AFFORDABLE ART

ART DIRECTORY

GALLERIES Glasgow Glasgow Print Studio Exhibitions and a variety of original artists’ prints for sale, as well as workshop facilities and classes. Trongate 103, Glasgow, www.gpsart.co.uk, 0141 552 0704

Sorcha Dallas Representative of many emerging artists, including Alex Frost, Craig Mulholland and Kate Davis. 5–9 St Margaret’s Place, Glasgow, www.sorchadallas.com, 0141 553 2662

SWG3 A multi-disciplinary arts space with an annual programme of emergent artist exhibitions, Studio Warehouse Glasgow is a good place to get a handle on Glasgow’s grassroots scene. 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, www.swg3.tv, 0141 357 7246

Mary Mary Representative to an array of new artists, notably Torsten Lauschmann, Karla Black and Lotte Gertz. Suite 2/1, 6 Dixon Street, Glasgow, www.marymarygallery.co.uk, 0141 226 2257

The Modern Institute Promoter of many of Glasgow’s most talked-about artists, including Simon Starling, Richard Wright, Jim Lambie, Toby Paterson and Luke Fowler. Suite 6 Floor 1, 73 Robertson Street, Glasgow, www.themodern institute.com, 0141 228 3711/3280 Edinburgh Collective Gallery Exhibitions by emerging Scottish and international artists. Can put buyers in touch with artists or their agents. 22–28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, www.collectivegallery.net, 0131 220 1260

doggerfisher No longer a gallery space, but still an agent for artists, including Lucy Skaer, Rosalind Nashashibi and Nathan Coley. 18 THE LIST 29 Apr–13 May 2010

www.doggerfisher.com, 0131 558 7110 Edinburgh Printmakers Exhibitions, classes on making prints, and sales of original art prints by established and emerging artists. 23 Union Street, Edinburgh, www.edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk, 0131 557 2479

Embassy Gallery An artist-run collective, the Embassy was set up in 2004 by a group of ex- Edinburgh College of Art students. At the cutting edge of the city’s art scene. Roxy Art House, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, www.embassygallery.org Ingleby Gallery A private gallery highly respected for the quality of its exhibitions, offering art for commercial sale as well as an advice service to prospective collectors. 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, www.inglebygallery.com, 0131 556 4441

Total Kunst An open access gallery and artists’ collective with eclectic exhibitions. The gallery will put you in touch with the artist if you see something you like. 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, tkunst.wordpress.com, 0131 220 4538 Dundee Dundee Contemporary Arts Large-scale exhibitions are the artistic draw for most, but buyers will be attracted to the range of original artist prints for sale in the print studio. 152 Nethergate, Dundee, www.dca.org.uk, 01382 909 900

DEGREE SHOWS Glasgow The Glasgow School of Art More than 300 artists from the schools of fine art, design and architecture will be showing to almost 20,000 visitors. Sat 12–Sat 19 Jun, Mon–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri 10am–7pm; Sat & Sun 10am–5pm. 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, www.gsa.ac.uk, 0141 353 4500

Edinburgh Edinburgh College of Art All new work from graduating ECA students, over a variety of disciplines from drawing and painting to sculpture, animation, photography and textiles. Fashion Show, Wed 5–Fri 7 May. Art & Design and Architecture & Landscape Architecture, Sat 12–Sun 20 Jun. Festival Exhibition including Postgraduate Degree Show, Aug. Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, www.eca.ac.uk, 0131 221 6000 Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design Graduates from the schools of fine art and design will be showing. Duncan of Jordanstone alumni in the areas of animation and time-based art have a particularly high reputation. Sat 22–Sun 30 May, University of Dundee, Perth Road, Dundee, djcad.dundee.ac.uk, 01382 388828

FAIRS Glasgow Glasgow Art Fair Work by new and established artists, with over 1000 of them showing pieces under canvas on George Square. Mar, George Square, Glasgow, www.glasgowartfair.com Edinburgh Edinburgh Art Fair Commercial exhibitors offering a range of works for the home and the casual purchaser as much as the enthusiast. Tue 18–Sun 21 Nov 2010, Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, www.artedinburgh.com, 01875 819595

FESTIVALS Glasgow Glasgow International The bi-annual festival of arts is highly regarded, although not everything is for sale, and it’s a good excuse to hone tastes. Every second Apr, various venues, Glasgow, www.glasgow international.org, 0141 276 8384 Edinburgh Edinburgh Art Festival Multiple-venue event timed to catch the passing Fringe crowd. Mixing flagship

events with smaller gallery exhibits, it’s a good opportunity to look and to buy. Thu 29 Jul–Sun 5 Sep, various venues, Edinburgh, www.edinburgh artfestival.com, 0782 533 6782 Edinburgh Annuale ‘Championing grass-roots operations’ is the aim of this locally focused event, which is run by the Embassy Gallery. A series of ambitious gallery and off-site shows reflect its roots within the city’s vibrant art school scene. Every Jul, various venues, Edinburgh, www.annuale.edinburghcontemporary. org, 07817 077 641

STUDIOS

Wasps Artists’ Studios Based in 17 locations around Scotland (full list on the website), Wasps is the biggest supplier of working space to artists in the UK. Hosting occasional exhibitions and open studio events (call for details), it is happy to put you in touch with artists. 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, www.waspsstudios.org.uk, 0141 553 5890 and around the country

ONLINE Artistri An online catalogue of retail art from a selection of Scottish art college graduates and promising undergraduates. www.artistri.co.uk

artoriginals.co.uk Original art for sale from the artist. Browse the online catalogue and complete a form to be placed in contact with the seller. www.artoriginals.co.uk

Central Station An essential Glasgow-based networking site for artists, art professionals and buyers, where portfolios of work can be viewed and their creators contacted. www.thisiscentralstation.com scotlandart.com Online retailer of paintings and other media, with physical galleries in Edinburgh and Glasgow where viewings can be requested. www.scotlandart.com