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.

Aug
22
Tue
ATS Talks: Mark Baines – Caledonia Road Church @ House for an Art Lover
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
ATS Talks: Mark Baines - Caledonia Road Church @ House for an Art Lover

Mark Baines is the chairman of the Alexander Thomson Society, an organisation that protects Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s legacy and his architectural heritage. This talk will look at the former Caledonia Road Church along with other buildings designed by Thomson on the South Side of the city, including Walmer Crescent, Moray Place and a number of lost buildings in Laurieston and Huthchesontown.

Delivered as part of House for an Art Lover’s 2017 Heritage Programme.

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.