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Cosgrove Care spring art exhibition ends with special closing celebration

Cosgrove Care's Spring Art Exhibition concluded with a closing celebration on April 23 at Eastwood Park Theatre and Gallery in East Renfrewshire. The exhibition, which ran from April 2-23, featured works from 22 Cosgrove artists on the theme 'Awakening of the Landscape After a Cold, Harsh Winter'. Blair McDougall, MP for East Renfrewshire, attended and purchased an artwork for his parliamentary office. The event brought together artists, families, supporters, and board members, including Dr David and Mrs Carole Walton, and Kayleigh Quinn. New chief executive Carolann Lanigan praised the artists' passion and creativity, supported by Arts Tutor Susan Kennedy.

'A celebration of creativity' - Inclusive art exhibition open in East Renfrewshire

Eastwood Park Theatre and Gallery has launched the 'Spring Art Collection,' an exhibition featuring works by individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and additional support needs. Curated by charity Cosgrove Care and led by artist Susan Kennedy, the showcase debuted on World Autism Awareness Day with a ceremony headed by East Renfrewshire Provost Mary Montague. The collection, themed around the awakening of landscapes after winter, highlights the creative output of participants from weekly art groups based in Mearns Kirk Halls.