I always assumed this was a pop up art store and only here for a short period, on passing by…read morerecently noticed that this small art store was still here and that was a year ago. With nearly all the space in the wall there are a number of masterpieces on display from artists from Glasgow many if the artists who have work's displayed here studied at the Glasgow school of art. Some prices range from the lower thousands of pounds to over ten thousand. There are also prices of individual crafted furniture For sale in this shop, very nice items. Definitely a place to recommend if you want to own an original piece of Glasgow art.

Established in 1992, the Roger Billcliffe Gallery is a gem of an art shop located on Blythswood…read moreStreet. Although it's so close to the bustle of Sauchiehall Street (about ten metres to be exact) on stepping into this Art Gallery you will feel as if you have been transported miles away. The Gallery is very spacious and boasts beautiful art exhibitions over three floors. One of these floors also contains a mixed exhibition - so you'll always find something that catches your fancy. At the moment the Roger Billcliffe Gallery houses an exhibition from the painter James Fullarton - and prices range from the very pricey to the horribly pricey. If you don't have that sort of money to throw around (don't worry, most of us don't!) this gallery is simply a wonderful place to have a wander around. You'll also find collections of jewelley and small sculptures on sale here - so it really is worth having a look. Plus, all three members of staff are very friendly and happy to talk to you about any of the art on display.

Roger Baillcliffe is a nice pretty gallery for those with more than just a few notes in their…read morepocket. From the lighting to the small gift sized things, and sculptures, it is a nice pleasant experience if not a useless one. I can only afford the tiny replica prints which means that I am not necessarily a great customer, but I would reccomend this gallery if you are thinking of moving to a new home and would like a theme to go with. Why not start with a greatly expensive framed picture?

Compass have been around for a while, supporting Scottish artists for around thirty years. Although…read morethey had an early exhibition at Tramway, they don't deal with the cutting edge: this is a good, tasteful selection, that is constantly rotating and offers something a little more original than a film poster for the bedroom. Situated off Sauchiehall Street, and down in the basement, it might be a little difficult to find, but it is certainly one of the best buying galleries in Scotland.

I love a good bargain especially when sales are on, this store is well stocked with all sorts &…read moretypes of pictures, paintings, prints, that you wish to decorate your flat or apartment. A framing service is provided & advice from if required, the frames can be changed if you don't like the one chosen for the painting / print, it's no hassle here. As an art collector I see art as an investment and the frame is just as important to enhance the picture. On many times I've come here and used the picture framing service for items that I've bought at auction, and would highly recommend the service.

Shhh, there's some art in here that I plan on buying my boyfriend when it comes available. I would…read morego in to details, but who knows who reads these things! ;) Anway, this shop is very unassuming located smack dab in the middle of Buchanan Galleries. Once you walk in, you realise just how many options you have for art, even if you don't see what you want on the walls. The staff here are very friendly and although they didn't have what I wanted, they gave me the managers card to contact him regarding the art. I full plan on doing business here when what I want is available, and I suggest, if you're in the market for quality art, you should as well!

Otago Studios is one man's studio tucked away upstairs in a fabulous ramshackle house that looks…read morelike it's been here since Glasgow was nothing but local boroughs. That's why I had to uncover the mystery of what the buzz was upstairs, I've been wondering since I was little! When I walked up the shaky stairs the mystery was solved...it's a local designer's studio. Admittedly when I burst through the door I felt like I was trespassing in someone's apartment but the designer couldn't have been nicer. "I don't usually get people coming here,'" he bashfully informed me as I looked around his workspace. But he was nevertheless welcoming, informative and explained he usually sells to local shops. He did however show me what he had produced - gorgeous, art nouveau inspired frames in gun metal and copper, made from soft metals. The patterns, which I likened to the Parisian poster art of the 1880s and a wee hint of Rennie Mack were embossed into the metal frame, giving them a subtle finish. Each original design was about £40, and a good size. I would stress that this studio isn't a public gallery and to avoid embarrassment, I wouldn't venture upstairs without a purpose . Saying that, if it's a unique piece of local design you're looking for, these designs would be a nice touch in your home. This guy specialises in high quality craftmenship and if that's your thing, then I would definitely track him down. Just phone him first so you don't feel too intrusive!

Hands down a must visit in Glasgow! Free admission!…read moreLocated in Kelvingrove Park, West End. This is a popular museum and art gallery with the likes of Dali and more. It's a large space and it's divided up by fine art, natural history, etc. I wandered through all of the rooms and believe that I saw almost every exhibit. I spent hours and just took my time taking it all in. Stopped by the cafe' for a cuppa tea too. Fantastic museum.

The museum is one of the top attractions in Glasgow. It was established in 1901- 125 years ago. The…read morearchitecture of the building itself is a marvel. I'm not much of a museum person, but entrance is free. The expansive museum's west wing focuses on "Life" (natural history/prehistory), while the east wing focuses on "Expression" (fine art). There are 22 galleries with 8,000 objects. Salvador Dalí's "Christ of Saint John of the Cross" is one of their most famous works of art. I was most interested in "The Floating Heads" installation by Sophie Cave. We spent most of our time viewing Scotland's Wildlife, where most of the kids were. While we were there, we also enjoyed an organ recital- 1:00pm Monday-Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday.

