The Wyllieum

The Wyllieum Art Gallery The Wyllieum is managed and operated by The George Wyllie Foundation 2019, registered charity number SC049369.

Our purpose is to act as a collector and exhibiter of works of art, including in particular works of art by George Wyllie, and promoting more widely the exhibition and enjoyment of works of art; promoting education in relation to the works of George Wyllie and the wider arts, heritage and culture of Scotland including the influences of George Wyllie
and of other artists, and such other similar charitable purposes or charitable institutions as the Trustees shall think fit.

Who remembers the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988? If you visited you may well have seen some intriguing oversized eyewe...
23/05/2026

Who remembers the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988? If you visited you may well have seen some intriguing oversized eyewear; George Wyllie’s Rose Tinted Spectacles.

It is an artwork that artist Campbell Mackintosh helped to make with George Wyllie. Visit our Upstairs Basement to see a new exhibition ‘Statistical Destiny’ by Campbell Mackintosh, open now until 13th June.

📷 The George Wyllie Estate

After the Garden Festival

*One week left to see current exhibition*“Cultivator” by Gareth Fisher PRSA, 1995. is the current President of the . He ...
22/05/2026

*One week left to see current exhibition*

“Cultivator” by Gareth Fisher PRSA, 1995.

is the current President of the . He tends to work in plaster but also makes constructions with wood and stone as well as sometimes casting in bronze. The act of construction is significant in Fisher’s practice, and the combination of solid form and construction comes together increasingly in his more recent watercolour studies. In both his early and more recent work, Fisher combines realism with abstract motifs.

The bronze figurative element in this work on display at the Wyllieum also appears in another form in his work which is on display as part of the RSA annual exhibition which opened recently.

Born in Cumbria in 1951, Fisher attended Edinburgh College of Art from 1969 to 1976 gaining a Diploma in Sculpture before continuing with postgraduate study. During the late 1970s and 80s Fisher worked from a studio in Edinburgh and became Chairperson of the New 57 Gallery. In the 90s Fisher began working as a lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, becoming Professor of Sculpture in 2006.

Gareth Fisher was elected the President of the Royal Scottish Academy in 2022.

📷 Garth Ivan

Calling all art-lovers, why not take a trip “Doon the water” for a wee day out? Swipe across to find out more. We’re ope...
19/05/2026

Calling all art-lovers, why not take a trip “Doon the water” for a wee day out? Swipe across to find out more. We’re open Wednesday-Sunday 12-5pm and entry is free.

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17/05/2026

Professor Richard Demarco with Arthur Watson PPRSA discussing Arthur’s curation of the current exhibition at the Wyllieum and enthusing about the Wyllieesque river traffic

From the Clyde to Sarajevo and the Venice Lagoon.

Until 31st May

Remembering George Wyllie today as it’s the anniversary of his passing, age 90, in 2012.The Wyllieum was created to cele...
15/05/2026

Remembering George Wyllie today as it’s the anniversary of his passing, age 90, in 2012.
The Wyllieum was created to celebrate his work, life and legacy and we hope he would have been proud.

📷Alan Dimmick

*Exhibition from 22nd May-13th June*Opening event 23rd May 2-5pm. A new exhibition ‘Statistical Destiny’ by artist Campb...
14/05/2026

*Exhibition from 22nd May-13th June*

Opening event 23rd May 2-5pm.

A new exhibition ‘Statistical Destiny’ by artist Campbell Macintosh is opening soon in our upstairs basement.

A signmaker by trade, 20 years ago Campbell rekindled his early love of art. His work is mostly figurative and intuitive abstract and has been exhibited in West Kilbride and The Beacon Greenock summer exhibition. In his early years in sign-making he was involved in George Wyllie’s artwork ‘see the world through rose tinted spectacles, ’supplying the pink perspex lenses.

12/05/2026

From the Clyde to Sarajevo to the Venice Lagoon.

Curated by Arthur Watson

Until 31st May at the Wyllieum.

In partnership with Royal Scottish Academy (RSA)

Room for Art is a community-led creative project designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment where people can expl...
08/05/2026

Room for Art is a community-led creative project designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment where people can explore art, connect with others, and support their wellbeing.

Through a series of guided workshops and collaborative sessions, participants are encouraged to experiment with different creative techniques, express themselves freely, and build confidence in their abilities. The project places a strong focus on inclusivity and accessibility, helping to reduce social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging. By bringing people together through creativity, Room for Art promotes positive mental health, personal growth, and meaningful community connection.

In partnership with

Our current exhibition in gallery 1 focuses on George Wyllie’s recognition by the RSA, his nominators and contemporaries...
25/04/2026

Our current exhibition in gallery 1 focuses on George Wyllie’s recognition by the RSA, his nominators and contemporaries.

Just one of the many artefacts and documents within the George Wyllie archives at the Wyllieum, courtesy of the George Wyllie Estate, is his academician’s medal, seen here.

If you are interested in finding out more, for research or for pleasure, please get in touch at [email protected]

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Customs House Way
Greenock
PA151EG

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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