We are delighted to announce supporters of the Big Art Show 2023. […]
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Being Co-operative Gallery
Some of the artworks exhibited and on sale in the Being Co-operative Exhibition.
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Ceramics & Glasswares
A list of goods for sale in our ceramic, pottery and glassware shop.
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Exhibition content
The Exhibition is made up of several thematic sections featuring work by artists, participants and donations.
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The Participants
List of participants who contributed to the Being Co-operative Exhibition.
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The Artists
Lil BrookesLil is an artist living and working in Renfrewshire known as […]
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Welcome to Being Co-operative
Welcome to the Being Co-operative Exhibition. This exciting new group show has […]
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Entry Conditions
This is the guidance for artists submitting work to the Big Art […]
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Being Co-operative Themes
Useful information on the themes of our upcoming exhibition
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Technical Specifications
Information on the Technical specifications of the Art Department.
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Co-operative Photography with Morwenna Kearsley
A series of free workshops with Morwenna Kearsley, a visual artist and photographer who works on community, collaborative heritage, & documentary arts projects.
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Co-op Memories with Lil Brookes
A series of storytelling and object re-creation workshops with artist Lil Brookes. A painter, and heritage specialist, Lil has a keen interest in women’s heritage
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Weaving Textiles with Hector Dyer
A series of weaving workshops with Hector Dyer, an artist with a […]
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Printmaking/Collages with Marion Gardyne
A series of FREE workshops with Marion Gardyne, a visual artist with a keen interest in printmaking, collages, architecture and historical sites.
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Costume workshops with Lilja Husmo
A series of free workshops with Lilja Husmo, a costumier with a keen interest in historical and vintage costume.
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Ross Flannagan
Sales & Exhibitions Assistant who looks after sales, exhibitions, events and front-of-house management.
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Lisa Watt
Marketing Manager who looks after public relations, advertising, publishing and media campaigning.
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Alphonso Harrison
Engagement Manager who looks after engagement activities, financial record keeping & event management.
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Steven Thomson
Creative Director & Company Secretary. He has 40-years experience in the professional performing arts.
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Management
Information on selectors and exhibition organisers.
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History of the building
Information on the history of The Art Department.
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Welcome
Welcome to the Big Art Show, Paisley’s largest ever open art exhibition.
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Social Isolation Fund
Our mission is to support the third sector, private businesses, public sector […]
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Essentia Foundation
The Essentia Foundation is an independent grant giving charity in Scotland with […]
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Community Health & Wellbeing Fund
Engage Renfrewshire has awarded Outspoken Arts funding from the Scottish Government Community […]
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Workshops – Autumn 2022
A programme of Autumn workshops in painting, drawing, collage, mixed media and […]
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Find Us
Click here to learn how to find The Art Department.
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Workshops – Apr/May 2022
A programme of late spring workshops in painting, drawing, collage, textiles, printmaking […]
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Lilian Ptáćek
Lilian works across printmaking, collage and installation, her practice is interested in how images, symbols and objects are read and understood.
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Jane Hunter
Jane Hunter is a visual artist based in Paisley. She makes work which speaks intimately of our relationship with and experience in the natural world
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Karen Hanvidge
Since my first introduction to clay as a child growing up in California I have been completely seduced by the pliability of this medium.
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William Syson Foundation
An enthusiastic and long-time supporter of music and the visual arts
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Workshops: Spring 2022
A programme of creative learning workshops in the visual arts. Suitable for […]
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Year Book 2020-2021
A year-book of the company’s recent activities.
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Peoples Postcode Trust
The aim of People’s Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and […]
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Workshops – Summer 2021
Summer 2021 Creative Learning Workshop programme Katie McGroarty Drawing Workshop Tickets, Sat […]
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Eoghànn MacColl
Eoghann MacColl was born 1970 in Inverness. He studied at Duncan of […]
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Payam Beint
Payam Beint is an artist and teacher currently living in Edinburgh. He […]
moreMarion Gardyne
A textile design graduate from DJCA Dundee, I am a practicing artist […]
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Florence Dwyer
Florence Dwyer is an artist based in Glasgow. Her practice is informed by embodied […]
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Russell MacEwan
How To Think When You Draw Comics Biography Russell MacEwan is a […]
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Iona Kewney
Iona was born in Ayrshire and studied Fine Art Printmaking at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee (1991-1995) attaining 1st class BA Hons.
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Workshops – Autumn 2021
Autumn Workshop Programme 2021 Outspoken Arts are delighted to announce its Autumn […]
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Cast & Creative Biographies
THE PAISLEY SUITE MONOLOGUES 2021 THE PAISLEY SUITE 3 new monologues recorded […]
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The Registrar’s Last Entry
THE PAISLEY SUITENew monologues by Scottish writers –Theatrical stories inspired by people […]
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Something In The Air
THE PAISLEY SUITENew monologues by Scottish writers –Theatrical stories inspired by people […]
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Lovely Peas
THE PAISLEY SUITENew monologues by Scottish writers –Theatrical stories inspired by people […]
moreWorkshop: Textiles and weaving
a workshop in textiles exploring the creative potential and possibilities of weaving
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Workshop: How to make Jewellery
a creative workshop in how to make a piece of pendant jewellery
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Amanda Lightbody – Photography Workshop – Parts 1 +2
Through the view finder, the evolution of the photograph | Photography workshop […]
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