Blanco
7 September-5 October. Entry free. Patricia Fleming Gallery, Oxford House, 4 Oxford Lane, Glasgow, G5 9ER.
Blanco is a solo exhibition of new work taking its title from white marble dust used in the making of gesso (the foundation for painting). Artist Jo McGonical brings painting into dialogue with landscape through her attention to deep material histories as her gesso is painted directly onto the walls of the gallery.
Opposition and Fellowship
7 September-3 October. Entry free. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ.
Taking nature as her starting point, artist Paolozzi Cain presents a series of work that speaks to the invisible process of reconciling opposites. With nature as her starting point, Cain used intuitive processes of drawing, painting and modelling to help visualise the interdependence that exists between the external world and the internal mind.
Dream Destinations
7 September-28 December. Entry from £5. Scottish Maritime Museum, 12 Castle Terrace, Dumbarton, G82 1QS.
Celebrating the rise of Scotland’s seaside resorts, this exhibition charts the growing popularity of sailing down the Clyde to Helensburgh, Gourock, Largs, Saltcoats, Ayr, Millport, Dunoon and Rothesay back in the 1900s for the day or a staycation. The exhibition also delves into the rivalry between railway and steamship companies as they first worked together then competed for tourist income.
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
14 September-1 June 2025. Entry free. City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE.
Printmaking is one of the most richly diverse areas of the visual arts and for centuries artists have employed different printmaking techniques and processes to create a variety of effects. Inked Up celebrates the versatility of this artform, showcasing both historic and contemporary prints with examples of relief printing, intaglio printing, lithography and screenprinting.
The Grain
14 September-4 October. Entry free. Upright Gallery, 3 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP.
Artist Richard Goldworthy’s creative approach is a delicate balancing act between his own artistic input and allowing materials to find their own visual expression. He celebrates the inherent beauty of the natural world and often uses green wood which he manipulates to produce striking contrasts that expose and highlight natural features contained within.
The Fourth Wall
14 September-6 October. Entry free. Strange Field, 105 French Street, Glasgow, G40 4EH.
Artist Philip Ewe launches his solo exhibition The Fourth Wall, this month. Ewe’s work spans performance, installation, sculpture and film and examines the performativity of gestures and the absurdity that lurks within these interactions. There’s miniature models, filmed falls and gesticulated movements that communicate a sense of impermanence, self and place.
A Glasgow Collective
7 September-5 October. Entry free. The Glasgow Gallery, 182 Bath Street, G2 4HG.
The Glasgow Collective exhibition celebrates Glasgow-based and born artists Alan Wilson, Connie Liebschner, David Marshall, Jane Roy, Lynn Howart, Nichol Wheatley and Scott Macdonald. Head along to find a broad range of work in an array of medium and sizing featuring familiar settings from across Glasgow.
glasgowgallery.co.uk/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/a-glasgow-collective/
Grayby
7-15 September. Entry free. Leith Makers, 105 Leith Walk, Leith, EH6 8NP.
This exhibition at Leith Makers is a mixed media exploration of childhood trauma and grief using film collages and original music. There’s paintings, collages, poetry and a short film with original music all of which explore grief, childhood and healing.
HOME: A Residents’ Showcase
10-20 September. Entry free. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, EH6 8RG.
Don’t miss this exciting new celebration from artists and makers who view Out of the Blue Drill Hall as their home from home. Offering a glimpse into what happens behind the studio doors, discover paintings, prints, graphic design, photography, jewellery and loads more.
outoftheblue.org.uk/home-a-residents-showcase/
Dalkeith Photo
13-14 September. Entry from £3. Dalkeith Country Park, EH22 2NA.
For its inaugural month of photography at Dalkeith Palace, there will be four exciting exhibitions all within the Palace. The event starts with a symposium featuring expert speakers who celebrate and explore the art of photography through engaging presentations and conversations. There’s also expert-led practical photography workshops for seasoned pros or total beginners; everyone can learn something new.
dalkeithcountrypark.co.uk/event/dalkeithphoto/
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