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Exhibitions Events in Glasgow in May 2025

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Events in Glasgow

No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

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Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams

20th November 2024 - 31st December 2025

From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.

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Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep

11th January 2025 - 2nd August 2025

The centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low is to be marked through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.

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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry

15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!

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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette

11th March 2025 - 13th June 2025

This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.

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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it

22nd March 2025 - 26th October 2025

Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.

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In The Folds

1st April 2025 - 31st May 2025

In the Folds, at Glasgow Women's Library, is an installation created by Alexandra Compton, a writer and artist from Bridgeton, Glasgow.

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Tracing Rossi: An Exhibition Of Drawings Reinterpreting Aldo Rossi’s Analogical City

18th April 2025 - 23rd May 2025

Tracing Rossi, an exhibition of drawings by Cameron McEwan, reinterprets architect Aldo Rossi's architectural and urban ideas through a practice of what McEwan calls 'close-drawing'.

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Greg Coultas and Struan Robb

23rd April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Project Ability presents this two-person exhibition, featuring work by Greg Coultas and Struan Robb, both young painters from their Create studios.

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Denny Social

26th April 2025 - 9th August 2025

The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) and members of Dumbarton community invite everyone to step into the world of William Denny & Brothers in this new immersive exhibition!

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Glasgow Blythswood Festival

1st May 2025 - 18th May 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Blythswood Festival blends arts, music, performance, exhibitions, heritage and culinary delights in this celebrated area of Glasgow city centre!

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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening

2nd May 2025 - 10th August 2025

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a free display at The Mitchell Library, explores the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.

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Dear Green Place Exhibition

3rd May 2025 - 31st May 2025

The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts celebrates, Glasgow 850, The Blythwood Festival, and the RGI's Kelly Gallery's 60th Birthday, with its 'Dear Green Place' Exhibition!

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James McDonald RSW: Solo Exhibition of Paintings & Prints

3rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Glasgow's Compass Gallery is proud to present a Solo Exhibition of Paintings & Prints from James McDonald RSW.

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Solange Pessoa

9th May 2025 - 22nd September 2025

A major new presentation by one of Brazil's most renowned living sculptors, Solange Pessoa, will be hosted at Tramway Glasgow between Saturday 10th May and Monday 22nd September!

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Nature: International Photography Exhibition

10th May 2025 - 20th June 2025

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is hosting a 6 week long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Nature in photography at their gallery on High Street between May and June.

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Portrait: International Photography Exhibition

10th May 2025 - 20th June 2025

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is hosting a 6 week long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Portraiture in photography at their gallery on High Street between May and June.

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Teresa Latina: Polish Folk Art Exhibition

10th May 2025 - 26th May 2025

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre is pleased and honoured to present this retrospective exhibition of Teresa Latina's work, curated on behalf of her daughter Caterina and son-in-law William Goodfellow.

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Kayla Spence: Shifting Light, Silent Land

13th May 2025 - 27th May 2025

The Shifting Light, Silent Land exhibition by Kayla Spence at Six Foot Gallery explores the imposing landscapes around us that exist as a constant presence long beyond our own lifetimes.

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DIG 2025: Marie Béland and Simon Laroche - RADIOMATON (Quebec)

14th May 2025 - 17th May 2025

RADIOMATON delves into themes of truth construction, media contamination, fake news, and the body's role in perceiving information.

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Julie Brook, An Artist who works in the Landscape, Artist Talk and Screening

16th May 2025

The House Arts Collective are thrilled to welcome Julie Brook for an artist talk, presentation and screening of a short selection of some of her work on film.

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Denise Chateau Loney - Take a Leaf

17th May 2025 - 12th June 2025

Denise Chateau-Loney will bring her exhibition, Take a Leaf featuring botanical printing and watercolours, to Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie from Saturday 5th April.

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Milngavie Art Club Exhibition

17th May 2025 - 12th June 2025

A fantastic array of art from talents of all ages and disciplines will be on offer at the Lillie Art Gallery as part of the annual Milngavie Art Club Exhibition!

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The Ring in the Fish

17th May 2025 - 26th July 2025

CCA Glasgow is proud to present The Ring in the Fish, a solo exhibition of new work by acclaimed experimental filmmaker Alia Syed.

