The Maclaurin Art Gallery News
The Maclaurin Gallery re-opens on Monday 26th April
The Maclaurin Gallery • April 22, 2021
The Maclaurin Gallery opens its doors again on Monday 26th. The Rozelle Tearoom will also be open.
Two exhibitions will welcome back our visitors.
Some choice pieces from The Maclaurin Collection including this Scottish Portrait Award Winner Jonah Gaskell of Kittyfield Farm by Helen Wilson and Digital Art on the Run by Ian McKinnell.
And coming in mid May:
Close to Home
Tree Line, Carrick Hills, Ayrshire
John MacDonald
Pink in a Landscape
Bridget Hunter
Snow Shadows, Stewarton, Ayrshire
Margaret MacDonald
An exhibition featuring the recent work of three well loved Ayrshire artists, John & Margaret MacDonald and Bridget Hunter.
The gallery is Covid Safe and visitors are asked to book a slot to visit on
01292 445447. However if you just turn up and the gallery is quiet you may be able to gain access, you will be guided by the gallery staff. Masks must be worn and hand sanitisers are widely available.
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)