The Maclaurin Art Gallery News
Opening of the Alasdair Taylor Retrospective Exhibition
The Maclaurin Gallery • July 28, 2023
A huge turnout for the opening of the Alasdair Taylor Retrospective Exhibition on Saturday 22 July.
Alasdair Taylor was considered one of the foremost abstract expressionist painters in Scotland in the late 20th century.
Alasdair’s two daughters, Jean and Anna, made sure anyone who had known their father was invited and people came from Denmark, France, Ireland, London and all over Scotland.
Opened by Booker winning author James Kelman, a lifetime friend of Taylor’s the exhibition is a colourful reminder of a man whose passion in life was to paint.
The exhibition continues until Sunday 3rd September.
We were delighted to host the Private View for Visual Arts Scotland on Saturday afternoon and what a turn out it was! This exhibition FUTURE FOLKLORE: THE ART AND CRAFT OF STORYTELLING has over 300 pieces of contemporary art on display and, as a result, we also had a very busy Private View! The exhibition was opened by Chair of the Maclaurin Trust, John Walker, along with Amanda Airey, Trustee of Visual Arts Scotland. Visual Arts Scotland supports over 1400 artists and makers in and around Scotland and we are very fortunate that VAS brings this major show across to Ayrshire. Please take advantage of it being right here on your doorstep! As always, entry is free to the gallery and all artworks for sale. Keep an eye out for some of our Ayrshire artists taking part as well.
Coming Soon from VISUAL ARTS SCOTLAND Private View: Saturday 28 March 2026 2pm. Exhibition Runs: Sunday 29 March - Wednesday 27 May
Always a popular event here at The Maclaurin, is the Annual Ayr Sketch Club exhibition and they had a busy Private Viewing last Saturday. In addition, this year they celebrate having been in continuous operation for 125 years! The exhibition covers 3 galleries, showcasing works from 47 of their exhibiting members. Whilst the show is running, the Club’s volunteers will be on duty to chat about their work. Look out for their special edition brochure, giving an interesting insight into the history of the Club, as well as inviting new members. This exhibition continues until 8 March. President of Ayr Sketch Club - Janette Coughtrie - opening the show. (Image courtesy of Ayr Sketch Club)