Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery Perth Art Gallery is open from Thursday to Monday from 10am.
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We offer an exciting programme of exhibitions and displays from the nationally important collections of Perth & Kinross, complemented by touring exhibitions and a range of special events and activities. We aim to provide opportunities for individuals, families, schools, community groups and researchers to engage with the collections and discover more.

Today's with Art UK is all about murals!Our pick is this work by Nicolas Dixon, which can be found in Oldfield Lane, L...
04/06/2026

Today's with Art UK is all about murals!

Our pick is this work by Nicolas Dixon, which can be found in Oldfield Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

🔵 🟡 'Bielsa the Redeemer' in Leeds United colours shows Marcelo Bielsa in the pose of the 'Christ the Redeemer' statue, which famously towers over Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The piece took a week to paint, after the artist projected the image onto the wall in the middle of the night to get the outline, and then painted the backdrop in his abstract style. The words ‘marchando juntos dos mil veinte’ surround Bielsa – meaning 'Marching on together 2020' in Spanish. Andy McVeigh assisted with the painting of the piece.

Join us for an in‑conversation event about the Scottish Colourists and their lasting influence. Rhona Corbett, Head of M...
03/06/2026

Join us for an in‑conversation event about the Scottish Colourists and their lasting influence. Rhona Corbett, Head of Museums and Collections at Culture Perth and Kinross, will talk with Alice Strang, award‑winning art historian and curator, about the artists, their work, and the behind‑the‑scenes process of creating a major exhibition.

📅 Thu 18 June 2026
🕡️ 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
📍 Perth Art Gallery
👛 £7.50/£5 - Ticket link in the comments below 👇

📸 Iona by Samuel John Peploe (b.1871, d. 1935). On loan from The Hugo Burge Foundation courtesy Lyon & Turnbull.Peploe f...
03/06/2026

📸 Iona by Samuel John Peploe (b.1871, d. 1935). On loan from The Hugo Burge Foundation courtesy Lyon & Turnbull.

Peploe first visited Iona in 1920 with fellow Scottish Colourist F.C.B. Cadell, and they returned together most summers. He especially loved the rocky north of the island and its views across to Mull.

Inspired by Iona’s light and changeable weather, Peploe painted the island in all conditions. He moved away from the warm colours of his still lifes, using cool greens and blues instead. Iona became a peaceful escape from life in Edinburgh, and its picture-postcard scenery also meant that his paintings were readily saleable.

On display in 'The Scottish Colourists Revealed' until 26 October 2026.

🙏 Supported by Aviva & Lyon & Turnbull

🖼️ Paintings on display include works from the collection of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) , Aviva, National Trust for Scotland, University of Dundee, The University of Edinburgh, and The Hugo Burge Foundation.

Good morning! Will we exercise the grey matter working this morning? Where in the late 1800s, in Perth, would you find G...
02/06/2026

Good morning! Will we exercise the grey matter working this morning? Where in the late 1800s, in Perth, would you find G. D. Taylor?

Sometimes artists begin with colour and shapes instead of drawing. Join us to explore bright colours, paint bold shapes ...
01/06/2026

Sometimes artists begin with colour and shapes instead of drawing. Join us to explore bright colours, paint bold shapes and add lines, inspired by the Scottish Colourists.

You’ll take a quick look in the gallery to learn about the artists, then create your own colourful artwork using paint, pens and pastels. It’s relaxed, creative and fun – no experience needed.

🖌️ All materials are provided.
🚸 For children aged 4–8 years.

🗓️ Sun 14 June 2026
🕥️ 10.30am – 11.30am
📍 Perth Art Gallery
👛 £4 - Ticket link in the comments below 👇

Happy first of the month, everyone! As June begins, it also marks the start of the meteorological summer. 😎 Summer 1914 ...
01/06/2026

Happy first of the month, everyone! As June begins, it also marks the start of the meteorological summer. 😎

Summer 1914 by JD Fergusson.

Ref: 1992.271

🌑 Once in a blue moon?Inspired by today's full moon, a blue moon, here's "Perth Rail Bridge by Moonlight" by Janet Hoope...
31/05/2026

🌑 Once in a blue moon?

Inspired by today's full moon, a blue moon, here's "Perth Rail Bridge by Moonlight" by Janet Hooper.

The railway boom of the mid-19th century transformed Perthshire and the Scottish Highlands. A direct rail link to the rest of Britain brought an influx of artists and holidaymakers, leaving a lasting mark on landscape painting.

As trains carved their way through dramatic glens, hills, and valleys, they revealed new vistas and perspectives—opening up fresh compositions and artistic possibilities.

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This photograph, taken around 1940, comes from the Molly Forgan Collection and shows a former 18th‑century building that...
30/05/2026

This photograph, taken around 1940, comes from the Molly Forgan Collection and shows a former 18th‑century building that once stood at the corner of Perth’s High Street and Watergate. The building was demolished in 1954 to make way for an extension to the General Accident building on the left, which was completed in September 1959.

Ref: MJ3622

📢 WE'RE RECRUITING!✅ Part-time Venues Cleaning Assistant Culture Perth & Kinross are looking for a reliable Cleaning Ass...
29/05/2026

📢 WE'RE RECRUITING!

✅ Part-time Venues Cleaning Assistant

Culture Perth & Kinross are looking for a reliable Cleaning Assistant to work at Perth Art Gallery and occasionally other Culture Perth & Kinross venues in Perth City.

Duties include cleaning toilets, floors, desks and staff areas, using a buffing machine, emptying bins, and managing waste and recycling.

Previous cleaning experience in an office, public or commercial setting is required.

⏰ 10 hours p/w
🗓️ Permanent post
🏧 £25,640 per annum pro rata (£13.66 per hour)
⏳ Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thu 4 June 2026.
🗣️ Interviews will be held on Wed 17 June 2026.

Full details on our website 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/cpkcareers

Join us for a special in-conversation event exploring the enduring legacy of the Scottish Colourists with Rhona Corbett,...
29/05/2026

Join us for a special in-conversation event exploring the enduring legacy of the Scottish Colourists with Rhona Corbett, Head of Museums and Collections at Culture Perth and Kinross, in conversation with award-winning art historian and curator, Alice Strang.

📅 Thu 18 June 2026
🕡️ 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
📍 Perth Art Gallery
👛 £7.50/£5
🎟️ https://www.perthshireboxoffice.com/whats-on/revealing-the-scottish-colourists

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Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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