The Maclaurin Art Gallery News
Paisley Art Institute Annual Open Exhibition 2023 Opening
The Maclaurin Gallery • May 22, 2023
A large and enthusiastic turnout for the opening of the Paisley Art Institute 134 Annual Exhibition, held for the first time at the Maclaurin Galleries.
With over 400 entries, including painting and sculpture submitted by members and open competitors, the competition for prizes was intense. Welcomed by PAI President Joe Hargan the prizes were presented by well known Ayrshire golfer and art lover Peter McAvoy.
The exhibition continues until Sunday 25th June.
Saturday 20 June - Sunday 30 August 2026 Founded in 1826, the Royal Scottish Academy supports art and architecture in Scotland. It is an independent, non-governmental institution, governed by Members to operate on a charitable basis.
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