The Common Guild

Profil

The Common Guild is a visual arts organisation based in Glasgow. It was established in 2006 and presents a dynamic, international programme of contemporary visual art projects, exhibitions, and events. These include gallery-based exhibitions at our current premises as well non-gallery, one-off projects, talks and collaborations. We are committed to presenting artists' work in interesting and engaging ways and aim to offer access to world-class contemporary art experiences and discussions.

Since 2008 we have been working in partnership with Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art on the 'Art Fund International' scheme, building a new collection of international contemporary work for the city. To date we have acquired works by Emily Jacir, Matthew Buckingham and Lothar Baumgarten, among others, many of which are regularly on display at GoMA (check the GoMA website for current details). In  addition to our own programme, The Common Guild is responsible for the direction of Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2010 and 2012.

The Common Guild hosts a Curatorial Discussion Group that meets once a month. The Group is a forum for open discussion around current and ongoing curatorial issues and comprises up to ten individuals from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. It is specifically geared towards emerging curatorial practice in the form of independent, collective and alternative models rather than established organisations and institutions. The group highlights the range of curatorial practice in Scotland and aims to build relationships between individuals, providing a platform for a range of activities and a supportive environment for their development.

Opening Hours
During exhibition periods The Common Guild is open Wednesday - Saturday, 12 noon - 5pm and until 7pm on Thursday and Friday, or by appointment at other times. Please call or email if you would like to visit outwith regular hours.