Art Pistol on Cresswell Lane sells a mixture of artists and has an emerging/independent focus. It…read morelooks very appealing from the outside and I couldn't resist going in for a visit, even though we have more than enough artwork to cover our walls! It's a lovely gallery space and great for a relaxing look around. Most stuff seemed to be pretty reasonable to me and there are prints as well as large framed pieces, so you could grab something interesting as a gift. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that the person working in the gallery that day didn't seem to be bothering to greet customers, which I think is a pretty basic courtesy. That wouldn't stop me returning for another visit though.

From the owner: The Art Gallery for Emerging & Independent Artists in Glasgow's West End and online at…read morewww.artpistol.co.uk. We paint walls too - big walls.

Oh hey. Welcome to the most prestigious art gallery in the whole of Glasgow! And yes, you feel how…read moreamazing this gallery is when you enter it. Only the best of the best show their work here! I've visited the Modern Institute (this is the one behind Mono and in front of Infinity Yoga on Osborne St) a couple of times because of all the amazing shows the host! This time I went for the GIFestival. Along with many other gallery in Glasgow, this one has a very industrial vibe to it, with exposed roofs and big windows trapping sunlight, white walls and massive wide spaces. This one however is a bit more polished than for example, Glue Factory or Tramway. Equally as amazing though! They also have this big window that allows passer-byers to look into the gallery and see the main works, ya know, in case they're in a hurry or don't want to enter the gallery but are curious anyway haha. I like this gallery a lot. I've been exposed to many amazing artists through here and I look forward to see more exhibitions being hosted by the Modern Institute! They also have a part 2 gallery at Aird's Lane but I'll write about that on their actual Yelp business page. :-) Love it!

I hate to sound like a dork, but this gallery is SO COOL!…read more I've always passed by and been intruiged by the designers. I finally got a peek in today and was not disappointed. It's kept fairly minimal inside and each month it hosts a new exhibition, varying from art school graduates to independent illustrators attempting to get their name out there. I hate using contrived phrases but there's something very guerilla urban about this place - a lot of the art towards the back is made out of simple objects and spray painted before being sold off for a few very reasonable pennies. This month they're hosting illustrators from London but have new art moving in next week. For those interested in collecting any artist's work, the owners are very laid back and will provide you with all the information you need to become a fan. There are also some graphic tees at the back, mainly of a wild animal in the city type theme. Which sounds mind boggling, but you'd understand if you saw it. Bears in suits wrestling people and whatnot. There was some art in here that blew me away - most of it actually - but particularly a designer called Inkie, whose tag name does not begin to summarise the amount of beautiful elegance in their work. It was all very psychadelic, and seemed to bring Mucha into the 21st century. I fell in love. I love this gallery because it hosts local art with a difference. They have a number of catalogued sketches and original prints from artists of all areas but it's not commercial or high brow. The graphic design is outstanding in most and I adore the satirical sketches of a humourous nature (taking the piss out of pop culture like Kanye West, for example). The imagination stored in here is genuinely unique and brings a unique, street element to the art galleries in this area. One of the most exciting art galleries if you're big up on your Banksy or Dolk. I'm bowling over talking about this place because I was blown away with the talent showcased inside.

This delightful little graffiti treasure trove sweats honest art at an honest price…read more Located in a side road near Kelvin Bridge Subway, this petite shop must surely be a major contender for the spiritual home of Scottish street art. Its owners, Amy and Ally, may well be the hardest working pair in the graffiti business. Within a year the Recoat Gallery had snowballed from its West End corner to become a hub for Scotland's graffiti and ever blossoming street art scenes. It is now into the terrible twos and its continued success proves that Scotland's first dedicated graffiti space is more than just a gallery. With work from legends such as Crash and Daze (of Style Wars fame) dotted about the shop there are items to warrant even the most grandiose of chin strokes. For the more discerning of browsers the ever changing stock means that a trip will differ from month to month. I was particularly impressed by the Andrew Rae (Monkey Dust creator) collection. If you visit be sure to ask to see the mural on the side of the shop. It was painted as part of the galleries first birthday by UK heavyweights SHEONE, O, and the Edinburgh artist Elph and it is unique within Scotland. Each month ithe gallery hosts a new exhibition from an established artist or a rising prodigy. My personal favorite was the bike themed Two Year celebration instillation. Exhibitions are free and open to all and the vibe is always friendly, indeed the owners are all too happy to have a chin wag about anything, from the highs and lows of street art to the best way to stay dry while cycling. A Recoat tale which made me smile during on particularly brutal day of rain in Glasgow involved a disgruntled granny bellowing at Ally and his fellow artists as they put the finishing touches on the Kelvin Bridge mural (commissioned by the City Council). "What are you all doing?" she screamed. "You are not even wee!" Classic... Recoat is currently showing its two year bike themed exhibition. The next exhibition is from ELPH ONE and LYKEN LOVE and its opens on the 18th September. For more information visit http://recoatdesign.com/

Gallery 23 is a really welcoming and inviting art gallery and framing shop on Parnie Street. The…read moreowner is really friendly, and will happily have a chat with you. He's happy for you just to browse - which is great. They have a wide variety of art on offer, varying in both style and price. They even offer small "exhibitions" of individual artists, which brings a great feeling to the place. It's eclectic, stylish and friendly; which is a great mix for an independent gallery! They've also done some collaborative work with charities to raise funds for some important causes.