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MOTHERTONGUE

21st May 2025 - 23rd May 2025

Chaos Collective is proud to present MOTHERTONGUE, a multidisciplinary exhibition running for three days at the New Glasgow Society in Glasgow's West End.

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Sight Village Glasgow

21st May 2025

Sight Village, the UK's leading exhibition and an integral part of the blind and low-vision landscape, is coming to Glasgow on Wednesday 21st May.

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Exhibition On Screen: The Dawn of Impressionism Paris 1874

22nd May 2025

Stopgap Community Cinema CIC bring Exhibition On Screen's The Dawn of Impressionism Paris 1874 to Helensburgh Civic Centre on Thursday 22nd May!

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Mugdock - Form and Texture

22nd May 2025 - 27th August 2025

The first exhibition at Mugdock's Campsie Gallery, 'Mugdock – Form and Texture', is a photographic exploration by Alan McBride of the popular destination's natural and built structures.

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Ideal Home Show Scotland

23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden between the 23rd and 26th May!

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Aoife Cawley

29th May 2025 - 12th June 2025

Six Foot Gallery are delighted to welcome Aoife Cawley back to the venue with a collection of her vibrant, multi-layered screen prints and embroidered textiles.

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Botanica & Beasts

31st May 2025 - 25th July 2025

The Botanica & Beasts exhibition at Clyde Shopping Centre brings together the work of two artists (Graham & Kanae) exploring the charm and diversity of the natural world.

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Exhibitions Events in East Renfrewshire

Exhibitions Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Cold War Scotland

Cold War Scotland

13th July 2024 - 4th January 2026

Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.

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WOOF! Children’s Exhibition

WOOF! Children’s Exhibition

31st May 2025 - 1st June 2025

Morningside Gallery will exhibit work from some of the city’s youngest artists, showcasing the entries from a dog-themed drawing and painting competition.

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The Arienas Collective Exhibition 2025: For Love or Money

The Arienas Collective Exhibition 2025: For Love or Money

24th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Come along to The Arienas Collective Exhibition 'For Love or Money?' featuring the work of 8 Edinburgh artists, along with creative events!

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Exhibitions Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour

25th January 2025 - 18th May 2025

Buckhaven’s Hidden Harbour was created by local P6 school children and explores the history of Buckhaven Harbour which was built in 1838.

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Classic Car Meet & Greet

Classic Car Meet & Greet

Selected dates between 13th April 2025 - 12th October 2025

Join Fife Classic Car Group for these monthly classic car meet and greet events at Fife Heritage Railway in Leven!

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The Fife Show

The Fife Show

24th May 2025

Don’t miss The Fife Show on 24th May! It's a great day out for all the family but is still, first and foremost, a traditional agricultural Show.

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Exhibitions Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Scottish Garden Festival

Scottish Garden Festival

23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!

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Lamington Heritage Exhibition

Lamington Heritage Exhibition

4th May 2025 - 15th June 2025

This exhibition explores the history surrounding Lamington from early times through the regeneration of the village until the death of the 3rd Lord Lamington in 1951 and up to the present day.

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The Artful Codgers

The Artful Codgers

30th March 2025 - 9th June 2025

The Artful Codgers Exhibition celebrates the work of three old pals – award winning artist, Jim Scullion, acclaimed actor and director Tony Roper and Scottish football legend, Danny McGrain.

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Exhibitions Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

Micro Layouts Model Railway Show

22nd March 2025 - 22nd March 2026

Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!

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ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

1st May 2025 - 30th May 2025

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

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Exhibitions Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Exhibitions Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Smoke and Steel: The History of Scotland’s Railways

Smoke and Steel: The History of Scotland’s Railways

26th April 2025 - 7th September 2025

This exhibition at Stirling Castle charts the rise, decline and renewal of Scotland's railways.

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Home Turf, Stirling and the Shire: A Spring Exhibition

Home Turf, Stirling and the Shire: A Spring Exhibition

4th April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Discover Stirling through the eyes of local artist Iona Leishman as she exhibits her work within the historic Church of the Holy Rude!

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Events in Other Areas

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