Sarah sits opposite me in her Girvan workshop, surrounded by art. She has pieces from vintage magazines, canvas, paper, plus the usual eclectic artists mix. There is a vibrancy running through it all, even the darker pieces. All soaked in…
Imposter syndrome is something many creatives know well—the quiet voice insisting you’re not good enough or not a “real” artist. If you’ve ever felt that way, this story may sound familiar. The Childhood DreamAs a child, I always wanted to…
URBAN SKETCH is a new drawing competition and exhibition taking place at The Art Department, Paisley at 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW from 1-30 May 2026. This month-long show will feature work by artists from the Glasgow Urban…
The BIG ART SHOW, Paisley is one of Scotland’s largest open entry art exhibitions. Launched in 2022 the first edition featured nearly 1000 artworks from all over the UK as well as artwork from Europe & Asia. In 2023 the…
The theme for the Ayrshire Hospice 2027 Calendar Competition is “Ayrshire at Night – from dusk ’til dawn.” We’re inviting photographers to capture Ayrshire as daylight fades and night takes over, revealing a different side of familiar places. From glowing…
How Ireland’s artist payments strengthened artists and the wider economy — and what the UK could gain from a similar move When governments fund the arts, the debate often gets stuck on one question: “Is this a cost, or an…