Big Art Show

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
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