Sam Ainsley RSA
Sam Ainsley RSA is an artist and teacher and until 2005 was Head of the Master of Fine Art (MFA) programme at Glasgow School of Art (GSA). She has forged a remarkable career within the visual arts sector nationally and internationally. From 1985 to 1991 she taught on the Environmental Art programme when she then co-founded the MFA course. She has since worked collaboratively with David Harding (ex Head of Environmental Art at GSA) and Sandy Moffat (ex Head of Painting at GSA) as AHM (Ainsley, Harding, Moffat) on symposia and other events and continues to work independently in her studio.
She is a respected and published spokeswoman for the visual arts and her own artwork is held by a number of public and private collections nationally and internationally. Ainsley has contributed to a broad range of visual art initiatives in Scotland and has served as a Board member for many arts organisations. She has exhibited in and curated independent exhibitions and undertaken residencies in numerous institutions and arts organisations across the USA, Australasia, Europe and the UK.
In 2017 Ainsley was inducted into the 'Outstanding Women of Scotland' by the Saltire Society. GSA awarded her an Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) for her contribution to art and art education in 2018.
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Sam Ainsley RSAThe Lowering Sky, 2020Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSAThe Raven and Rubies, 2019Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSAThe Stone Stitched, 2018Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSAThe Cave with Lava, 2020Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSANo Victory at all, 2017Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSA(We are) the dull blue base (to the wildest subtlest flames), 2019Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSAExit, 2019Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley RSAMountain blankets, 2018Mixed media20 x 20 cm£ 410.00
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Sam Ainsley
Stories Real and Imagined 3 September - 2 October 2022Sam Ainsley RSA is an artist and teacher and until 2005 was Head of the Master of Fine Art (MFA) programme at Glasgow School of Art (GSA). She has forged...Read more -
The Christmas Show
27 November - 18 December 2021This winter we are delighted to once again present our Christmas Show. Featuring over a hundred works by our Royal Scottish Academicians, many at affordable prices, the exhibition will be a wonderful opportunity to peruse Christmas gifts or acquire a new work for your own collection.Read more -
Interior Landscapes
26 June - 25 July 2021RSA Lower Galleries Free entry, booking required. Booking at the door is possible provided space is available. COVID-19 safety restrictions will be in place. Exhibitors: Sam Ainsley RSA | Mary...Read more -
Our Infinite Land
22 June - 21 July 2019The Academicians' Gallery Free entry The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to present Our Infinite Land . Taking Hugh MacDiarmid’s decrial ‘Scotland small? Our multiform, our infinite Scotland small?’ as...Read more -
IMPRINT
New Prints and Multiples by Royal Scottish Academicians 13 April - 12 May 2019The Academicians’ Gallery and Finlay Room, RSA Lower Galleries Free entry Highlighting the breadth of innovation in printmaking and multiples within the RSA membership, Imprint includes new, innovative practices alongside...Read more