Scottish Furniture, 1500-1914, recently published by National Museums Scotland, is the first comprehensive narrative account of furnituremaking in this country. In this talk the book’s
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has one of the finest collections in the country. Among its many splendid artefacts are works of art created by
National Museums Scotland was generously donated over 300 pieces of art and studio glass by the passionate collector, supporter, and promoter of contemporary glass DanKlein
Pippa Stevenson-Sit will give a Zoom online presentation on Tuesday 13th August at 2pm, about the major new exhibition, Discovering Degas: Collecting in the Age of
This talk will explore how individual donors to public collections influence and are influenced by their surrounding culture, through the lens of the Charles William
This talk explores the many achievements of Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936), now recognised as a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Born and
2024 is the 100th anniversary of Bet Low’s birth. Bet was born in Gourock and from 1945 Glasgow became her home after completing her studies
The Burrell Collection’s holdings of stained-glass are nothing short of world class. Acquired throughout Burrell’s life, the collection he, and his wife, Lady Constance, assembled
MARION MAUDSLEY – Women of Note The talk will focus on the lives of Mary Somerville and Nan Shepherd, depicted on the Royal Bank of
“Stage & Screen” features works on paper from the James L Gordon Collection, on show in Scotland for the first time.
Glasgow Museums Annual Art Competition for Children was first established in 1904 and continues to this day, supported by the Friends of Glasgow Museums. During
Jean-Étienne Liotard (1702-1789) was one of the most accomplished and witty artists of 18th century Europe. Born in Geneva, he pursued a remarkable career, travelling
With the recent survey at Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) we have been presented with what seems to be a fresh, and never been
Woven with dazzling images from history, mythology and the natural world, and breath-taking in their craftsmanship, tapestries were among the most valuable and high status
This special Friends’ event will celebrate the life and work of the late Mary Quant. On the day Friends will meet at Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Contact admin@frindsofglasgowmuseums.com to book your place.
AILSA TURNER – Dynamic Directions: an introduction to the paintings of Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976). Stanley Cursiter was a gifted artist from Orkney who became an
James Donald (1830-1905): a notable Scottish Collector and Patron of the Arts Drawing on new research, this talk will show how the Bothwell-born manufacturing chemist, James Donald, became one of the most important art collectors and patrons of his generation
Artist, author and broadcaster Lachlan Goudie will join FoGM and GAC Members for an evening in conversation with gallerist and writer Roger Billcliffe, discussing themes
Monday, 27th February 2023 at 2pm KATE STEVENS & HILARY WILSON – Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum: Celebrating and Commemorating the GRI Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI),
Allan Ramsay: Father and Son Allan Ramsay, both father and son, poet and painter, were at the heart of Edinburgh Enlightenment society. The younger Ramsay
CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT KELVINGROVE Friends and their guests are cordially invited to a festive afternoon in the café at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, where
Ailsa Turner returns to our lecture programme to present her illustrated talk on the Glasgow Boys and Girls! These groups of late nineteenth century artists
James McNaught, the Associate Director and Head of Glasgow and The West at Lyon & Turnbull, be giving our September online lecture on William McInnes,
Few artists have recorded their personal lives in such detail as Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). Born in Mexico, at the age of 18 she was involved
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this lecture has been postponed to Tuesday 2nd August. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience that this change may make.
The Camel Caravan tapestry is one of the biggest tapestries in the Burrell Collection. It is also one of the most enjoyed and approachable tapestries
Lachlan Goudie will take you in a fast fling through 5,000 years of Scottish Art. In a passionate and personal account, brimming with fascinating characters
The street names of Glasgows Merchant City are a permanent reminder of the personal and corporate fortunes that were made on the back of the
The old town of Nuremberg is a medieval walled city with an impressive imperial castle, Gothic churches and timbered houses, all carefully restored. Birthplace of
GUIDED TOUR AND LUNCH ON THE TALL SHIP, GLENLEEWHERE: The Tall Ship, Glenlee, berthed next to the Riverside Museum, Glasgow G3 8RSWHEN: Wednesday 16th February
Friends are cordially invited to this year’s Christmas Event where we are pleased to offer an afternoon with fizz, festive nibbles. tea/coffee, music and a
This talk explores the remarkable contribution made by the Glasgow based artist John Knox (1778-1845) to Scottish ninetenth century painting including a discussion of his
Margaret Anderson will give the second part of her highly informative lecture series titled “The Clearances Revisited”. This follow-on lecture from her first one will
Join us for a practical Art session based on FCB Cadell’s painting, “The Orange Blind”, which is on display in Kelvingrove Art Gallery. We will
We are pleased to offer Friends the chance to visit the Hunterian Art Gallery at the University of Glasgow for guided tours of the exhibitions: Whistler:
We are pleased to offer Friends the chance to visit the Hunterian Art Gallery at the University of Glasgow for guided tours of the exhibitions: Whistler:
