To celebrate the bicentenary of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson‘s birth a programme of events and activities have been planned to take place throughout 2017. We will continue to update this calendar throughout the year with more and more exciting events as these are confirmed so please keep checking back. You can also sign up to our e-mail newsletter here to stay up to date.

Apr
8
Sat
Balfron Photography Exhibition @ Balfron Library
Apr 8 – May 6 all-day
Balfron Photography Exhibition @ Balfron Library

BALFRON’S “GREEK” THOMSON BICENTENARY EXHIBITION:

Hosted by Balfron Heritage Group, FREE Exhibition of the photographs of Phil Sayer and other complementary images. From 8th April to 6th May 2017 in Balfron Library during normal Library hours.

Jun
28
Wed
ATS Talks: Gary Nisbet – Thomson and Mossman @ Bourdon Building, GSofA
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ATS Talks: Gary Nisbet - Thomson and Mossman @ Bourdon Building, GSofA

Gary Nisbet of Glasgow Sculpture will deliver a talk focussing on the work of John Mossman, with particular reference to the link between the Mossman’s and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.

Jul
25
Wed
ATS Talks: Dominic Ferrie – James Sellars @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ATS Talks: Dominic Ferrie - James Sellars @ Bourdon Building - Glasgow School of Art

Nominated for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards in 2017 for his research into James Sellars and his Kelvinside Academy building, Dominic Ferrie will present his ongoing research into the life and work of Sellars, and his link to Alexander Thomson.