Our Contemporary Visual Arts Programme runs two major exhibitions a year, in Summer and Autumn, and an Emerging Artist Residency focusing on socially engaged practice in the Winter months. Find out What's On, learn more about our recent exhibitions or discover what we have in store here.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Scotland + Venice
For the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2026, Bugarin + Castle are to represent Scotland, in a project curated by Mount Stuart Trust and commissioned by Scotland + Venice. Bugarin + Castle’s commission is a multi-layered new project that uses the concept of the parade as a lens to explore complex emotional legacies of shame, pride and celebration.
Current Exhibitions
An Assembly or a ting
Alberta Whittle's work An Assembly or a ting will remain on site in our grounds until June 2026. The artist's invitation to the wider public is to enjoy the space for respite and relaxation while perusing reading and drawing materials and potentially meeting new people. Mount Stuart Trust welcomes proposals from community groups and individuals for creative and well-being activities to take place inside and to date, group visits, family creative activities and yoga practice have all occurred.
Get in touch via contactus@mountstuart.com with any enquiries.
Dylan Esposito: Emerging Artist Residency
During his residency at Mount Stuart (2023/24), Dylan hosted a series of casting workshops, whilst considering different forms of communication through tactile engagement. Informed by the suggestions of local islanders, ‘Without Words’ is a collection of cast textures from across the Isle of Bute.
Find out more here.
Past Exhibitions
Thomas Abercromby
14 September - 19 October 2025
This autumn, Thomas Abercromby presented a new body of work exploring how gardens and gardening contribute to personal and collective healing. The project is deeply rooted in the memory of Thomas' late father, his garden, and his struggle with addiction.
Linder
14 June - 31 August 2025
A kind of glamour about me was commissioned in collaboration with EAF (Edinburgh Art Festival). The exhibition included 'traces', new works on paper, props and costumes, displayed throughout Mount Stuart, subtly animating each room. The exhibition opened with an improvised performance in the Marble Hall devised in collaboration with dancers Luigi, Willow, Sari and Sophie and musician Maxwell Stirling.
Archive
Visual Arts Archive
Our Contemporary Visual Arts Programme was established in 2001. Discover the artists we've worked with over the years.
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