through the newspapers and magazines. Moving to  the dining-room overlooking Bath Street you might  have lunch with a friend or your guest or join others at the members' table for some sole en papillote or roast pheasant or just a plate of fish and chips. Wine is sold by the glass as well as by the bottle.The dining-room dress code is relaxed although business suits are not banned!.

If you're showing a guest round the club, don't forget the library with its notable collection of art books and venerable mahogany furniture. Our honorary librarian, Theo van Asperen, spends many hours here researching and cataloguing the club archives. His findings are reported from time to time in the club newsletter.

On the way up to the library pause on the staircase to look at the Japanese prints on the wall. They were among the gifts received by the club when it moved into these premises in the summer of 1893.

History

The Club wasfounded in 1867 amd has been in its present home since 1892. Click here for more historical information.

Restoration

Although the Club has always assiduously carried out routine maintenance on our building, the time has now come when our historic home needs thorough restoration work. Click here for more information.