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SCOTTISH MASK 8r PUPPET THEATRE CENTRE
8—10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Mon—Wed 10am—5pm; Sat 1—5pm. Thu & Fri b appointment.
Design An Scenography In Mask And Puppet Theatre Until Fri 31 Dec. Craft and design from the puppet theatre including set designs, scale models and drawings to working figures and masks. Part of Glasgow 1999.
SECC
Finnieston Quay, 287 7777. Daily Ham—11.30pm (23 & 24 Dec & 10—14 Jan 6—11.30pm; 31 Dec Ham—6pm. Closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan).
Movie Magic Thu 23 Dec—Mon 17 Jan. An exhibition of film props featuring pieces from some of the biggest films of recent years, including the Batmobile and James Bond’s Aston Martin.
TRAMWAYGABC
ABC Cinema, 326 Sauchiehall Street. For further information call 287 5699. Arc Fri 17—Sun 19 Dec. 17th Dec 5—8pm; 18th Dec & 19th Dec noon—6pm. The final project in Tramway@ series features the work of Peter McCaughey who creates a 70mm film installation in the ABC cinema on Sauchiehall Street, which closed down on 14 October this year.
TRANSMISSION GALLERY
28 King Street, 552 4813. Tue—Sat 11am—5pm.
Enrico David, Clare Stephenson and Rodger Hiorns Until Sat 18 Dec. Large- scale woven pictures by Enrico David, sculpture by Clare Stephenson and kinetic, ceramic sculpture by Rodger Hioms. Zeyad Dajani Until Sat 18 Dec. (Cellar Project). New work by Zeyad Dajani in which he creates a newly installed floor.
WOODSIDE LIBRARY
343 St George‘s Road, 332 1808. Mon, Tue & Thu llam—7pm; Wed, Fri & Sat 9am—5 m. Landmarks Of Literacy: Glasgow s Carnegie Libraries Until Sat 22 Jan. An exhibition illustrating the diversity in architectural form of libraries built in Glasgow and the United States between 1901—1915. Porto/Glasgow1999.
This section lists museums currently showing temporary exhibitions.
ART GALLERY 8: MUSEUM. KELVINGROVE
Arger Street, Kelvingrove, 287 2699. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 11am—5pm. Cafe. Free.
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Design Machine Until Sun 9 Jan. This interactive exhibition specially devised for children looks at the design process through a range of specially commissioned installations.
Glasgow At Our Feet Until Sun 9 Jan. Glasgow school pupils drew sites of specific architectural interest which in turn were used to create the design of a huge mannoleum floor in the gallery. Dunya - Glimpses Of Muslim Life Until late 1999. A new display exploring aspects of Muslim life with objects drawn from Glasgow Museums’ Muslim Art collections.
British Gas Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 1998 Until Sun 30 Jan. This annual competition attracts entries from photographers world-wide. The winning entry is Boxing Hares by Manfred Danegger of Germany.
MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT
Kelvin Hall, 1 Burnhouse Road, 287 2720. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun llam—Spm. Free.
Urban Transportation: The Future Until Mon 31 Jul. A look at urban transportation featuring a day in the life of ‘a family of the future’ which explains how lifestyle choices will be influenced by the changing technology. Part of Glasgow 1999.
PAISLEY MUSEUM 81 ART GALLERIES High Street, 889 3151. Tue—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2—5pm.
Paisley Artists Until Sat 18 Dec. The 87th annual exhibition of paintings and drawings by local artists.
Paisley Photographic Society Wed 22 Dec—Sun 30 Jan. An exhibition of work by this local photographic society.
AULD KIRK MUSEUM
The Cross, Kirkintilloch, 578 0144. Tue—Sat 10am-1pm & 2-5pm.
Annual Christmas Art And Craft Exhibition Until Sat 18 Dec. Pick up an unusual Christmas pressie at this selling exhibition of art and craft work.
BURRELL COLLECTION
2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Mon—Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 11am—5pm. Free.
Designs Of Desire Until Mon 10 Jan. The first Scottish showing of architectural and ornamental prints and drawings dating from 1500—1850, featuring over 120 European and Scottish prints and drawings. Featured artists include Durer, Boucher, William and Robert Adam, William Chambers, Piranesi and Chippendale.
SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM Museum Of Education, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Mon-Thu & Sat 10am—5pm; Fri & Sun 11am-5pm. Free. Designed in 1904 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now home to archive material on education in Scotland from 1872 onwards. Reconstructed classrooms give a flavour of Victorian, Edwardian, World War II and 19605 school days.
Artism 2000 Until Mon 31 Jan. A major exhibition organised by the Scottish Society for Autistic Children in partnership with Autismo Burgos featuring over 134 artworks by autistic children and adults from all over Europe. Showing alongside the exhibition, are new artworks created by children who attended a workshop at Glasgow’s Project Ability.
HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, 353 4773. £3.50 (£2.50). Sat & Sun lOam—4pm. Cafe and shop open daily 10am—5pm. Initially designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for a competition in 1901, this unfinished work has been completed by modern-day architects and designers in true Mackintosh style. Contemporary Scottish Artworks Until Mon 31 Jan. £3.50 (£2.50). A collection of contemporary Scottish artworks on loan from Cyril Gerber Fine Arts.
HUNTERIAN MUSEUM
University Avenue, 330 4221. Mon—Sat 9.30am-5pm. Free.
Monuments And Money Until Fri 24 Dec. A celebration of Roman architecture through coins produced over the last 500 years. Featured monuments include the Colosseum, Trajan’s Column and the Circus Maximus.
ST MUNGO MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS LIFE AND ART
2 Castle Street, 553 2557. Mon—Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 11am-5pm. Free. Sacred Spaces Until Tue 29 Feb. Photographs of the different architectural styles of religious buildings to be found in Glasgow including Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Central Mosque.
THE TALL SHIP AT GLASGOW HARBOUR
100 Stobcross Road, 339 0631. Daily lOam—Spm. £3.50 (£2.50-£2.95).
Five Thousand Days At Sea Until Sun 30 Apr. Exhibition on board the only Clydebank sailing ship still afloat in the UK documenting her adventures on the high seas between 1897 and 1919. Story In The Stones Until Sun 30 Apr. (Pumphouse Main Gallery). An exhibition looking at the impact of the industrial ages on Glasgow harbour.
EDINBURGH GALLERIES
ART GYM 8: CRAFT STUDIO
26 St Stephen Street, 225 5865. Tue—Fri 11am—6.30pm; Sat lOam-6.30pm; Sun noon—6pm.
Christmas Exhibition Until Fri 31 Dec. A wide range of arts, crafts and Christmas gifts by local artists.
THE BELLEVUE GALLERY
4 Bellevue Crescent, 557 1663. Tue—Sat noon—6pm.
2000 Pots Fri 17 Dec—Sat 22 Jan. A group show of unusual pieces for sale by some of Scotland’s leading ceramicists.
BEYOND WORDS BOOKSHOP
42—44 Cockbum Street, 226 6636. Tue—Sat 10am—6pm; Sun & Mon noon—5pm.
Steve Terry: Watching The River Flow Until Thu 7 Jan. Steve Terry captures moving water in close-up in this exhibition of monochrome prints.
BOURNE FINE ART
6 Dundas Street, 557 4050. Mon—Fri 10am—6 m; Sat 11am—2pm.
The Wil ie Tradition Until Mon 31 Jan. Paintings by John Bumet, Alexander Carse, Alexander Fraser Snr, Andrew Geddes, Walter Geikie and Thomas Sword Good.
CALTON GALLERY
10 Royal Terrace, 556 1010. Mon-Fri 10am—6pm; Sat 10am—1pm.
20th Christmas Exhibition Until Thu 23 Dec. Watercolour paintings and sculpture by British and European artists from 1750—1950, including Robin Philipson, George Houston and Antoine~ Louis Bar e.
Mixed Ex ibition Mon 10—Mon 31 Jan. Paintings from stock including works by George Houston, J.D. Fergusson, Maclauchlan Milne and PW. Adam.
CITY ART CENTRE
2 Market Street, 529 3993. Mon—Sat 10am—6pm; noon-5 m.
Housing The Peop e Until Sat 8 Jan. An exhibition exploring the history of Edinburgh’s colonies — unique houses built during the 19th century for artisans — through models, plans, photographs and objects.
Ceramic Contemporaries Until Sat 8 Jan. Ceramics by students and recent graduates from Britain and Ireland.
The Light Of The World - Christ's Story Told Through Art Until Sat 8 Jan. An exhibition bringing together paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and decorative artefacts that illustrate the life of Christ.
The Ancient Mosaics 0f Ravenna Until Sat 8 Jan. The ancient mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries AD, were faithfully reproduced by the Group of Mosaicists from the Academy of Fine Arts, Ravenna. This exhibition shows 23 of these copies complemented by embroideries inspired by the mosaics.
CONTACT GALLERY
Grindlay Court Centre, Grindlay Street Lane, 229 7941. Mon—Thu 10am—4pm; Fri lOam-me.
Big Sale 2 Until Fri 14 Jan (closed 25 Dec—5 Jan). Original artworks at discounted prices featuring prints, photographs, drawings, sculpture, glasswork and collage.
CYBERIA INTERNET CAFE
88 Hanover Street, 220 4403. Mon—Sat 10am-10pm; Sun noon-7pm.
Joyce Watt Until Fri 7 Jan. Paintings in oil, acrylic and on perspex by Joyce Watt.
THE DEAN GALLERY
Belford Road, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon—Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2—5pm. Cafe. Situated opposite the National Gallery of Modern Art, the new Dean Gallery is entirely devoted to art of the 20th century. Formerly a 19th century orphanage, it houses a large collection of work by Eduardo Paolozzi, as well as outstanding