Art Opportunities exhibition

Our latest exhibition, Art Opportunities by Scottish Autism launched this month and showcases a range of incredible work, from animation, to painting, glass, illustration, sculpture, multimedia, and textiles.

Launching on the 6th of November, their public opening event welcomed the artists, their families, Scottish Autism staff and community members to view and celebrate the work on show.

Art Opportunities is a vocational day service which offers a specially designed creative environment for individuals with autism to develop natural art and design skills. Here, adults can express themselves through a variety of art mediums including glass, textile paint and craft work. James Bilsbrough, one of the artists from Art Opportunities, said “it gives me the opportunity to progress as much as I like. I am delighted with the work I produce”. Individual's who access the service host exhibitions and sell hand crafted products to the public.

Two artists featuring work in the show are Christopher Marley and Laura Simpson. Chris said “creating art makes me feel good. I like to create art to make other people feel happy”. Similarly, creating art has also made a huge impact on Laura’s life, stating “art makes me feel great. I love to keep busy”.

The exhibition also includes it’s own pop-up shop, perfect for your festive shopping. All works on show are available to purchase from Made in Stirling store. Derek Caldwell, a stained glass artist selling work in the exhibition answered when asked how art makes him feel “feelings aren’t necessarily important, I tend to go more on what I think. Having said that, its quite liberating to be able to create something worthwhile”.

Come along and see the incredible work featured in the Art Opportunities exhibition, open daily 10am-5pm at Creative Stirling venue until December 3rd.