Kelvingrove Bites
Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!
About Kelvingrove Bites
Friday 15th August: Kelvingrove Bites: A case study of Sir Walter Scott - Friday 15 August 2025 is Sir Walter Scott's 254th birthday. To mark the day join Curator of Scottish History Tony Lewis as he talks about our Walter Scott-themed displays in Kelvingrove's Scottish Identity in Art gallery.
Friday 12th September: Kelvingrove Bites: Historical Tips on Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable fashion is nothing new. This Second-Hand September join our Curator of European Dress and Textiles, Rebecca Quinton, to discover some historical examples of sustainable fashion on display in Kelvingrove, from multi-use garments to recycled textiles.
Friday 10th October: Kelvingrove Bites: World Mental Health Day - Art Extraordinary
Friday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day. In this talk, which coincides with the Scottish Mental Health and Film Festival, Scottish History Curator Tony Lewis will review how the Art Extraordinary display was curated and how the collection was developed by art therapist Joyce Laing.
Free 10 min talk. No need to book. Please meet at the info desk in the main hall 5 mins before.
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