Big Art Show

Sorry you are too late, this event has been and gone!

Large-scale public exhibition, The Big Art Show returns to The Art Department in Paisley between Friday 30th August and Saturday 16th November!

About Big Art Show

Listed Under Exhibitions Events / Family and Kids Events

Launched in 2022 it featured nearly 1000 artworks from all over the UK as well as artwork from Europe & Asia. In 2023 the show doubled in size and from over 2400 entries we displayed 1712 artworks. Work accepted includes painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital, film, video and sound. Prizes are awarded and most work is for sale. A full-colour souvenir catalogue is produced.

Upwards of 12,500 visitors are expected. The show is organised by Outspoken Arts Scotland Ltd, A Scottish Charity SC023620, in conjunction with Art Paisley Ltd, a panel of professional artists, who select the work and manage the volunteers who help hang the show. Art Paisley selectors will offer a number of Prizes and work closely with other arts organisations developing creative partnerships with upcoming talent.

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Renfrewshire, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Renfrewshire? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!

Similar events you might like...

Sma’ Shot Day

5th July 2025

Sma Shot Cottages, Paisley

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 5th July!

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!