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 Welcome to Paisley Art Institute

 

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   Supporting Artists since 1876

 

Paisley Art Institute has been at the forefront of promoting and supporting Scottish artists’ work since 1876. 
With its roots in Paisley’s rich industrial heritage as a textile town, its annual exhibition is now Scotland’s longest running showcase for artists’ work. 

 

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November update

Nov 15, 2024
It's that part of the year when we have some keen new artist members on board. Now it's time to think what you may create for the next Annual Exhibition. We are aiming at a hand in for the Exhibition starting on Friday 4th April 2025. Also coming soon - our historic calendar for…
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Promotion

Oct 01, 2024
Now featured in the prestigious Glasgow Art Club, this is our bronze of Peter Coats, who continued his father's work. Sir Peter had already given to Paisley Art Institute the main gallery and the sculpture court. Now, his son Peter, as our Honorary Vice President, fulfilled his…
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The Love of Art exhibition

Sep 21, 2024
An exhibition of selected works from the collections of the Paisley Art Institute and the Glasgow Art Club.A revealing exhibition tracing the rich artistic history that intertwines these two historic institutions from their respective 19th century formation through to the…
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Museum not finished till…

Sep 19, 2024
The museum is not due to be finished till late next year. We were informed there will be no temporary exhibition space December 2022. PAI were not informed how many paintings will be shown nor if they will change the display. However, the historic combination of fine art…
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