The Art Department, Paisley Ltd

19/06/2026

Due to the success of Renfrewshire Tapestry exhibition we have extended its run until 11th July. It means the show will be available to view as we celebrate Sma' Shot Day on Saturday 4th July.
Entry is free. Opening hours are 10-4pm.

16/06/2026

John Cairns of West & Central Community Council, popped in to see us to ask if we could spread the word to locals who would like to have their say on plans to rejuvenate the @22 Lady Lane Community Park. You can view two design options by TGP Landscape Architects for the gap site.

Sessions takes place at 22 Lady Lane (red on the map) on Thursday 18th June from 2.30-6pm and Sunday 21st June from noon - 2pm.

16/06/2026

This is the last week to view the Renfrewshire Tapestry show before it goes on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who has been along to visit the show and who attended our workshop on Saturday. We've loved hearing your stories and seeing your Paisley patterns adorning our walls. Entry is free and we're open till 4pm each day.

15/06/2026

We are closed today, Monday 15th June for the bank holiday.

13/06/2026

On today 👇👇👇

If you’re at a loose end today, why not come and visit our exhibition The Art Department, Paisley Ltd We are open 10am to 4pm.

Today our stitch co-ordinator is running a Try a Teardrop workshop between 12-2pm where you can start making your very own teardrop and become part of the Tapestry!

10/06/2026

hi folks the Big Art Show 2026 list of participating artists and web gallery is now live. Show opens 29th aug with up to 1000 artworks.

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has been in to see Renfrewshire Tapestry Exhibition.

We've had visits from people who have made a Paisley Pattern and heard some great stories from them.

Here's Fiona, Liz and Hazel next to their work in the show.

Entry is free. We're open 10-4pm.

09/06/2026

NOTICE TO SUBMITTING ARTISTS for Big Art Show 2026. STATUS UPDATE - Selection Process still underway. Artists to be notified Thu 11th June, by 5pm.

29/05/2026

It's the final countdown to submission deadline for the Big Art Show 2026. You've got till midnight on 31st May 2026 to enter up to 6 artworks for selection. https://bigartshow2026.artcall.org
Show runs at The Art Department, Paisley 29 Aug-14 Nov with over 1000 works. Biggest show in the west, open, inclusive and great sales op too.. :)

22/05/2026

As this lovely weather heats up get in some Painting classes with artist Ann Vance. last two classes of this season Sat 23 May and Sat 30 May 12-3pm book online here https://art-department.org/painting/ or pay at door. The Art Department 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW

Ann Vance Led by artist Ann Vance, this workshop explores the use of watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oil paint. The workshops are aimed at beginners or artists interested in expanding their practice towards experimentation and abstraction.Ann Vance’s schedule of classes recommence in Feb 2026 on...