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Glasgow 850 Exhibition

Join Project Ability in celebrating 850 vibrant years of Glasgow with a joyful exhibition showcasing the city's spirit through art!

Glasgow 850 Exhibition

About Glasgow 850 Exhibition

This special event brings together the talented artists of Project Ability alongside a dynamic selection of creatives who responded to our open call. From bold contemporary works to heartfelt homages, each piece reflects the unique character, resilience, and charm of Glasgow. As we mark this milestone, we invite you to explore the city’s past, present, and future through the eyes of its artists—honouring a rich cultural legacy and the creativity that continues to shape it.

Representing a number of different media including painting, photography, print making, drawing, sculpture and film, this exhibition will remind you why you love Glasgow!

Exhibiting artists: Aisling Smith, AJ Duncan, Al Hughes, Al Strachan, Alejandra Tilve, Alisha Black, Allan Oates, Andrew McMillan, Billy Harper, Brian Skillin, Cameron Morgan, Carole Lee, Celine Mcilmunn, Christopher Anderson, Christopher Newman, City of Glasgow College, BA Design Practice Degree Program, Coco, David Bradley, Duncan Gray, Dylan Lombard, Edward Henry, Fiona Stack, Gerard Gallagher, Greg Bromley, Hannah Murray, Jack Woodlock, James Gibson, James Smith, Jenny Hunter, John Cocozza, John Duncan, Jonathan McKinstry, Joseph Sharpe, Josey-Ann Green, Judith Abubakar, Julie Boyce, Kevin LaPorte, Kirsty Macfarlane, Kirsty Reid, Laura Lovin, Laura Wade, Lucy Harrison Millar, Lydia Fung, Lynne Woods, Margaret McInnes, Marie Cocozza, Martin Sloss, Mhairi Ferguson, Mhairi Macdonald, Michael Draper, Michael McMullen, MT Clements, Nathaniel Nijk, Peter Curlin, Peter Johnston, Rainbow Collective, Rhona Millar, Richardson, Roddy Woods, Ross Agnew, Ruth Mutch, Scott Smith, Séania Strain, Shannon, Steven Reilly, Taylor Stewart, Wei Zhang, Yahel Halevi, Yvonne Smith.

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