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Studio Visit: Oliver Braid

Ironbratz Studio, 84 Miller Street, 3rd Floor, Glasgow

24 January 2012, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to the studio of emerging artist, Oliver Braid.

Sue Tompkins and William E. Jones

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

16 November 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to The Modern Institute to discuss the work of artists, Sue Tompkins and William E. Jones.

Master Slice

the duchy, Glasgow

19 October 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

Spin: Glasgow visit the artist-run gallery and studios, the duchy. Master Slice is a group show of new work by three Glasgow-based artists whose work examines the linguistic nature of an artwork’s presentation.

Peter McCaughey

Trongate 103, Glasgow

21 September 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

Join Spin: Glasgow at the Trongate 103 Visiting Artist Studio, to see the work of emerging artist, Peter McCaughey.

British Art Show 7: In the Days of the Comet

Tramway, Glasgow

20 July 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to Tramway who are participants in British Art Show 7. Spread over three of Glasgow’s key contemporary arts venues, CCA, GOMA and Tramway, British Art Show 7 comes to Glasgow with new works created especially for the city at each of the venues.

WASPS Studios Visit

The Briggat, Glasgow

15 June 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit WASPS studios at the Briggate, where we will explore the building, visit some of the artist’s studios and view the current exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Michelle Hannah.

David Dale Gallery & Studios

David Dale Gallery & Studios, Glasgow

18 May 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A look around the artists’ studios and a sneak preview of their new show, Container and Contents.

Hayley Tompkins and Luke Fowler

Modern Institute, Glasgow

20 April 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to The Modern Institute’s new gallery space in Osborne Street, to discuss the work of Glasgow-based artists, Hayley Tompkins and Luke Fowler.

Christine Borland: Cast from Nature

Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

16 March 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to Scottish artist Christine Borland’s first solo show in Glasgow in almost two decades.

The Innovators of Tradition

21 Stockwell Street, Glasgow

16 February 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A chance to learn about the work of the collective PANEL and visit their current show The Innovators of Tradition.

Living Today

Mackintosh Museum, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

19 January 2011, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to the Glasgow School of Art to see the work of Matei Bejenaru, Ross Birrell, Francis Cape, Ângela Ferreira, Jens Haaning, David Harding and Eva Merz.

Shelly Nadashi

Trongate 103, Glasgow

15 December 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

Emerging artist, Shelly Nadashi, discusses her practice and shows short films and slides of her work.

The Mutual

The Mutual, 84 Miller Street, Glasgow

17 November 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

Spin: Glasgow visit The Mutual and their current exhibition at 84 Miller Street.

Robert Barry

The Common Guild, Glasgow

20 October 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to the acclaimed New York artist Robert Barry’s exhibition, Words and Music at the Common Guild.

Raydale Dower

Trongate 103, Glasgow

15 September 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

Spin: Glasgow will be visiting the Trongate 103 Visiting Artist Studio to see the work of emerging artist, Raydale Dower, who will be talking about his practice.

Mark Handforth

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

21 July 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to The Modern Institute’s new gallery space, to view work by Mark Handforth.

Carla Scott Fullerton

Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

16 June 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to the studio of acclaimed Scottish artist Carla Scott Fullerton.

Corin Sworn

GMAC, Glasgow

19 May 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

Artist Corin Sworn shows a selection of her short films and talks about her practice.

Spin: Glasgow at GI

Various venues, Glasgow

21 April 2010

Please note there is no members’ event in April due to Spin: Glasgow’s involvement in GI – Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art (16 April-3 May 2010). Spin: Glasgow will be running Spin-off tours of GI on the 18, 24, 25 April and 1 & 3 May 2010.

Lauren Gault - Lacks

the duchy, Glasgow

17 March 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to the newly established artist-run gallery and studios – the duchy – to view their latest exhibition by emerging artist, Lauren Gault.

Love

Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow

17 February 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to Sorcha Dallas gallery to view the group exhibition, LOVE.

