Studio 44 Gallery

27/05/2026

Here's a selection of some of the 3D pieces in the current exhibition, Art from a Small Island, showcasing the work of artists living and working in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae. Open Tues-Sat 11am-5pm until 20th June.

26/05/2026

20/05/2026

I always get a bit anxious and excited when new work arrives in the gallery. This exhibition brings together such a diverse range and eclectic mix of work from artists living and working in Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae I knew it would be a challenge. But its coming together very nicely, and I cant wait for you to see it. The opening event is on Sunday 2-4pm, if you want a sneak peek. X

20/05/2026

That's a wrap! The QUARTET exhibition finished on Sunday and the gallery is now preparing to take delivery of work for the next exhibition. I would like to thank everyone who visited, and to those who made a purchase. Your support for the gallery and the exhibiting artists is much appreciated, and so vital in ensuring art and artists stay part of the scene in Largs.

09/05/2026

QUARTET exhibitor Roy Burgoyne's love affair with clay started in 1990 when he took night classes in Aukland, New Zealand. Working primarily as a thrower, he enjoys exploring vessels in all forms and firing techniques. Now living in South Ayrshire, Roy is inspired by the wonderful coastline and the river Clyde where his forefathers helped shape an industrial Scotland.
The gallery is open 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. The exhibition finishes next Saturday. Roy Burgoyne Ceramics

06/05/2026

This week we feature the work of Gregory Moore, one of the QUARTET artists showing in the gallery.

Originally hailing from Northern Ireland, Gregory is an artist and printmaker now based in East Ayrshire. A graduate of Belfast Art College, he is also a member of the Glasgow Print Studio. Gregory draws inspiration from the landscape, its unique character, and the wildlife it supports, seeking to convey the mood, beauty, and atmosphere of these environments through his paintings and prints. His preferred medium for painting is pastel, though he also works with acrylics and oils. In his printmaking practice, he employs various techniques but specialises primarily in etching. Gregory regularly teaches painting and printmaking and frequently demonstrates his methods for art clubs and societies.

We are open from 11 to 5, Tuesday to Saturday until 17 May.

01/05/2026

QUARTET exhibitor Samantha Briggs is a self-taught painter, who switched careers in 2020 to focus on art full-time, reconnecting with a childhood passion. Working from her countryside garden studio, she draws inspiration from nature and her travels, using her collection of bird photographs for her current series. Her paintings emphasize subject matter, feature loose brushwork, and employ cropped compositions to create intensity and connection, capturing the unique charm of each species.

You can view all the work from 11am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday until 17 May.

28/04/2026

QUARTET is now open. The exhibition features the work of four amazing Ayrshire artists. Today we feature the work of Dianne Gardner.

Dianne has lived and worked on the West Coast of Scotland since 1972. Her contemporary Still Life and Landscape paintings have been widely exhibited in Scotland, including the selective open exhibitions organised by The Royal Scottish Academy, The Society of Scottish Artists and the Royal Glasgow Institute. An elected member of The Paisley Art Institute and The Glasgow Society of Women Artists she has shown work in many galleries including Thompson’s in London and The Torrance Gallery in Edinburgh.

1. Canal 2. Grannies Teacloth 3. Still Life 1

You can view all the work from 11am - 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday until 17 May.