Artist in Residence – Allan McNally 

Artist in Residence – Allan McNally 

Our Artist in Residence – Allan McNally, has been a professional mid-career artist since 2006. Allan primarily sells his art through his own studio-gallery and has exhibited extensively over several decades at galleries across Scotland, London, and internationally in Dallas, St. Petersburg, New Delhi, and Madrid. He also regularly participates in art fairs in Glasgow, Aberdeen, and London. His work can be found in both private and corporate collections in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France, Portugal, and Japan.

Allan spent several years honing his artistic skills before completing his education with an Advanced Diploma in Art and Design.

Inspired by an art exchange to Tibet in 2006, Allan creates travel scenes from his subsequent trips to the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau, where he lived with nomadic communities on multiple occasions.

Opening hours (Unless otherwise stated):
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 12.30pm – 4pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm
Sunday: 12.30pm – 4pm

Additional Information

Accessible rooms
Disabled access
Free Wi-Fi
26 March - 5 April 2025
See listing for opening times
Family-friendly
Free
The Grain Exchange, 77- 81 High Street, Ayr KA7 1LU

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