Visit to Claire Barclay's Studio

Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

21 January 2010, 6.30-7.30pm

A studio visit to the internationally acclaimed Scottish artist, Claire Barclay.

Ciara Philips

Washington Garcia, Glasgow

18 November 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

Spin: Glasgow’s first visit to Washington Garcia’s new permanent location, to view new work by Ciara Philips.

The Darker Ages by Torsten Lauschmann

Mary Mary, Glasgow

21 October 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to The Darker Ages by artist, Torsten Lauschmann.

Glasgow Print Studio (Trongate 103)

Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

16 September 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to Trongate 103, a new arts resource for the city of Glasgow and home to a range of Glasgow-based organisations including Glasgow Print Studio and Transmission Gallery.

ROB CHURM - Ethanol Buzzgrid

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

15 July 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

Spin: Glasgow and new host, Alistair Dearie, visit Ethanol Buzzgrid, an exhibition by Glasgow-based, artist Rob Churm.

Roni Horn

The Common Guild, Glasgow

17 June 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A visit to The Common Guild to view Roni Horn’s exhibition the tiniest piece of mirror is always the whole mirror.

Phil Collins - the world won't listen

Tramway, Glasgow

20 May 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A discussion of Phil Collins’ current solo exhibition, the world wont listen at Tramway.

Preparatory Ways

Transmission Gallery, Glasgow

15 April 2009, 6.15pm

A visit to the Transmission Gallery to discuss the new group exhibition, Preparatory Ways, featuring the work of Karen Cunningham, Yuen Fong Ling, Sophie Mackfall and Ralo Mayer.

Graham Fagen - somebodyelse

The Changing Room, Stirling

18 March 2009, 5.45-9pm

This month’s Spin: Glasgow travels to Stirling to see a solo exhibition of work by Graham Fagen.

Studio Visit: Toby Paterson

73 Robertson Street, Glasgow

18 February 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A special opportunity to visit the studio of Glasgow artist, Toby Paterson.

Karla Black

Mary Mary, Glasgow

21 January 2009, 6.30-7.30pm

A solo show of new work by Karla Black.

Katy Dove

The Platform, Easterhouse

19 November 2008, 6.30-7.30pm

New work by Katy Dove, the culmination of a two-year residency at Platform.

Grier Edmundson

Washington Garcia, Glasgow

15 October 2008, 6.30-7.30pm

Join the curators of Washington Garcia and our Spin host Alhena Katsof to discuss Grier Edmundson’s first solo exhibition in Glasgow.

Simulated Patient

Glasgow University Medical School, Glasgow

16 July 2008, 6.30pm

A visit to the Glasgow University Medical School to see Simulated Patient, an exhibition curated by one of Scotland’s major artists, Christine Borland.

MFA Degree Show

Tramway, Glasgow

18 June 2008, 6.30pm

A tour of the MFA degree show and the opportunity to meet some of the exhibiting artists.

E.J. Major

Street Level, Glasgow

21 May 2008, 6.30pm

A visit of E.J. Major’s first solo show, Try To Do Things We All Can Understand.

Wilhelm Sasnal

66-68 Osbourne St, Glasgow

16 April 2008, 6.30pm

A short film by Polish artist Wilhelm Sasnal, specially commissioned for Gi Festival, exploring the issue of Polish emigration through recent events in the city.

Artist's Studio Visit - Kenny Hunter

Anniesland, Glasgow

19 March 2008, 6pm

An exclusive visit to Kenny Hunter’s artist studio.

Craig Mulholland - Grandes Et Petites Machines

Glasgow School of Art

20 February 2008, 5.45pm

An exploration of Craig Mulholland’s solo show at Glasgow School of Art.

Spencer Sweeney

Modern Institute, Glasgow

16 January 2008, 6.30pm

A first-time visit to the Modern Institute to view the work of Spencer Sweeney.

Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

21 November 2007, 6.30pm

A visit to GOMA to view the permanent collection including its recent purchases.

