The Art Department, Paisley

02/06/2026

Our best-selling small bowls are back in stock in lovely pastel colours and Paisley patterns.

To celebrate our first year of opening on 25th June, we have reduced many items. Pop in and bag a bargain!

29/05/2026

It's the final countdown to submission deadline for the Big Art Show 2026. You've got till midnight on 31st May 2026 to enter up to 6 artworks for selection. https://bigartshow2026.artcall.org
Show runs at The Art Department, Paisley 29 Aug-14 Nov with over 1000 works. Biggest show in the west, open, inclusive and great sales op too.. :)

27/05/2026

Big Art Show 2026 is hotting up nicely over 1000 submissions so far. Scotland's largest open inclusive art exhibition. Deadline for free submissions 31 May. any artist, any medium. Enter here https://bigartshow2026.artcall.org
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27/05/2026

📣 We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join our team at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!

The Production Manager will work collaboratively with the PPP team across artistic, producing, design and technical departments to help realise our work, utilising a range of practical, hands-on, and creative problem-solving skills to help drive the company forward.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of £34,000 on a 2-year contract, with the possibility of an extension.

Deadline to apply: Mon 22 June, 12pm (noon)

Find out more and how to apply – link in comments ⬇️

26/05/2026

Hot weather calls for small bites in picky bowls - we have some new sets in stock, along with sauce dishes, chopsticks and these fab coasters.

Or how about this vintage Ambleside Scraffito bowl for the collectors out there.

We're open till 4pm. Catch the last few days of our Urban Sketch show while you're in.

22/05/2026

As this lovely weather heats up get in some Painting classes with artist Ann Vance. last two classes of this season Sat 23 May and Sat 30 May 12-3pm book online here https://art-department.org/painting/ or pay at door. The Art Department 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW

Ann Vance Led by artist Ann Vance, this workshop explores the use of watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oil paint. The workshops are aimed at beginners or artists interested in expanding their practice towards experimentation and abstraction.Ann Vance’s schedule of classes recommence in Feb 2026 on...

21/05/2026

Countdown is progressing - 10 days to submission deadline - Big Art Show 2026 held at The Art Department, Paisley enter up to 6 artworks https://bigartshow2026.artcall.org

20/05/2026

Lovely work op from one of our award winning past Featured Artists, Jade Stout ...

Apply now to Visual Arts Scotland's new open call to exhibit at 'Strata', an upcoming summer showcase at Inverness Creative Academy of work that explores landscape through layering, material and time.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 31 May.

The exhibition builds on VAS’ recent programme exploring contemporary relationships to landscape and is delivered in partnership with Wasps, whose Inverness Creative Academy provides a vital platform for artists working in the Highlands and beyond. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting artists across Scotland and creating opportunities for engagement outside the Central Belt.

'Strata' brings this approach into focus: a locally situated exhibition with national reach, foregrounding material practice while opening new pathways for artists and audiences in the Highlands.

🔗 For more information and to apply, click the link: https://tinyurl.com/mr3yadb6

20/05/2026

It's Father's Day on 21st June. Treat him to a gift he'll love from The Art Department. We've got some cool items in store to suit all tastes and budgets!

Art lover dad - how about a photo of his favourite pub or this delightful Robin image by Ramsden Framing Co.

Stylish dad - ceramic mug, beaker and pendant - made by David Gillanders - we have a full range of his ceramics in stock.

Coffee lover dad - this Mogga cafetiere and New York cup - wake dad up with his favourite brew.

Whisky lover dad - this ice bucket and glasses would go nicely with a bottle of the finest.

We have a range of fantastic cards in which are blank for your own message.

19/05/2026

We have some new stock in this week 👇👇👇

Blue and white oriental pots (from £2)

Perfect piggy banks to save your pennies for holidays (£7.50)

William Morris bird cups (£24 for all 4 in a presentation box)

Loveheart mirrors £15

Maxwell Williams large majolica platter £28.50

Maxwell Williams nite life set of 4 cups (in a presentation box)

Pop in for a browse, we're open till 4pm.