The Best Art Galleries In Glasgow
Between the prestigious Glasgow School of Art, long line of Turner Prize winners and constellation of well-established galleries, it’s fair to say that Glasgow is the resplendent star of Scotland’s art scene. Here, we profile the must-see galleries perfect for art lovers.
1. GoMA
Building, Art Gallery
2. Transmission Gallery
A trip to Transmission Gallery is an absolute must, especially during times when the soul is tired or craving creative stimulation. This artist-run affair is a proud purveyor of the avant-garde and off-kilter, with a firm nod towards out-the-box thinking. So much more than just a gallery and the city’s longest running artist-led one at that, Transmission puts its heart, mind and soul into working with artists on every part of the production process and beyond. If you want more than a pretty picture, this is it.
3. Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum
Art Gallery, Building, Museum
5. Glasgow Print Studio
Worthy of umpteen stars and bestowed with raving reviews all-round, the Glasgow Print Studio has been a local fixture and integral part of the city’s print scene since 1972. As an internationally renowned and esteemed pillar of printmaking prowess, GPS is invested in its many artists, with its two exhibition spaces, custom-built printmakers workshop, numerous teaching events and riveting exhibitions programme. Touring the gallery is like stepping far into the hinterland of each individual artist’s mind.
6. Mary Mary
Frequented by the who’s who of Glasgow, Mary Mary is anything but contrary in its appeal. In truth, this garden of contemporary art hosts works by a select few of established resident artists — their art is interspersed in galleries throughout the world. The best part? People in Glasgow get to see new works right on their doorstep. This low-key, lofty space boasts an exclusive feel and an air of ambiguity. It’s also a host venue for the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art.
7. Hunterian Museum And Art Gallery
Museum
8. Tramway
Tramway, with its curious nooks and crannies and accepting feel is a fail-safe staple when it comes to top notch art galleries. The venue is a leading international art space where arts manifests in multiple forms from visual and performance, to music, film and theatre and anything else you can imagine. In short, Tramway is a treasure chest of contemporary arts projects destined to stimulate the senses and challenge entrenched precedents. Like most of Glasgow’s galleries, attractions and museums, this beauty is free.
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