Seventh Heaven by Raphael Danke

Sorcha Dallas, Glasgow

17 October 2007, 6.30pm

A visit to Sorcha Dallas’ gallery to look at the exhibition Seventh Heaven by Berlin-based artist Raphael Danke (born 1970).

Glittering Shadows

Q! Studio Gallery, 87-91 Saltmarket, Glasgow

19 September 2007, 6.30pm

Artist Dani Marti will talk about his new exhibition of large-scale woven works and videos that borrow from the language of documentary.

Scottish Printmakers Summer Show 2007

Glasgow Print Studio, Glasgow

18 July 2007, 6.30pm

A visit to Glasgow Print Studio to see their annual Summer Show and view the Studio’s facilities.

The Dos Equis Series: Betrayal

261 High Street, Merchant City, Glasgow

20 June 2007, 6.30pm

A visit to the only Scottish showing of work by eight emerging Mexico-based visual artists housed in an atmospheric workshop in the Merchant City.

Today your love, tomorrow the world

Lowsalt, 265 Renfrew Street, Glasgow

16 May 2007, 6.30pm

A visit to Lowsalt, a Glasgow-based, artist-led, not for profit organisation which provides opportunities for artists to produce and exhibit work.

Max Hymes

Glasgow Sculpture Workshop, Glasgow

18 April 2007, 6.30pm

A solo show of work by London-based sculptor, Max Hymnes, in Glasgow Sculpture Studios’ new gallery space.

Katy Dove and Victoria Morton

Tramway, Glasgow

21 March 2007, 6.30pm

A chance to view new work by two of Scotland’s most intriguing contemporary artists, Katy Dove and Victoria Morton, showing together for the first time.

Rob Kennedy

Transmission Gallery, Glasgow

21 February 2007, 6.30pm

Rob Kennedy’s new exhibition Something is wrong here, something should be done about it, will be under discussion.

Catherine Sullivan

CCA, Glasgow

17 January 2007, 6.30pm

A discussion of LA-based artist, Catherine Sullivan’s first Scottish exhibition at the CCA.

Stephen Hurrel

Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow

15 November 2006, 6.30pm

Artist Stephen Hurrel talks about his public art work, The Rings, sited in Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries.

David Stamp

Glasgow Project Room, Glasgow

18 October 2006, 6.30pm

A visit to Glasgow Project Room to view new video work by Glasgow-based artist, David Stamp.

Torsten Lauschmann

Mary Mary Gallery, Glasgow

20 September 2006, 6.30pm

A visit to Mary Mary, a small artist-run commercial gallery, to view new photographic works and film/video projections by Glasgow-based artist, Torsten Lauschmann.

Test Transmission

CCA, Glasgow

19 July 2006, 6.30pm

A visit to the CCA’s latest exhibition, Test Transmission.

Hiscox MFA Degree Show 2006

Tramway, Glasgow

21 June 2006, 6.30pm

A tour and talk round the Hiscox MFA Degree Show with artist Ruth Barker.

Glasgow Sculpture Studios

Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Glasgow

17 May 2006

Join artist Ruth Barker on a visit to Glasgow Sculpture Studios in this first Spin: Glasgow event.

Spin: Glasgow Tours for Glasgow International 2006

Various Venues, Glasgow

22 April 2006

Free tours to visit some of the key exhibitions during Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art with Spin: Glasgow.

In The Poem About Love You Don’t Write The Word Love

CCA, Glasgow

15 November 2005

A tour round the exhibition with its curator, Tanya Leighton.

ArtInsight

City Inn, Glasgow

18 October 2005

A discussion about the contemporary art market with gallerist, Kenny Shackter, as part of a new initiative to encourage new collectors to the art market, ArtInsight.

Barbara Kruger

Tramway, Glasgow

21 September 2005

John Calcutt, writer and lecturer at Glasgow School of Art, and Lorraine Wilson, curator at Tramway, discuss Barbara Kruger’s exhibition, Twelve.