The Hunterian

If you haven’t visited the critically acclaimed ‘Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’ exhibition at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Art Gallery, then perhaps a series of special related events taking place this November will tempt you?

‘Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’ marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Scottish artist J.D. Fergusson, a key member of the internationally renowned Scottish Colourists. Focusing on The Hunterian's important holding of works by Fergusson, and complemented by a number of key loans, the exhibition highlights his lifelong interest in France, which inspired him to produce some of his most substantial work.

The Hunterian has worked with other University departments and external partners to put together a series of events which accompany the stunning exhibition. Ranging from children’s art classes to talks and concerts, the programme has something for everyone.

Starting on 5 November, The Hunterian will run a six-week course of creative art activities for children inspired by the ‘Colour, Rhythm and Form’ exhibition. Classes run every Saturday until 10 December and budding Scottish Colourists can enjoy activities like sketching and printmaking, exploring still life, clay sculpture and pastel drawing. Classes cost £48.00 for the course and run from 10.00am - 12.00pm for ages 5 - 7 years and 1.00pm - 3.00pm for ages 8 - 12 years (call 0141 330 2375 to book).

Emphasising the importance of France to Fergusson, Hunterian Curator Anne Dulau Beveridge will give a special French language tour of the exhibition on 8 November. The tour begins at 1.00pm and has been organised conjunction with Alliance Francaise de Glasgow. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Alliance Francaise Language Office (0141 331 4080).

To highlight Fergusson’s links with music, pianist Murray McLachlan will give a lunchtime concert in the University’s Memorial Chapel. The free concert takes place on 24 November at 1.10pm and is part of the popular ‘Music in the University’ series. Murray will play piano music from Scotland including Ronald Center’s ‘Piano Sonata’, Erik Chisholm’s ‘Night Song of the Bards’ and Francis George Scott’s ‘Eight Songs’.

Also on a musical theme, Professor Bill Sweeney from the University’s School of Culture and Creative Arts will give a 10 minute lunchtime talk titled ‘A Composer’s Response to Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’. The talk will take place in the exhibition itself at 1.00pm on 22 November and is included in the exhibition admission price (£5, £3 concession). 

The final event in the series is a one day Symposium organised by the University’s Department for Adult and Continuing Education (DACE). The Symposium takes place in the Hunterian Art Gallery on 26 November and examines Fergusson's contribution to art in Britain and France, his artistic legacy and his wide-ranging cultural links with contemporary literature, music and dance. Professor Alan Riach, Alexander Moffat and Dr Laurence Grove from the University of Glasgow and Jennifer Kinnear from the Fergusson Gallery in Perth will be among the speakers at this special event. Some places are still available (0141 330 1835).

‘Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’ is at the Hunterian Art Gallery until 8 January 2012 (closed from 25 December - 3 January inclusive for the Christmas and New Year holiday). The exhibition is open from 10.00am until 5.00pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday. Admission is £5.00 (£3.00 concession). A Joint Ticket, which includes admission to The Mackintosh House, is available for £8.00 (£5.00 concession).

The Hunterian (Art Gallery)
University of Glasgow
82 Hillhead Street
Glasgow G12 8QQ

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Further information

Saturday Art Corner
5 November - 10 December 2011
10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Hunterian Art Gallery
A six-week course of creative arts activities for kids inspired by our special exhibition ‘Colour Rhythm and Form’.
5 November: Fancy Folders, folder making activity
12 November: Creative Colour, drawing workshop
19 November: Pattern and Rhythm, sketching and printmaking
26 November: Flowers and Fruits, exploring still life
3 December: Light and Landscapes, pastel drawings
10 December: Fantastic Figures, clay sculptures
10.00am - 12.00pm for ages 5 - 7 years and 1.00pm - 3.00pm for ages 8 - 12 years
£48.00 for the six-week course
Booking essential
For details or to book call 0141 330 2375 or email hunterian-education@glasgow.ac.uk

Colour, Rhythm and Form French Language Tour
8 November 2011
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Hunterian Art Gallery
French language tour of the exhibition with Hunterian Curator Anne Dulau. Organised in conjunction with Alliance Francaise de Glasgow.
Tickets £3.00 in advance through Alliance Francaise Language Office
Telephone 0141 331 4080, email admin@afglasgow.org.uk or visit www.afglasgow.org.uk for further details

Scottish Piano Music Concert featuring Murray McLachlan
24 November 2011
1.10pm - 2.00pm
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel
This concert is part of the Colour, Rhythm and Form exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Scottish artist J.D. Fergusson and features music for the piano by Scottish composers.
Ronald Center: Piano Sonata
Erik Chisholm: Night Song of the Bards
Francis George Scott, trans Ronald Stevenson: Eight Songs (Anon, MacDiarmid, Burns)
Admission free without ticket
Funded by the Ferguson Bequest

10 Minute Lunchtime Talk
22 November 2011
1.00pm
Hunterian Art Gallery
Professor Bill Sweeney from the University’s School of Culture and Creative Arts gives a composer’s response to ‘Colour, Rhythm and Form: J. D. Fergusson and France’. 
Admission included in the exhibition ticket price: £5.00 (£3.00 concession)

Colour, Rhythm and Form Symposium
26 November 2011
10.00am - 4.00pm
Hunterian Art Gallery Lecture Theatre
This one-day symposium is organised by the University’s Department for Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) and examines Fergusson's contribution to art in Britain and France, his artistic legacy and his wide-ranging cultural links with contemporary literature, music and dance. Professor Alan Riach, Alexander Moffat, Dr Laurence Grove and Jennifer Kinnear will be among the speakers at this special event.
Tickets £24.00 (£14.00 for full-time University of Glasgow undergraduate and postgraduate students)
For further details or to book contact DACE on 0141 330 1835

First published: 1 November 2011