Compass Gallery

Compass Gallery, a not for profit charity, is Glasgow's longest established contemporary Art Gallery.

About Compass Gallery

	178 West Regent Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4RL
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Founded in 1969, Compass is Glasgow’s longest established contemporary art gallery exhibiting a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and ceramics by new Scottish Contemporaries, leading Modern Masters and selected recent graduates.

A not-for-profit charity, it is renowned for its support of emerging new talent and presents monthly changing exhibitions throughout the year.

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Upcoming Events at Compass Gallery

Exhibitions

Figures and Portraits

13th September 2025 - 4th October 2025

Compass Gallery, Glasgow City Centre

This exhibition at Compass Gallery features personal stories and narratives expressed by a selection of artists through figurative and portrait paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture.

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