30th Aug 2025 to 15th Nov 2025 | |
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The Art Department 9 - 11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW |
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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 show doubled in size over 3 floors showing 1712 entries. The 2024 edition ran from 30 Aug-16 Nov and featured 1500+ artworks.
Work accepted includes painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital, film, video and sound. Prizes are awarded. The show in 2025 will run for three months and most work will be for sale. A full-colour souvenir catalogue is produced. Upwards of 15,000 visitors are expected.
The show is organised by The Art Department, Paisley Ltd, A Scottish Charity SC023620. A panel of professional artists, select the work and manage the volunteers who help hang the show. A number of Prizes will be offered and we work closely with other arts organisations developing creative projects.
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