PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS
 
2010
Spring Exhibition
A mixture of Still Life and Landscapes feature this spring at the gallery. New work by Cathy Campbell and Jolomo Award Shortlisted artist Claudia Massie will be on display during March and April. Preview the exhibition here.
 
Lochs, Rivers and the Sea
The gallery presents an exhibition of artwork inspired by the water environment. Water provides obvious inspiration to artists, whether it’s mountainous streams, rivers and lochs or the coast it’s a regular source of subject matter and is evident with this current selection of works. Read more about the exhibition.
 
2009
Winter Exhibition
A very warm welcome to the 2009 Winter Exhibition featuring Jonathan Shearer, Robert Newton and others. Read about the show.
 
Mairi Clark, Susan Cook and Iona Leishman
Opening this September, the gallery presents three talented artists: Mairi Clark, Susan Cook and Iona Leishman. New work will be on show with the exhibition being part of the second Perthshire Open Studios event. Read about the show.
 
A Summer Celebration
For two years the Ruthven Gallery has been hosting exhibitions of works by artists from all corners of the UK, and the latest show is a collection to celebrate the anniversary of the gallery featuring Rosanne Barr, Cathy Campbell, Cara Mckinnon Crawford, Hugh Kirkwood and many more. Read about the show.
 
A Northern Landscape
Two leading British artists head to Perthshire this May to feature in this two-person show - A Northern Landscape. The work, rarely seen in Scotland, is by Louise Balaam and Robert Newton. Louise is influenced by Turner, Robert by the Dutch Masters, and both by Constable. Read more.
 
Spring Exhibition
The Spring Exhibition at the gallery sees still life, landscapes and figurative work all combine in an inspiring show. Read more about the exhibition featuring Rosemary Bassett, Cathy Campbell and Claudia Massie.
 
A View to the Sea
This January sees the gallery open an exhibition of works inspired by the coast. The Coast has provided inspiration to many leading artists with the likes of Peploe and Cadell developing love affairs with West Coast Islands such as Iona. This inspiration continues today and is evident with this collection of works. Read more.
 
2008
Winter Exhibition
The Ruthven Gallery's Winter Show features a number of leading contemporary British artists. Whether it's stunning bronze-resin sculptures by Caroline Best, the charcoal drawings of Robert Newton or the semi-abstract oils of Louise Balaam there is plenty on display at the show which runs until 24th December. Read more.
 
Rosanne Barr and Ann Wegmüller
An exhibition featuring two award-winning artists and graduates of Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone Art College opens on the 12th September. The exhibition features new work by Rosanne Barr and Ann Wegmüller, both of whom have gone on to become highly acclaimed artists since graduating. Read more about the exhibition and preview the work.
 
Summer Exhibition
The Summer Exhibition at The Ruthven Gallery opens to the public on the 18th July. The gallery is pleased to present a selection of new work from Northumberland-based artist Robert Newton alongside works by Scottish artists Gillian Allan, Cara Mckinnon Crawford and Hugh Kirkwood. The gallery is also pleased to present two new artists to its exhibition space: the wood turner Angus Clyne and the painter David Hay.
The exhibition opens on 18 July and runs until 10 Sep. Read more about the exhibition.
 
Changing Seasons
Celebrating World Environment Day, this groundbreaking exhibition promotes environmental awareness through art. The five-featured artists: Louise Balaam, Rosemary Bassett, Fanny Lam Christie, Yvonne MacDougal and Andy McIntosh are all exhibiting artwork that explores the destruction that is caused by climate change and highlights the overwhelming waste problem that has been caused by society’s throw away mentality. As Mike Robinson, Chairman of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland says about the exhibition, "Art and artists provide inspiration for us all and convey meaning in powerful ways that other media do not."
The exhibition opens on 5 June and runs until 16 July. Read more about the exhibition.
 
Spring Exhibition
The Ruthven Gallery’s Spring Exhibition opens its doors this weekend and features a number of leading contemporary artists from around Scotland. The show, which runs for the duration of the Perth Festival of the Arts, presents new work by Perthshire artists Caroline Best, Margaret Evans and Iona Leishman, alongside other Scottish artists Gillian Allan, Cara Mckinnon Crawford and Hugh Kirkwood.
The exhibition opens on 4 April and runs until 3 June. Read more about the artists and preview the exhibition.
 
The Forces of Nature: Arie Vardi
Arie Vardi opens a major solo exhibition of new work at the gallery on Saturday 16th February. The exhibition 'The Forces of Nature' is a stunning collection of landscapes and seascapes.
The exhibition opens on Saturday 16 February and runs until 2 April. You can read more about the artist and preview the exhibition.
 
Through the Lens: Photography Exhibition
A new exhibition opening at the gallery on Friday 18th January shows how challenging vibrant and diverse photographic art can be. This exhibition pulls together a really broad spectrum of modern and traditional photograph and are delighted that some artists have chosen this exhibition as the first outing for new work. From Jo Cound's intensely colourful floral imagery to Carol Ann Peacock's mesmerising Alice in Wonderland etchings, there's something for all tastes in this show.
The exhibition opens on Friday 18 January and runs until 14 February. You can read more about the artists and preview the exhibition.
 
2007
After the Rain: Winter Exhibition
The gallery hosts its winter exhibition between 10 November and 17 January. The Gallery welcome back contemporary Scottish artists Rosemary Bassett, Cara Mckinnon Crawford, Hugh Kirkwood and Stewart Lammie. The Gallery are pleased to announce that Louise Balaam will be exhibiting. The Sevenoaks-based artist is not normally seen in Scottish galleries and is a welcome addition to the artist list. Finally, sculptor Tony Morrow, acclaimed for his public commissions such as the Lobey Dosser, has produced a series of wall-mounted pieces for this show. View artist information.
To view a selection of the work please view the online gallery.
 
Light, Shade and Movement: A Selection of Perthshire-based Artists

Perthshire has a rich heritage of artists and The Ruthven Gallery is pleased to host a show of leading and emerging Perthshire-based artists. On show is jewellery by Kyley Campbell and Arie Vardi, paintings by Margaret Evans, Jean Feeney, Suzanne Mitchell-Henry and Arie Vardi, and paintings and sculpture by Fanny Lam Christie.
The show will run from the 14th September to the 1st of November. To view a selection of the work please view the online gallery or read artist information.
 

Summer and Opening Exhibition 2007
The gallery hosts its summer and opening exhibition between 27th July and 8th September 2007. The show includes a wide range of contemporary British artists. Artists exhibiting at this show include: Rosemary Bassett; Allan Black; Cara Mckinnon Crawford; Ian Elliot; Elaine Jones; Hugh Kirkwood; Stewart Lammie; Tony Morrow; and Robert Newton.

Gallery owner Suzanne said: "We're keen not just to exhibit Scottish based artists, but attract artists from further afield, and make these accessible to a Scottish audience. Our first summer exhibition has a strong colourist feel, but with cutting edge sculpture providing a very different sensation. We aim to bring a diverse and inspiring range of work to the Ruthven Gallery, so whatever your interest or taste there should be something here which appeals."

To view a selection of the work please view the online gallery.