Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Linda McCartney Retrospective
July 5 2019 – Jan 12 2020
The Linda McCartney Retrospective, which is curated by Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney, features iconic names and moments in music from the 1960s along with more intimate and emotional later work by this acclaimed and prolific photographer.
Baird Institute, Cumnock: The Potter’s Craft – An Ayrshire Story
Until Aug 31
The Potter’s Craft – An Ayrshire Story at the Baird Institute in Cumnock features examples of Ayrshire’s ceramic industry and examines the potter’s art from other cultures around the world.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre: Blithe Spirit
Until Sep 28
In Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, a charming writer invites an eccentric medium to hold a seance at his house as research for his latest book.
Upright Gallery, Edinburgh: Soosan Danesh. Rhythms, Edinburgh Closes
Jun 21 – Jul 12
Soosan Danesh’s brilliantly abstract ‘Rhythms, Edinburgh Closes’ are interpretations of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile closes.
The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse: Russia, Royalty & the Romanovs
Jun 21 – Nov 3
Russia: Royalty & the Romanovs at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, tells the story of the familial, political, diplomatic and artistic associations between Britain and Russia.
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2019
Jun 19-23
The Glasgow Jazz Festival returns for its 33rd edition, with over 300 international and homegrown musicians playing over 40 gigs covering jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B, electronic and world music.
Cupar Arts Trail: EDEN
Jun 15 – 23
Part of the EDEN programme of art, music, film, drama and community arts, the Cupar Arts Trail showcases local artists’ work in the town’s shops and businesses.
Tighnabruaich Gallery, Argyll: Tom Shanks, Drawings and Watercolours
Jun 15 – July 21
Tighnabruaich Gallery presents a selection of watercolours and drawings spanning Tom Shanks’ career from the 1940s to the present day.
Eduardo Alessandro Studios, Dundee: Charles Monteith Walker
Until Jun 22
Charles Monteith Walker returns to Eduardo Alessandro Studios in Broughty Ferry, which has shown one of the most distinctive colourists of his generation for over thirty years
Tolquhon Gallery, Tolquhon: Jolomo, A Tapestry of Colour
Jun 15-Jul 9
Celebrating as ever the beauty and colour of the Scottish west coast, Jolomo: A Tapestry of Colour at Tolquhon Gallery in rural Aberdeenshire brings together over fifty paintings of the artist’s favourite places in Scotland.
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway: Little Paintings Exhibition & Sale
Jun 13-16
Supporting people and their families living with a learning disability or autism, the Ayrshire charity Hansel presents its Little Paintings Exhibition & Sale at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.
The Torrance Gallery, Edinburgh: Ann Armstrong, Andy Cross & Lindsay Keir
June 8 – June 22
The new exhibition at the Torrance Gallery features works three fabulous Scottish artists, whose works sits harmoniously with each other and ranges from dramatic seascapes through to delicate still life.
The Gallery Melrose, Melrose: Tom Davidson
June 8 – 22
The Gallery Melrose presents a new series of works by the artist Tom Davidson.
Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen: Mixed Summer Exhibition 2019
June 8 – Sep 7
With paintings from all over Scotland, the Mixed Summer Exhibition at Gallery Heinzel brings together over sixty artists presenting more than 200 individual artworks.
58th Venice Biennale
From brilliant to bonkers, the Venice Biennale is the greatest show on earth for art-lovers
Somerset House: GENERATIONS: Connecting Across Time and Place
June 8 – July 4
GENERATIONS: Connecting Across Time and Place explores how intimate relationships and collective histories affect an individual’s sense of self.
Forth Valley Art Beat 2019
June 8 – 16
Artists & organisations across Central Scotland are hosting a variety of events from open studios, installations, temporary public artworks, pop-shows, film, performance, exhibitions in galleries and community spaces.
Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow: Back to the Drawing Board
June 1 – July 30
The Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Scotland’s largest private gallery, is thrilled to announce its summer exhibition “Back to the Drawing Board”.
Scone Palace, Perth: Potfest Scotland 2019
June 7 – 9
Potfest Scotland returns to the lawns of Scone Palace in Perth, showcasing the work of over 80 ceramic artists from throughout the UK and as far afield as France and Luxembourg.
Souter Johnnies Gallery, Kirkoswald: Sean McGlashan, Sean at Souter’s
June 7 – July 9
Sean McGlashan is showing almost 40 of his paintings at the Souter Johnnies Gallery in June.
Scottish Ballet: Edinburgh International Festival
Aug 3 – 5
Scottish Ballet announced the exciting news that the company will be joined by Senior Guest Artist Cira Robinson for the world premiere of Helen Pickett’s “The Crucible”.
Union Gallery, Edinburgh: Threefold II
May 30 – June 29
Artists in the Threefold II have combined their diverse talents in an exhibition that is both magical and beautiful.
Arusha Gallery, Edinburgh: Eleanor Moreton, Wodewose
May 30 May – June 23
Eleanor’s loose kaleidoscope-like brushstrokes tell a story the liminal spaces where fantastical creatures accompany the protagonist in between worlds-be it the underworld, dreamworld or a conscious journey within.
Upright Gallery: Annalisa Merrilees, ‘Frame of Mind’
Until 31 May Review
Abstract canvases in vital colours and textures in grid patterns, attempted in single sittings, comprise Annalisa Merrilees’ show at Edinburgh’s estimable Upright Gallery.
