Art on display at our exhibition in Blossoms Coffee Shop, Torwood Garden Centre, Larbert

"Early Evening, Mellon Udrigle Beach (2)" by Maggie Bowie

Every Monday afternoon from 3.30pm to 5pm we change several pictures that are hanging in our Central Arts “Ongoing” Charity Exhibition in Blossoms Coffee Shop/bistro at Torwood Garden Centre Ltd, Bellsdyke Road, Larbert.
This exhibition is in aid of Strathcarron Hospice and MacMillan Cancer Support.
So far we have raised over £7,600 for the two charities.
This beautiful painting entitled “Early evening on Mellon Udrigle beach” by Maggie Bowie is currently on display in our exhibition.

Central Arts “Ongoing” Charity Exhibition of paintings in Blossoms Coffee Shop/bistro, Torwood Garden Centre, Bellsdyke Road, Larbert

"Larbert Viaduct" by Bobby Rennie

Our “Ongoing” Charity Exhibition of over 100 framed and mounted paintings by prominant Local Artists who are all members of Central Arts Association is displayed in ”Blossoms” Coffee Shop/Bistro at Torwood Garden Centre, Central Park, Bellsdyke Road, Larbert.
In aid of Strathcarron Hospice and MacMillan Cancer Support.

How to become a member of Central Arts Association

"Golden Midnight" by Pamela McMahon

To enquire about joining Central Arts please click “Contact” at the top of the homepage.

As a member you can submit your paintings, giclee prints, ceramics, sculptures etc to our exhibitions ‘free of charge’. You can also have a maximum of 50 photos of your paintings posted in your own Gallery Section of our website ‘free of charge’.

Central Arts Association

"Early morning walk" by Joan McLelland

Central Arts is an entirely voluntary and non-profit making association of artists in Central Scotland.
It was founded in June 1986.
Membership covers a wide area in Central Scotland including Stirlingshire, Clackmananshire, Perthshire, Fife, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Celebrities who have attended our Previews

"Beach on Iona" by Anne Whiteford

Names of the Celebrities who have conducted the Opening Ceremony at our exhibition previews.

List of the 53 exhibitions staged by Central Arts from 1995 to January 2016

"Sunset over Arran" by Fiona Shearer

List of the 53 exhibitions staged by Central Arts from 1995 to 2015

Fourteen charities we have donated to

Presentation of cheques, Torwood Garden Centre, 15th March 2014

Over the years Central Arts has staged exhibitions to raise funds for the following charities.

Awards to Central Arts

(1) – In 2002 Central Arts Association received an Award during ‘Volunteers Week’ for dedication and commitment.

(2) – In February 2009 Central Arts Association received an “Outstanding contribution to the Arts in 2008 Award” from Clackmannanshire Arts Forum.

Central Arts – we now have a public Facebook page

"Heart of flowers" by Rhona Torrance

As well as having a “Group Facebook” for our members’, we now also have a “Public Facebook page”.
To visit them please click on the Facebook logo links at the bottom of our homepage.
And we will be pleased if you “Like” our Public Facebook page. Thank you.

Quality framing at bargain prices

"Black swan" by Margaret Robertson

Contact details and opening hours for The Frame Shop in East Calder

Links to Galleries and Artists websites

"Highland Shadows" by Ian Breingan

Details and links to various websites and galleries associated with Central Arts.

"Mellon Udrigle Beach" by Maggie Bowie

Please note:- Paintings purchased from our ”Ongoing” Charity Exhibition in Torwood Garden Centre, Larbert cannot be returned after purchase and payment cannot be refunded as all artworks are checked prior to display.
Central Arts Association

Watercolour Workshops by Clackmannanshire Art Tutor Liz Allen.

"Father Ted" by Liz Allen

Watercolour Workshops by Clackmannanshire Art Tutor Liz Allen.

A book containing 17 short stories for adults by Margaret C Robertson

Central Arts member Margaret C Robertson has written and illustrated a book containing 17 short stories for adults entitled “My Short and Shorter Tales”. It can be downloaded from Amazon via this link. Royalties will be donated to Strathcarron Hospice.