Fortingall Art Summer Exhibition 2019
20 Jul – 4 Aug
The historic Perthshire village of Fortingall plays host to its popular annual exhibition again this year, promising an enormous variety of art from thirty artists.
Dunkeld Art Exhibition
Until 29 Aug
Welcoming some 10,000 visitors annually, and raising thousands for the town’s historic Cathedral, the Dunkeld Art Exhibition is a popular destination in beautiful surroundings.
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh: Expressions of Africa – Exhibition and Talks
1 Aug – 1 Sept
The Nomads Tent in Edinburgh has a selling exhibition of West African ceremonial and performance masks and handwoven textiles: ‘Expressions of Africa’. also features a series of ‘Tent Talks’, and a night of African music.
Union Gallery, Edinburgh: Decade – 10th Anniversary Exhibition
Until 3 Aug
A not-to-miss exhibition marking the 10-year milestone for Edinburgh’s UNIONgallery, featuring a range of top-quality work from an eclectic range of artists, and special events to mark the occasion.
Art Aboyne: Art Exhibition
20 Jul – 10 Aug
The Art Aboyne exhibition in Aboyne’s Victory Hall features original paintings, drawings, jewellery and sculpture from over 50 NE Scotland artists.
Bute Studio Trail 2019
20 – 21 July
An opportunity to visit talented, creative artists in their studios around the beautiful and inspiring Isle of Bute, featuring twenty-six artists in fifteen venues.
Mountain Man
A landmark exhibition shows how J.M.W. Turner immortalised the Alpine landscape.
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh: Samson Young – Real Music
24 July – 5 Oct
Samson Young’s first major UK exhibition centres on an ambitious collaboration with the University of Edinburgh’s Next Generation Sound Synthesis (NESS) research group, who have developed pioneering software that can generate the sound of virtual instruments. It also features other newly-commissioned work and an installation of his 2017 Sydney Biennale piece, Muted Situation #22.
Glasgow Art Club: Gavin Macqueen – Journey to the Edge
27 July – 26 Aug
Journey to the Edge, at The Glasgow Art Club, showcases the work of Glasgow based fine art photographer Gavin Macqueen.
Beyond Borders International Festival: Traquair House, Scottish Borders
24-25 Aug
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Beyond Borders International Festival is returning this year to Traquair House, with a series of panel discussions and debates alongside a programme of art and music.
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow: Maria Spadoni, ‘Freed Spirit’
Until 10th Aug
The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts’ Kelly Gallery: ’Freed Spirit’ – Paintings by Maria Spadoni
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh: An evening of traditional Iranian music
July 19
The Edinburgh-based Nomads Tent is hosting an evening of traditional Iranian music featuring a trio of musicians who met during the Musicians in Exile project.
The Suttie Arts Space, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary: Dr Stacey Hunter, Treasures
Until 22nd Sept
Dr Stacey Hunter’s exhibition of reinterpreted traditional and contemporary Japanese design objects.
Kunstmuseum Luzern: Turner – The Sea and the Alps [Das Meer und die Alpen]
Until 13 Oct
Sketches and watercolours from J M W Turner’s travels to Switzerland, which he visited six times over forty-two years, are on display in Central Switzerland’s leading art institution, by beautiful Lake Lucerne.
The Queen’s Gallery, Edinburgh: Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
until Nov 3 Review
This well-researched exhibition puts into perspective over 300 years of relations between the monarchies of Britain and Russia, through turbulent times in history as well as diplomatic relations between both empires.
Scottish National Gallery RSA: Bridget Riley
Until Sept 22 Review
Scotland’s largest ever Bridget Riley exhibition is this year’s Edinburgh summer blockbuster at the Scottish National Gallery.
Leith School of Art: End of Year Exhibitions
Until June 30 Review
Leith School of Art, Edinburgh’s independent college of art, just completed its 30th anniversary year.
Edinburgh Art Festival 2019
Jul 25 – Aug 25
Edinburgh Art Festival will offer a chance to experience ambitious and innovative presentations of some of the very best historic and contemporary artists from Scotland, the rest of the UK and beyond.
Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh: Lynn Rodgie Solo Exhibition
Until 21 Jul
Edinburgh’s Torrance Gallery is showing a solo exhibition of works by Scottish artist Lynn Rodgie.
Nak.Ed.Art Collective Exhibition
July 6 – 13
The new show from Nak.Ed.Art Collective, a diverse, international group which arose from regular life drawing and painting sessions at Leith School of Art, hosted by Marcin Krupa.
Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh: David Batchelor, My Own Private Bauhaus
July 24– Sept 28
David Batchelor marks 100 years of the Bauhaus design school with a colourful and personal exhibition as part of Edinburgh Art Festival at the city’s Ingleby Gallery.
Artisanand Gallery, Aberfeldy: New Mixed Exhibition
Jul 20 – Aug 30
Aberfeldy’s Artisanand Art Gallery has a new mixed exhibition starting later this month featuring new artists, Rachel Davies and Nikki Monaghan.
Alpha Art Gallery, Edinburgh: Ron Lawson, Solo Exhibition of Originals
Jul 12 – Aug 4
Alpha Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition of new original works by Ron Lawson, including watercolour and gouache paintings.
Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes: Kanita Sim, Harris
12 Jul – 9 Sep
Milton Art Gallery is delighted to present Harris, an exhibition of new works by Kanita Sim.
