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plenty of unusual gifts to suit all kinds of

Wave goodbye to massed produced panic buys and take a look at what the art r. From flying felt angels and hand-made car 5 to artists' books and CD-ROMS. there's

udgets. And why not try out the four shops at the National

Galleries? Along With an excellent range of art books and exhibition catalogues, you can choose from a large variety of design-led gifts, textiles, ceramics and gallery-related products for children. Make your loved ones smile rather than frown this Christmas.

Festive Art listings compiled by Helen Monaghan.

GLASGOW GALLERIES

ART EXPOSURE GALLERY

19 Parnie Street. 552 7779. Mon—Sat noon—Spnr

Christmas Show Fri 1 Dec—Mon 29 Jan. Annual selling show of mixed media works.

AULO KIRK MUSEUM

The Cross. Kirkintilloch. 578 0144. Tue—Sat 10am-Ipm & 2—5pm. Free. Annual Christmas Art And Craft Exhibition Until Fri 22 Dec. Art and craft work by local artists including prints by Willie Rodger and miniature watercolours of Kirkintilloch and Lenzie by David Aitchison.

ROGER BILLCLIEFE FINE ART

134 Blythswood Street. 332 4027. Mon—Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat

10am— I pm.

Christmas Collection Until Sat 23 Dec. Unique and unusual gift ideas for Christmas. housed on three floors of the gallery. by leading British designers. Textiles. jewellery. ceramics. automata and furniture are featured in the selection.

THE BLYTHSWOOO GALLERY

Suite 123 (First floor). The Pentagon Centre. 36 Washington Street. 248 1991. Mon—Fri 10am-5pm: Sat 10am—lpm.

A Christmas Exhibition Until Sat 23 Dec. A festive exhibition of Scottish painting and drawing by contemporary. 19th and 20th century artists. Elizabeth Blackadder. D.Y. Cameron. William MacTaggart. Jack Knox and many others are among the featured artists.

CAFE CHERUBINI

360 Great Western Road. 334 8894. Mon—Wed 9am—7pm; Thu-Sun 9am—10pm.

Christmas Collections Until Sun 17 Dec. Small works by local artists including Annette Edgar. Ian Balch. Rosann Cherubini. Michelle Corney and Graham Brown.

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Christmas Exhibition Wed 6—Sat 23 Dec. Paintings by the Scottish Colourists. plus pots by Clive Bowen and Philip and Frannie Leach.

CAFE COSSACHOK GALLERY

10 King Street. 553 0733. Mon—Sat 10.30am—midnight; Sun 1—1 lpm. Russian Kaleidoscope Sun 3 Dec—Sun 14 Jan. A Christmas collection of paintings. jewellery and toys by Russian artists.

GATEHOUSE GALLERY

Rouken Glen Road. 620 0235. Wed—Sun 1.30—5.30pm.

The Christmas Exhibition Until Sun 24 Dec. A festive show of paintings. ceramics.

sculpture and jewellery by gallery artists.

COLLINS GALLERY

University of Strathclyde. 22 Richmond Street. 552 4400 ext 2682. Mon—Fri 10am—5pm: Sat noon—4pm.

Christmas Show Until Fri 22 Dec. A selling exhibition of British craftwork featuring ceramics for homes and gardens by members of the Scottish Potters' Association plus jewellery. textiles. woodwork. hand-made cards and flying felt angels.

COMPASS GALLERY

178 West Regent Street. 221 6370. Mon—Sat 10am—5.30pm.

A Christmas Show Until Wed 31 Jan. A festive exhibition of drawings. paintings. sculpture. ceramics and jewellery.

EWAN MUNDY FINE ART 221 West George Street. 248 9755. Mon—Fri 10am—5.30pm; Sat 10am-2pm.

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CYRIL GERBER FINE ART 148 West Regent Street. 221 3095.

Mon—Sat 9.30am—5.30pm. The Winter Collection Until Wed 31

Jan. A seasonal display of paintings

featuring work by Hunter. Fergusson. James Kay. Joan Eardley. Andrew Walker. Heather Nevey. Lesley Banks. James Paterson and many more.

GLASGOW PRINT STUDIO

25 King Street. 552 070-1. Tue—Sat 10am—5.30pm.

Christmas Wonderland Until Sat 23 Dec. A spectacular display of

contemporary prints. jewellery. ceramics. glassware. textiles. hand-made cards and gifts. all priced below £100.

Christmas Show Until Sat 23 Dec.

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THE GLASGOW PROJECT ROOM

(Formerly Glasgow Independent Studio). Top Floor. 64 Osbourne Street. 552 1472.

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Viewing by appointment. Christmas Bizarre Mon 18 Dec—Fri 5 Jan. Mixed media works by members of the studio including painting. drawing. sculpture. installation and much more.

Ground Floor. Princes Square. Buchanan Street. 221 8162. Mon—Sat 10am-6pm: Sun

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New Artists A varied selection of work by . up-and-coming artists featuring sculpture. textile design. paintings and jewellery.

JOHN GREEN FINE ART

182 Bath Street. 333 1991. Mon-Fri 10.30am-5pm: Sat 10.30am—Ipm.

A Winter Selection Mon 4 Dec—\lon 15

Jan. A seasonal selection of traditional and contemporary paintings including works by

E.A. Walton. Carlo Rossi. John Bellany.

John Houston. William Miller Frazer and Sir William MacTaggart.

LILLIE ART GALLERY

Station Road. Milngavie. 578 88-17. Tue-Fri 10am—1pm. 2—5pm; Sat & Sun 2-5 m.

Christmas Art And Craft L'ntiI Tue 19

Dec. Paintings. prints. ceramics and jewellery by Scottish artists including the

work of Elizabeth Blackadder. Barbara Rae

work with many items for sale.

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and Lesley Banks.

PAISLEY MUSEUM 81 ART GALLERIES High Street. 889 3151. Tue-Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5 m. Free.

Paisley Annual Exhibition Until Sat 16 Dec. Annual exhibition of artist members'

Centre For Developmental Arts. 18 Albion Street. 552 2822. Mon-Fri 10am—5pm.

The Christmas Show Thu 14 Dec-Thu 2l

Dec. Mixed media works by a selection of

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artists ranging in price from £5 to £50.

6 Burntield Road. Giffnock. 638 1200.

Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun noon—5pm:

Cresswell Lane (off Byres Road). 638

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Emerging Artists Partnership Two new

galleries from the Emerging Artists

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leading art schools throughout Scotland and

the UK. Check out the website too

www.scotlandart.com

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