Glasgow
United Kingdom
A powerhouse of contemporary art in the UK, Glasgow is known for its Turner Prize-winning artists, the Glasgow School of Art, and a thriving gallery scene. The city hosts the Glasgow International festival of contemporary art and is home to numerous artist-run spaces.
21 galleries
David Dale Gallery
non profit
A non-profit contemporary art space and studios providing a supportive environment for emerging artists to develop and exhibit work.
daviddalegallery.co.ukGlasgow Print Studio
art center
An internationally acclaimed center for printmaking providing workshops, exhibition spaces, and learning programs for contemporary artists.
glasgowprintstudio.co.ukGlasgow Sculpture Studios
art center
A centre for research, production, and presentation of contemporary sculptural practices, providing studio space and a public gallery.
glasgowsculpturestudios.orgGoMA / Gallery of Modern Art
museum
Glasgow's primary contemporary art museum, housed in a neoclassical landmark and featuring works by local and international artists.
glasgowlife.org.ukGood Press
non profit
A volunteer-run space dedicated to the promotion, distribution, and production of independent artist-led publications and ephemera.
goodpress.co.ukHunterian Art Gallery
museum
Part of Scotland's oldest public museum, it houses significant collections of work by James McNeill Whistler and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
gla.ac.ukKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
museum
A firm favorite in Glasgow, this museum features 22 themed galleries showcasing everything from fine art to natural history in a stunning Victorian building.
glasgowlife.org.ukKendall Koppe
commercial gallery
Established in 2011, this gallery focuses on under-represented voices, particularly queer and female artists, and hosts a yearly artist residency.
kendallkoppe.galleryMarket Gallery
non profit
A charitable visual arts organization run by a committee of volunteers, supporting experimental and artist-led projects in Glasgow's East End.
marketgallery.orgPatricia Fleming Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing established and emerging artists across two locations in the heart of Glasgow.
patricia-fleming.comPlatform
art center
A community-focused arts venue in Easterhouse providing a varied program of exhibitions, performance, and workshops.
platform-online.co.ukQueens Park Railway Club
non profit
An artist-run space located on the platform of Queens Park Railway Station, hosting a programme of exhibitions and events.
queensparkrailwayclub.co.ukReid Gallery, Glasgow School of Art
art center
The Glasgow School of Art Exhibitions Department curates a year-round public programme of contemporary art, design, and architecture.
gsa.ac.ukStreet Level Photoworks
art center
A leading photography center and gallery providing an accessible program of local and international lens-based media and production facilities.
streetlevelphotoworks.orgThe Burrell Collection
museum
An extensive collection of over 8,000 objects including Chinese art, stained glass, and paintings by Degas and Rodin, located in Pollok Country Park.
burrellcollection.comThe Common Guild
non profit
A visual arts organization that commissions and presents ambitious contemporary art projects, exhibitions, and events in diverse locations.
thecommonguild.org.ukThe Modern Institute | Aird's Lane
commercial gallery
A second location for The Modern Institute, showcasing large-scale installations and solo exhibitions from its roster of international artists.
themoderninstitute.comThe Modern Institute | Osborne Street
commercial gallery
Founded in Glasgow in 1997, The Modern Institute is a leading contemporary art gallery working with established and emerging artists.
themoderninstitute.comThe Pipe Factory
non profit
An artist-led space for art and design, dedicated to the production and dissemination of artists' work and ideas in a former clay pipe factory.
thepipefactory.co.uk