Past Events & Exhibitions

June 2nd “Mother Glasgow” – Works by Gerard M Burns Preview

May 23, 2026

Artist, Members and Friends Preview Tuesday 2nd June 6pm-9pm Exhibition open for public view 10am to 5pm 3rd June -4th July with access restrictions ad advised here.  

3rd June to 4th July – Gerard Burns – Mother Glasgow

January 29, 2026

Not to be missed, Club member Gerard Burns stages ‘Mother Glasgow’ in the Club’s Mackintosh Gallery,   a celebration of multiculturism via 15 portraits depicting woman from around the world who have chosen to make Glasgow their home augmented by further works by the artist: Open for public view Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm…

4th June to 4th July – FBG Towards Abstraction

January 29, 2026

Utilising the Club’s Walton Gallery, Club member Frank Gallacher demonstrates his mastery of abstraction.  A spectacle of colour, contrast and fluid composition. Open for public view Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm subject to the following access restrictions: Friday 5th and Saturday 6th June – no public access Tuesday 9th June – no public access…

Wed 17th June – Lachlan Goudie – The Secrets of Painting – 6pm for 6:30pm

January 29, 2026

Painter, writer and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie returns to the Glasgow Art Club to present an overview of his latest book** – ‘The Secrets of Painting – the Hidden Art of the Masterpiece from Prehistory to Today‘ To answer the question as to ‘how do you paint a masterpiece?’  Lachlan explores how twenty of the greatest…

Italian Themed Evening 11th June

April 4, 2026

The redoubtable Liam Dunn will return to the Glasgow Art Club on 11th June to present an Italian themed evening of wine and food. Seven Italian wines- three red, three white, and a sparkling- will be served, commplimented by an Italian style buffet. The event will begin at 7pm £20 for GAC members//£25 for non…

Artist Demonstrations

April 2, 2026

        As part of the Paisley Art Institute’s Annual Exhibition 2026, the following artists will be giving demonstrations. These are free to attend, and all begin at 11am in the Gallery   Tuesday 28th April Neil McDonald Thursday 30th April Denise Findlay Tuesday 5th May Lynn Howarth Wednesday 6 May Paul Kennedy Wednesday…

Saturday 14th February – Valen-Tango

January 29, 2026

Step into Buenos Aires on Bath Street this Valentine’s day Looking for a special way to spend your Valentine’s day? Look no further. Garúa Tango Club in collaboration with Glasgow Tango presents a very special evening of Argentinian dance and music for Valentine’s day. Bring your partner down to the Glasgow Art Club for a…

Saturday 14th February – To Paris with Love

January 27, 2026

A Valentine’s Lunchtime Jazz Concert featuring: Alan Mackenzie & Christine Bovill Jazz vocalist Alan McKenzie accompanied by Andy Alston on piano is joined by the amazing Christine Bovill on vocals, with the timeless songs of love and longing associated with the City of Light. Their performances are inspired by Paris, featuring songs by George Gershwin,…

12th & 13th December Christmas Fair

December 8, 2025

Original art and beautiful handcrafted gifts Whether you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift or simply want to treat yourself The Club’s food menu will be available, and the bar will be open, so grab a glass of mulled wine and browse away! Friday 12th December 1pm-7pm Saturday 13th December 11am-5pm Glasgow Art Club Members…

Westbourne Music Season 25/26

September 6, 2025

Westbourne Music Concerts Season 25/26 Westbourne Music is proud to present a series of lunchtime concerts featuring both emerging and established chamber ensembles and soloists. These performances take place in the stunning Mackintosh Gallery, a space designed and decorated by the renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. More than just an exhibition venue, the Gallery is…

23rd Oct to 22nd Nov – The Bigger Picture

October 6, 2025

The Club is very pleased to have been able to collaborate with WASPS Studios to stage an exhibition featuring work produced by artists who are their tenants  in the West of Scotland.  The exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of mainly contemporary work produced by twenty two different artists and is also supported by art…

28th Nov to 7th Feb – ‘Holiday’ – Members Winter Exhibition

November 14, 2025

For their members winter exhibition, the Club’s Exhibiting Artist members have been invited to submit work reflecting or inspired by the experience of time as holiday.  Use the delight of holiday to lift those winter blues. Come and view their interpretation. Open to all 11am to 5pm Monday to Saturday excluding: Friday 5th December Saturday…

19th Sep to 18th Oct – Latitude 56, Past, Present & Future

September 6, 2025

For their members autumn exhibition, the Club’s Exhibiting Artist members have been invited to submit work relating to, inspired by or reflecting the latitude at which the City of Glasgow sits.  Either in abstract form or cultural, physical, social or environmental representational form. Come and view their interpretation. Open to all 11am to 5pm Monday…

Quint-Essential Art – 15th August to 12th September

July 21, 2025

An interesting and eclectic exhibition staged by five members of the Glasgow Art Club. Public Access 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday from Friday 15th August to Friday 12th September 11am to 5pm Saturday 23rd August & Saturday 6th September 11am to 6pm Thursday 21st August Each of the participating artists will be on hand…

25th April to 23rd May – 137th Paisley Art Institute Annual Exhibition

January 29, 2026

This year the Paisley Art Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary with the 137th staging of its annual exhibition, once again at the Glasgow Art Club utilising the full extent of the Club’s available gallery space. Artist submission: 27th – 28th March Corporate Preview: Thursday 23rd April Artists and Invited Guest preview: Friday 24th April Open…