Compass Gallery

Museum | Glasgow | Scotland | United Kingdom

The Compass Gallery in Glasgow is one of the oldest and most prestigious contemporary art galleries in Scotland. Since its founding in 1969, the gallery has been dedicated to promoting and showcasing original paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and ceramics. It supports both established artists and talented emerging artists, offering a monthly changing program with solo exhibitions, thematic group exhibitions, and the acclaimed "New Generation Show".

Key features of the gallery:

Support for Artists: The Compass Gallery is known for its support of talented new graduates as well as more established artists. It presents monthly changing exhibitions, including solo exhibitions, thematic group exhibitions, and the celebrated "New Generation Show".

Diverse Exhibitions: The gallery offers a wide range of artworks, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and ceramics. The exhibitions change monthly, providing a platform for both established artists and up-and-coming talents.

Community Engagement: As a non-profit organization, the Compass Gallery is committed to promoting the contemporary art scene in Glasgow and beyond. It provides a friendly atmosphere where visitors can appreciate the works of the artists and interact with the exhibitors.

The Compass Gallery is a significant venue for art lovers, offering a deep insight into Scotland's contemporary art scene. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the development and diversity of Scottish art.

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178 W Regent St
G2 4RL Glasgow

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday--
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00

Reviews

15 Reviews

Eric Manning
13.10.2023

Nice local gallery with quality work ....
EricZMann
13.10.2023

Good quality mosaic's, pottery, and paintings. Very welcoming associate's.....
shen liu
11.06.2022

Great collection. Very excited to see Joan Eardley’s work here.
Amanda Ross
28.02.2022

Very friendly staff and a lovely esrablished gallery. A wonderful and colourful exhibition by Sandra Collins.
Graham Hendry
11.09.2021

Generally good but not a lot of recent posts or upcoming info. I understand delays and slower delivery due to Lockdown, but could do with more relevant and updated exhibits.
James Neville
14.03.2020

Really lovely friendly charity run contemporary arts gallery staff were super informative and helpful. Saw some wonderful works
Kenny Hay
14.05.2019

Lots to see
Federico Ippoliti
18.11.2018

The best place to discover new Scottish talents
Phil Dunshea
12.02.2017

friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great collection. The exhibitions change all the time and are always worth a visit. Contrary to what one reviewer has said, there's nothing remotely sniffy about the Compass (although they have much to feel sniffy about, if they were so inclined; this is the best small commercial gallery in Scotland, bar none). Avoid it if you have a taste for mass produced junk.
Caroline Whiting
11.02.2017

I can't believe this place has received a bad review! The staff are wonderful here, always welcoming and eager to talk about the paintings and painters on display. The quality is superb, and I have been here countless times. Definitely worth a visit.

 

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