Exhibitions
APRIL EXHIBITION
A lively mixed exhibition of paintings from many of our gallery artists, along with a special feature of new paintings from Stuart Buchanan. Other artists include including David Smith RSW, Linda Park, Andrew Scott George, Mary Davidson, and Tony Allain. There are also a number of new small unframed works from Mhairi McGregor, Jayne Stokes, James Harrigan and more.
MARION DRUMMOND : THROUGH THE SEASONS
A full solo exhibition of Marion Drummond’s work is a rare thing, and we are delighted to host this, her first in many years. Marion has exhibited with Morningside Gallery from its inception and this large body of work reflects her ongoing interest in the human form, and her second love, flowers. A year in the making, we follow the changing seasons and colours through Marion’s fluid and joyous mark making.
Spring Exhibition
Our Spring Exhibition is a lively mixed exhibition featuring many of our regular exhibiting artists. We are also delighted to introduce John Kingsley RSW PAI to the gallery, with a group of six new abstract paintings. All work is available to purchase and will be added to the website as it arrives over the coming weeks.
Kimono Journeys
Kate Bentley’s ‘Kimono Journeys’ opens on Saturday 3rd of February 2024. This group of around twenty five paintings weaves together Kate’s interest in traditional kimonos as works of art in their own right and her love of the human form; it is a breathtaking body of work that conveys both the beauty and the drama of its subject matter.
BETH ROBERTSON FIDDES : TIDAL LIGHT
Crashing tides, breaking light, rock pools of immeasurable depth and kaleidoscopic reflections. Beth’s paintings have an other worldly quality to them, conveying perfectly the magnitude and mystery of the Scottish landscapes she paints and the sense and scale of being a person within them. This group of ten new paintings explores the unique tidal light of the West coast where Beth lives and works.
Winter Exhibition
We launch our Winter Exhibition in November with new paintings from Morag Muir, Simon Laurie, Jennifer Irvine, Gordon Mitchell, Euan McGregor, Andrew Thompson, and Allan MacDonald. Paintings by other artists will continue to arrive throughout December and will be added to the website.
Winter Song
This is an online exhibition, featuring a curated selection of original paintings, ceramics, and small works that sing with the gentle palette and unique light of winter. Although online in presentation, all works are available to view in the gallery anytime.
Stephen Mangan Solo Exhibition
We are delighted to announce our second solo show of Stephen Mangan’s work this October, with around twenty new paintings. Stephen creates another world through his paintings, one which is at once familiar and otherworldly. Through his carefully planned out compositions and his slow, meticulous approach to painting, he creates a world with arresting presence and stillness. Please contact us for early access to the images and information about the Private View.
October Exhibition
This October features new work from Julian Mason, Ann Oram, Carina Prigmore, Nael Hanna, Stuart Buchanan, dale Bissland, Marion Drummond, Brian Henderson, and Jennifer Mackenzie.
Jack Morrocco Solo Exhibition 2023
We are delighted to welcome Jack Morrocco back to the gallery in September 2023 for his third solo exhibition, In Good Company. The exhibition runs from Saturday the 9th of September to Sunday the 24th of September. Alongside the exhibition, the gallery will launch a new book that tells the story of Jack and his artistic journey so far. Beautifully illustrated and featuring chapters on each of Jack’s subject matter, In Good Company offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Scotland’s most collectable artists. Please contact us for more about the exhibition, Private View and book.
Festival Exhibition
This is a fantastic exhibition that features many of our established gallery artists, along with a number of artists exhibiting with us for the first time. You’ll find work from Francis Boag, George Birrell, Shona Barr, Allan MacDonald, June Carey, Peter Munro, Carina Prigmore, Louis Sinclair McNally and Jane Cruickshank…
Peter King : Between Two Islands
Arran based artist Peter King has been a gallery favourite here in Morningside for a number of years now and we are excited to announce his first solo show with us, which will take place this July.
Summer Exhibition
Our mixed Summer Exhibition features a number of artists, including Ann Oram RSW, Ruth Nicol, David Schofield RGI , Robert Kelsey PAI FRSA, Paul Kennedy, Robert McAulay and Lynn McGregor RSW.
SCOTT NAISMITH : RECURSION
Our annual Scott Naismith solo exhibition returns! We look forward to welcoming Scott back for his annual solo show with us, this year entitled Recursion. Please contact us for more information about the private view and meet the artist event, and to reserve or purchase.
20th Birthday Exhibition
A Mixed Exhibition, featuring new paintings from Marion Drummond, Nael Hanna, Gordon Wilson, Rose Raine, Simon Laurie RSW RGI, Stuart Buchanan, and Jennifer Mackenzie. We hope you will join us in the gallery on Saturday the 22nd of April for drinks between 2 and 4pm.
GORDON MITCHELL RSA RSW RGI
The familiar becomes strange and the strange familiar, in an exhibition of Gordon Mitchell’s paintings. Gordon’s unparalleled draughtsmanship and imaginative liaisons make for a visually rich and thought provoking debut exhibition here at Morningside Gallery. Take a Closer Look opens Saturday 1st April and runs until April 16th.
SPRING EXHIBITION
Our Mixed Spring Exhibition features many of our regular exhibiting artists, alongside returning artists Morag Muir PAI RSW, and Ann Wegmuller RSW RWS. You’ll find springs finest flowers from Marion Drummond PAI, George Birrell’s jewel like harbour scenes and Andrew Thompson’s exquisite paintings of Qing Pottery.
Georgina McMaster
Into the Wild features paintings based on Georgina’s recent research trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya, alongside some of her much loved Scottish wildlife. Georgina will be in the gallery from 2 – 4 pm on Saturday the 18th of February to meet and greet guests.
Small Paintings 2023
Our annual Small Paintings Exhibition features over 400 small, unframed original paintings, all priced at £600 and under.
Jack Morrocco FRSA
The Language of Light opens on Saturday the 22nd of October and will feature over 40 paintings, spanning all of Jack Morrocco’s painting styles and subject matter. An artist truly led by his subject, Jack’s style changes as he moves between studio flowers and silverware, lily ponds and the cafes and courtyards of Mediterranean Europe.
Jennifer Irvine RGI RSW
This much awaited exhibition of 25 paintings will take viewers on a journey through all of Jennifer’s favourite painting locations and a few new ones, from the dappled light of Provence to the northern light of Tiree.