Project Ability

22/11/2025

Neuk collective are looking for a volunteer co-ordinator to join their team! £14p/h, 10 hours per week, mostly remote. Deadline is 12th December.

Full details here:
https://doorinthewall.co.uk/2025/11/work-with-us-volunteer-coordinator

We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help build and support a new volunteering programme for neurodivergent artists across Scotland.

20/11/2025

Featured Artist ~ Ian Bruin ✨

Ian Bruin is an artist working in Project Ability’s Aspire studios. He has a mixed practice of painting, drawing, animation and more. His artistic talent and skill has flourished in the past several years.

“I have always loved drawing on paper and on my computer. I have been doing short animations since 2008 at home on my PC. My school art teacher got me started at Project Ability in the summertime doing a film-making course."

Ian currently has a solo show at Project Ability until 20th December.

Read Ian's full bio here: https://www.project-ability.co.uk/artists/ian-bruin/

18/11/2025

Our gallery will be open later than usual at 2pm on Thursday 20th November. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

✨Did you know we have multiple spaces at Project Ability that are available to hire for events? Email operations@project-ability.co.uk for more details!

17/11/2025

Episode 1 of our new series; taking you behind the scenes of how our handcrafted shop items are brought to life.

Artists Sian and Cameron have been sculpting Glasgow Tenemnets alongside cermaicist and tutor Tracy. From shaping the buildings to adding window ledges, snoozing cats, perching birds and tiny architectural details, each piece is handcrafted with precision and care.

Tenements will be launching in our gallery and online on 4th December. Follow for Episode 2 next week…

15/11/2025

The Movement for Good Awards is The Benefact Group's annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in. This year they'll be donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.

All you have to do to help us win is nominate us! It only takes a few seconds!

Help us win £1000 🙏👇
https://tinyurl.com/mv8vm44c

13/11/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who made it along to the reception of the Feathered Friends Exhibition and Ian Bruin's solo show. We had over 100 visitors to our gallery on Thursday night!

A big thank you to RSPB for coming along on the evening with their information stall and donating their fun raffle prizes!

Both exhibitions are on until 20th December with our gallery open every Wed - Sat, 11am -5pm.

All Exhibition artwork is for sale and our shop is filled with one of a kind Christmas gifts!

Read our full blog post along with a selection of pictures from the evening:

A Wonderful Evening at the Feathered Friends Reception & Ian Bruin’s Solo Show Last Thursday evening, our gallery was buzzing with creativity, conversation, and community spirit as we hosted the Feathered Friends reception alongside the opening of Ian Bruin’s solo...Read On

12/11/2025

'From The Archive'
Now Open
Trongate 103 Foyer

From the Archive is a small selection of paintings chosen from our archive room on the third floor of Trongate 103. We began the selection with trains, then we found planes, and then automobiles. This exhibition highlights just a few of the many many wonderful paintings we have stored here at Project Ability.

Read more:
https://www.project-ability.co.uk/exhibitions/from-the-archive

From the Archive is a small selection of paintings chosen from our archive room on the third floor of Trongate 103. We began the selection with trains, then we found planes, and then automobiles. This exhibition highlights just a few...Read On

11/11/2025

A solo showcase by Ian Bruin
7 November - 20 December
Project Ability gallery II

This solo exhibition brings together a selection of Ian’s recent paintings, offering a glimpse into his visual world, one that balances realism with quiet drama and a touch of the surreal. His scenes are often devoid of people, yet full of atmosphere and presence, allowing the viewer to imagine the stories that unfold within them.

Below is a glimpse of a few artworks from his Bruin's current show, you can view the full gallery here:
https://www.project-ability.co.uk/product-category/ian-bruin

09/11/2025

A trip closer to home - The last Walking Group outing was a visit the two Modern Institute galleries to see their current exhibitions.

‘Surroundings’ by Haley Tompkins is an exhibition of painted canvases and everyday objects including twigs and clothing. In Aird’s Lane, they seen ‘Time’s Arrow’ by Jesse Wine and ‘Camping’ by Osama Al Rayyan.

Read our full blog post: https://www.project-ability.co.uk/blog/walking-group-visit-modern-institute-3/

06/11/2025

'There’s Comfort in Community'
Friday 7 November
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow

Six Short films will be screened at the CCA tomorrow, each exploring human connection and the profound comfort found in community.

Project Ability's entry was an experimental short film made by members of the ReConnect programme for people with lived experience of mental ill health.

This event is part of wider film programme. Screenings will be happening in Glasgow at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival from Thursday 6 to Saturday 9 November at The Social Hub and CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts.

Tickets are Pay What You Can (FREE to £10) and all screenings include a Q&A with filmmakers and guests.

Book tickets at www.mhfestival.com/events.