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CONFERENCE: SCOTTISH ART AND THE ACADEMY, SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR ART HISTORY & ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY
The programme for the Scottish Art & the Academy conference organised by the Scottish Society for Art History in partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy is now LIVE! With an absolutely packed programme of talks over two days (5th - 6th Feb 2026) in Edinburgh, this is one not to miss! Several of the speakers will be discussing their research on Scottish women artists and their relationship and contributions to the history of the RSA. To book your tickets follow this link
Dec 1, 20251 min read


EXHIBITION: UNMASKED: EXPLORING SCOTTISH PORTRAITURE | CITY ART CENTRE, EDINBURGH
A new exhibition at Edinburgh's City Art Centre showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from its Scottish art collection. The work of more than 30 different artists will feature in the exhibition, and once again women feature prominently, including Victoria Crowe, Pat Douthwaite, Joan Eardley, Dorothy Johnstone and Maud Sulter. The exhibition opens on 13 September 2025 and closes on 31 May 2026, and admission is free. Image: Curator Helen Scott, with
Sep 12, 20251 min read


CALL FOR PAPERS | RSA 200
The Scottish Society for Art History is delighted to launch the Call for Papers for their two-day Conference 2026 in partnership with the...
Aug 25, 20252 min read


EXHIBITION: OUT OF CHAOS | POST-WAR SCOTTISH ART, 1945-2000 | CITY ART CENTRE, EDINBURGH
Opening this summer, the City Art Centre presents Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945 – 2000 , a compelling new exhibition that charts the story of Scottish art in the tumultuous years following the Second World War. Featuring over 60 works—paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and photographs—the exhibition draws exclusively from the City Art Centre’s acclaimed collection of Scottish art. The exhibition brings together work from some of the most significant artists o
May 16, 20251 min read


EXHIBITION: 'BET LOW: AN ISLAND ON YOUR DOORSTEP' @ GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART + PIER ARTS CENTRE, ORKNEY
Last year marked the centenary of the birth of Bet Low and is being celebrated with an exhibition that will reflect on her working life,...
Jan 11, 20251 min read


CONFERENCE: 'ART & TEXT': SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR ART HISTORY + NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
The programme for Art and Text conference organised by the Scottish Society for Art History in partnership with the National Library for...
Nov 28, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION: 'NELL BAXTER & DUNDEE'S CELTIC REVIVAL' @ LAMB GALLERY, UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
A fantastic, free exhibition celebrating Dundee-born artist and designer Nell Baxter (later Helen Kippen), opens today at the Lamb...
Nov 9, 20241 min read


PUBLICATIONS: WILHELMINA BARNS-GRAHAM: THE GLACIERS
To mark the publication of TWO new books on Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, the Wilhelmina Barns Graham Trust are celebrating with a talk by...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


TALK: 'SCOTTISH WOMEN ETCHERS AT THE HUNTERIAN' BY JENNY MACLEOD
Join Jenny MacLeod, SWARN member and doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow as she explores the often-overlooked contributions...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


TALK: 'CONVERSATIONS WITH JOAN' @ EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART
Join artist Kate Downie RSA for a talk at the FEUVA annual Memorial Lecture with a focus on her current exhibition at the Glasgow...
Oct 31, 20241 min read


SYMPOSIUM: 'J. D. FERGUSSON AT 150' @ PERTH MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Duncan Fergusson (1874-1961) and the opening of the permanent exhibition Fergus and...
Oct 16, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION: 'CONVERSATIONS WITH JOAN' @ GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY
This week sees the opening of a fabulous new exhibition at Glasgow Women's Library, 'Conversation with Joan'. This solo exhibition brings...
Sep 11, 20241 min read


EVENTS | 'SCOTTISH WOMEN COLLECTORS: SHARING STORIES', OBAN
Tickets are now available for the anticipated Scottish Women Collectors: Sharing Stories to be held Saturday 7th September at the...
Aug 21, 20242 min read


EVENTS | 'ALLAN RAMSAYS ESTEEMED AND ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN' @ THE GEORGIAN HOUSE, EDINBURGH
Join Art Curator for the Hunterian Anne Dulau Beveridge on the 11th September at 6.30pm for what promises to be a very interesting talk...
Aug 21, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION | 'PRYDIE: LIFE & WORK OF MABEL PRYDE NICHOLSON' @ THE GRANGE GALLERY
The first exhibition of Edinburgh born artist, Mabel Pryde Nicholson (1871-1918) will be going on display this week at The Grange Gallery...
Jul 19, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION | 'BARBARA RAE: TIMES AND PLACES' @ THE MACLAURIN ART GALLERY
This summer has been characterised by dull and grey however this exhibition of Barbara Rae's works at the Maclaurin Gallery is sure to...
Jun 21, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION | 'SCOTTISH WOMEN ARTISTS: 250 YEARS OF CHALLENGING PERCEPTION" @ F. E. MCWILLIAM GALLERY
We were delighted to hear that the excellent exhibition from the Fleming Collection Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging...
Jun 8, 20241 min read


CALL FOR PAPERS | 'SCOTTISH WOMEN COLLECTORS: SHARING STORIES', OBAN
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are excited to announce plans for an upcoming event on Scottish Women Collectors, which will be...
Apr 26, 20242 min read


EVENTS | 'BET LOW (1924-2007) ART & LIFE'
Join Curator Hildegarde Berwick for what promises to be a fascinating evening as she shares her research on Bet Low. City Streets,...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION | 'MILLIE FROOD: STRANGE HORIZONS' @ NORTH LANARKSHIRE HERITAGE CENTRE
Opening today at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an exhibition on the work of Motherwell-born artist Millie Frood (1900-1988). This...
Feb 3, 20241 min read


EVENTS | 'SCOTTISH WOMEN ARTISTS AT THE FLEMING COLLECTION'
This Friday, join the Director of the Fleming Collection James Knox as he gives insights into their unique acquisition programme,...
Jan 17, 20241 min read


EXHIBITION | 'EARLY EARDLEY: SELECTED WORKS 1940-1950' @ GSA
Opening today at the Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building is a new exhibition of Joan Eardley's early work. Focussing on the period...
Nov 10, 20231 min read


EXHIBITION | 'A JOURNEY SHARED' ELIZABETH BLACKADDER & JOHN HOUSTON @ RSA
A major exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh intends to celebrate the shared journey of two of the most prominent...
Jul 28, 20231 min read


EXHIBITION | 'SCOTTISH WOMEN ARTISTS: 250 YEARS OF CHALLENGING PERCEPTION" @ DOVECOT, EDINBURGH
This summer has been filled to the brim with a fantastic range of exhibitions featuring Scottish women artists, and today we have another...
Jul 28, 20231 min read
