Then and Now: 100 Years of Visual Arts Scotland - Centenary Art Exhibition

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2024 marks 100 years since Visual Arts Scotland was founded and to kick off a year of centenary celebrations, VAS are holding their biggest-ever exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy.

About Then and Now: 100 Years of Visual Arts Scotland - Centenary Art Exhibition

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Then and Now: 100 Years of VAS - Centenary Art Exhibition

Showcasing work from the finest contemporary artists across Scotland and beyond.

Then and Now: 100 Years of VAS will showcase 242 artists and over 300 artworks, with art ranging from ceramics, paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and a variety of contemporary art forms.

This exhibition will run from the 17th of February until the 13th of March, with the preview night taking place on the 16th of February, 6pm - 8pm.(Tickets on Eventbrite

Throughout the exhibition there will be opportunities to sign-up in-person to become a VAS member.

Image credit: Visual Arts Scotland

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