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New exhibition Highlights Scottish Artists who became Global Stars of Art History
Border Crossings: Ten Scottish Masters of Modern Art
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
Opens Saturday 28 June 2025. Runs until Sunday 14 June 2026
FREE
Ten pioneering modern Scottish artists are the subject of a new exhibition at The McManus, opening later this month.
The bold visions and international acclaim have placed them among the greats of global art history. These artists are Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Robert Colquhoun, William Crozier, Alan Davie, William Gear, William Johnstone, Robert MacBryde, Eduardo Paolozzi, William Scott and William Turnbull.
All ten made a unique contribution to the development of modern art worldwide. All ten left their home country to achieve success. All ten were immersed in international…
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Live Art Performances at The McManus
Saturday 29 October 2022, 12pm-4pm
The McManus is delighted to present Alastair MacLennan: Beyond the Archive a collaboration between the University of Dundee and Leisure & Culture Dundee. In 1992 The McManus staged Alastair MacLennan’s CAN’T CANT as part of the exhibition A Decade of Fine Art, celebrating the first ten years of the School of Fine Art. CAN’T CANT was performed over several days, between the Victoria Gallery and the gallery housing the Decade show. Thirty years after this seminal event, and approaching his 80th birthday, MacLennan premiers a new actuation SIBILANT MISCIBLE here at The McManus.
We also present two artists who have created new work in response to the Alastair MacLennan Archive. Hattie Godfrey selected by artist collective Bbeyond in…
Dundee Women's Trail Schools Project
A 'Small Steps' Dundee Women's Trail leaflet has been launched to allow children and families to learn more about some of the notable women connected to Dundee
The outreach project worked with over 125 children from Rosebank Primary School, Our Lady’s RC Primary School and St. Joseph’s RC Primary School. Primary 5 classes worked with a team of artists to learn about a selection of the women featured in the original Dundee Women’s trail. Through portraiture, storytelling and comics the children created and imagined what life would have been like for these women and these works informed the 'Small Steps' leaflet.
The work created during the six month project will be on show at The McManus and will be open to the public on weekdays until Thursday 23 June…
Formal Donation of Ship Models and Paintings from The Fraternity of Masters & Seamen to Dundee's Permanent Collection
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum are pleased to share the news of a significant new donation to the City's permanent collection by The Fraternity of the Seamen, Dundee. The material, which previously had been on long term loan to the museum since 1876, has been formally donated to the City's permanent collection. The collection includes eight artworks and three ship of the line models.
This significant and important collection has had a long association with the museum, having first been offered for display by the Fraternity in 1876. An 1879 Free Library Report describes the collection as 'a valuable and interesting collection of pictures and models belonging to the Seamen Fraternity'. Ever since, they have played an essential role in the museum's…
Scottish Creations at The McManus
This week The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum is showcasing art works produced in their partnership project with Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust, START group. The work is now part of a bigger collection of works called Scottish Creations in collaboration with ‘Scottish Ensemble’ and ‘Creative Lives’ exploring a whole range of stories – musical, visual, literal and digital.
In this year of Scotland’s Stories, the project was created to celebrate storytelling from cities all over the country. It features curated works of art from poetry, to weaving and printing submitted by members of the local communities.
The work has been part of a touring concert and exhibition stopping off at Mull, Skye, Inverness, Shetland, Aberdeen and finally here at The McManus in Dundee…
Memories and Stories with ST/ART at The McManus
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is very excited to be working in partnership with Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust as part of a national ‘Year of Scotland’s Stories’ community project called ‘Scottish Creations’.
Inspired by the resilience of the UK’s non-professional art sector during this challenging year and in celebration of 2022 Year of Scotland's Stories, Creative Lives and Scottish Ensemble have invited local amateur artists from across the country to respond to the theme of storytelling through a range of artforms: visual art, sculpture, poetry, creative writing and photography. These creative responses will form part of both travelling and digital exhibitions, celebrating and sharing the diversity and creativity of Scotland.
The…
Dundee leisure and culture venues get on board with new gift card
A new local gift card to help boost tourism and support efforts to keep spending local is set for launch in Dundee. The new Dundee Gift Card is part of a Scottish Government led initiative to give every region of Scotland its own Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, driven by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), alongside Perth based fintech Miconex.
Leisure & Culture Dundee venues including Broughty Castle, Mills Observatory, Dundee Ice Arena, Camperdown Wildlife Centre and The McManus Art Gallery & Museum will accept the new Dundee Gift Card, alongside, alongside V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum.
The card will also be accepted at retail, hospitality, health and beauty, services and accommodation providers in the city, with more than 60 businesses signed up…
New Exhibition at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
The Street at The McManus
Saturday 13 November 2021 until 23 October 2022
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum is inviting visitors to take a walk down memory lane and look at the history of shopping and licensed trades in the city with their latest exhibition, The Street at The McManus.
The McManus; Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum have worked closely with Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre to provide an immersive experience. The large street set has taken over one of the galleries, where visitors can now visit a shop from days gone by and stand at the bar. They can also browse the windows of an old toy shop and pawnshop, look into the window of a shoe and furniture shop, as well as peruse fashions from yesteryear in a department…
Time & Tide: How Rock Core Samples Helped the Dundee Waterfront Development
The McManus' David Lampard talks about the discoveries made during the Dundee Waterfront Development, and the changes that have occurred in the area over decades, centuries, and millenia!
The stunning Scottish landscape has been shaped by the elements and has attracted visitors for centuries. Find out why it is so special with the Scottish Geology Festival! From 1 September to 17 October 2021, Scottish Geology Trust will be celebrating with over 50 in-person and online events and talks. Find out more at https://www.scottishgeologytrust.org/scottish-geology-festival-2021/
Exhibition Dates:
Thur 20 Aug 2020 - Sun 3 Oct 2021
Venue:
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum
Admission:
FREE
Exhibition…
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum honours a pioneering woman artist with a stunning new acquisition
On the exterior wall of The McManus is a small blue plaque proclaiming the name Katherine Read, Artist, 1723-1778. Hiding in plain sight - how many visitors know of the existence of this amazing Dundee-born artist? Thanks to the pioneering work of the Dundee Woman's trail, this trailblazing Dundee artist was rediscovered and The McManus has now acquired one of Read's finest paintings to celebrate her remarkable career.
It is believed that Katherine Read was the first Scottish woman to receive training as an artist. As a woman, she could not undertake the professional training a male artist would expect and she was never able to study life drawing. Despite this significant drawback, she became a successful professional artist equal to any of her male peers. A contemporary of…
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum honours a pioneering woman artist with a stunning new acquisition
On the exterior wall of The McManus is a small blue plaque proclaiming the name Katherine Read, Artist, 1723-1778. Hiding in plain sight - how many visitors know of the existence of this amazing Dundee-born artist? Thanks to the pioneering work of the Dundee Woman's trail, this trailblazing Dundee artist was rediscovered and The McManus has now acquired one of Read's finest paintings to celebrate her remarkable career.
It is believed that Katherine Read was the first Scottish woman to receive training as an artist. As a woman, she could not undertake the professional training a male artist would expect and she was never able to study life drawing. Despite this significant drawback, she became a successful professional artist equal to any of her male peers. A contemporary of…
