Does a picture paint a thousand words? Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings. Think about what you can see or how they make you feel. Then fire up your imagination and use your powers of detection to create your own stories. With lots of lovely paintings and other interesting items to inspire you, as well as quizzes and craft videos with some great ideas for simple things to make and do at home.


Art-tastic is a free exhibition taking place at Kirkcaldy Galleries from 17 June to 22 October 2023. Visit https://www.onfife.com/venues/kirkcaldy-galleries/ for information on our opening hours or go to https://www.onfife.com/event/art-tastic/

Artists featured in this Curation: Donald Moodie (1892–1963), Peter McLaren (b.1964), John Johnstone (b.1941), Tim Cockburn (b.1955), Peter Smith (1937–2013), John McGhie (1867–1952), Peter Wishart (1846–1932), David Mackie Cook (b.1957), John Alexander, William MacTaggart (1903–1981), and 8 more
19 artworks
Storyline Album Showcase
The White Chair
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

The White Chair c.1960

Donald Moodie (1892–1963)

Oil on board

H 97 x W 76 cm

Fife Council

Skipi Geo with Gulls
© the artist. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Skipi Geo with Gulls

Peter McLaren (b.1964)

Oil on board

H 120 x W 120 cm

Fife Council

Three Men in a Tub
© the artist. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Three Men in a Tub

John Johnstone (b.1941)

Acrylic on board

H 34.5 x W 30 cm

Fife Council

School Orchestra
© the artist. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

School Orchestra

Tim Cockburn (b.1955)

Oil on canvas

H 64 x W 100 cm

Fife Council

The Links Market
© the artist's estate. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

The Links Market 1980

Peter Smith (1937–2013)

Oil on canvas

H 75.5 x W 75.5 cm

Fife Council

Curlers on Kilconquhar Loch
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Curlers on Kilconquhar Loch 1905

John McGhie (1867–1952)

Oil on canvas

H 69.7 x W 89.5 cm

Fife Council

Winter
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Winter

Peter Wishart (1846–1932)

Oil on board

H 24 x W 31 cm

Fife Council

Low Lighthouse, Isle of May
© the artist. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Low Lighthouse, Isle of May

David Mackie Cook (b.1957)

Oil on canvas

H 125 x W 102 cm

Fife Council

Clouds and Hill
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Clouds and Hill

John Alexander

Oil on canvas

H 74.3 x W 74.5 cm

Fife Council

Kilrenny, Fife
© by permission of the artist's family. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Kilrenny, Fife 1953

William MacTaggart (1903–1981)

Oil on canvas

H 59 x W 74 cm

Fife Council

The Magpie
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

The Magpie 1897

Edwin John Alexander (1870–1926)

Oil on linen

H 40.7 x W 56.6 cm

Fife Council

A Basset Hound
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

A Basset Hound 1901

Robert L. Alexander (1840–1923)

Oil on canvas

H 34 x W 28.5 cm

Fife Council

My House Is My Castle
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

My House Is My Castle 1898

Robert L. Alexander (1840–1923)

Oil on canvas

H 82 x W 105 cm

Fife Council

Baba and Billy
Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Baba and Billy 1920

John Duncan (1866–1945)

Tempera on canvas

H 61 x W 45.5 cm

Fife Council

Limekilns and Charlestown
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Limekilns and Charlestown 1988

J. W. Downie (active 1973–1990s)

Oil on board

H 37.2 x W 47.3 cm

Fife Council

By the Harbour, Crail
© the artist's estate. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

By the Harbour, Crail

Donald McIntyre (1923–2009)

Acrylic on board

H 29 x W 39 cm

Fife Council

Memories of a Polish Paratrooper
© the artist. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Memories of a Polish Paratrooper 2006

Marie Louise Wrightson (b.1972)

Oil on panel

H 110 x W 154 cm

Fife Council

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice
© Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice 1925

James McBey (1883–1959)

Oil on canvas

H 112 x W 150 cm

Fife Council

An Old Street
© The Estate of L.S. Lowry. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Fife Cultural Trust, on behalf of Fife Council

An Old Street 1937

Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976)

Oil on panel

H 51 x W 35.5 cm

Fife Council

Explore artists in this Curation

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  • Memories of a Polish Paratrooper
    Marie Louise Wrightson (b.1972)
  • Winter
    Peter Wishart (1846–1932)
  • Mill Scene
    Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976)
  • Sir William MacTaggart (1903–1981), Artist, Self Portrait
    William MacTaggart (1903–1981)
  • Tristan and Isolde
    John Duncan (1866–1945)
  • Shreds and Shards
    John Alexander
  • The Links Market
    Peter Smith (1937–2013)
  • Mask
    David Mackie Cook (b.1957)
  • Portrait Sketch – Seated Woman
    John Johnstone (b.1941)
  • The Cyclist
    Peter McLaren (b.1964)
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