The Art Department, Paisley

01/09/2026

It's the change of seasons! 🍂

Feeling a bit Morris Minor?! Why not pop in for an Autumnal refresh with some William Morris cards, prints and homewares.

We're open till 4pm!

26/08/2026

Our golden season new arrivals as promised.

Ramen and rice bowls, vintage Denby, and Costa Nova Portugal mugs - we have five in stock but they are going fast!

Our China bazaar is fully stocked in time for Big Art Show

25/08/2026

Lots of new arrivals in store this week ahead of this weekend's Big Art Show opening!

24/08/2026

Well folks the Big Art Show 2026 is hung and ready for judges tomorrow. If any of you are looking for spare tickets for the opening day Sat 29th Aug there is some availability 12-2pm, 2-4pm and 4-6pm. Evening party SOLD OUT! Tickets can be booked at this link

The Big Art Show 2026 Exhibition opens on Sat 29th August 2026 at 12noon. We have a full day of celebrations planned and we welcome participating artists, sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests to join us. To accommodate the large numbers expected we are offering a number of sessions throughout the...

17/08/2026

It’s almost time for BIG ART SHOW 2026 Grand reveal, Sat 29th August, 12noon. Almost 1,000 artworks on show. Exhibition runs till 14 Nov, one of Scotlands largest most inclusive shows. Read more below.

The Art Department, Paisley Ltd is celebrating the fifth edition of the BIG ART SHOW, one of the largest visual art exhibitions in the UK, which takes place from 29th August – 14th November 2026. This year’s show features almost 1,000 artworks from far and wide. Artworks appearing this year are ...

11/08/2026

Some sizzling Summer bargains for you in store this week from Whittard, Costa Nova, Habitat and more!

We also have a new range of cards by Angela Harding and Old English Co.

04/08/2026

We are looking forward to Marcer Campbells last summer evening drawing class before the break for autumn. Join us 6-9pm, pay at door. Wed 5th Aug, 9-11 Causeyside St, ask for Steven at the door. All welcome all materials provided.

04/08/2026

Full view 😁

01/08/2026

Hi folks its the last day of HAND-IN for the Big Art Show 2026. We are open 9.30am-3.30pm for those artist selected. If you have not booked to deliver just drop in today. Last chance saloon :) The Art Department, Paisley Ltd 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW Tel 01418471122. We can print labels on arrival !!!

30/07/2026

hi folks the big HANG get underway for Big Art Show 2026. if you can spare our charity any volunteer time to help put up pictures. fairly light duties over the next few weeks. Sign up here at this link or just show up Mon-Sat, during opening hours -any amount of time you can spare. We would be most grateful

We welcome volunteers throughout the year to assist with the hand-in, hanging and take down of pictures in our various art exhibitions.The work involves mainly light duties, using hand tools and power tools, steps and ladders to hang pictures on our gallery walls. Our staff team lead the hang in ter...