
Welcome to the Big Art Show, Paisley – a large-scale public exhibition, housed at The Art Department. The exhibition is a joint project of Outspoken Arts Scotland & Art Paisley Ltd, our panel of professional selectors.
- The Big Art Show 2023 will run 31 August – 18 November 2023.
- Entry is free to any artist, in any medium, any work suitable for exhibition, aged 8+.
- Call for Entries will open on 15 February 2023.
- ENTER HERE https://bigartshow2023.artcall.org/
- Deadline for all entries 31 May 2023.
- Selected Artists notified by email 1 July 2023.
- Hand-in of work, selected artists only, 17-29 July 2023.
- Exhibition closes 18 November 2023.
- Hand-back 19-29 November 2023.
The Big Art Show ran from Friday 26th August and closed Saturday 26th November 2022 and the programme included:
- 10,227 visitors
- Artwork Sales of £35k
- 93 days of exhibition.
- 12 weeks of creative learning activities, twice-weekly classes in a number of disciplines for over 1,000 participants.
- Schools visits and creative workshops
- Awards & Prizes for artists and work of merit.
- Large opening party for up to 650 guests.
- Volunteering opportunities for local people.
- For more information, please click on any of the following links, and for a guide on how to find us – Visit
- You can also follow us on Facebook & Twitter @bigartshow

Welcome
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Management
Information on selectors and exhibition organisers. […]

Entry Conditions
This is the guidance for artists submitting work to the Big Art Show 2023. Exhibition Entry Conditions 2023Download […]