Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre
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Start date
September 12, 2026 10:00 am
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End date
June 6, 2027
Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre runs from 12 September 2026 to 6 June 2027. The free exhibition presents recent gifts and bequests added to the City of Edinburgh’s fine art collection.
The collection contains more than 5,000 works and covers Scottish art from the 17th century to the present day.
Key Event Details
| Exhibition | Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre |
| Dates | 12 September 2026 to 6 June 2027 |
| Venue | City Art Centre |
| Address | 2 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE |
| Entry | Free |
| Programme | Further details to be announced |
What To Expect
The selection includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints and photography. Named artists include Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, John Bellany, Robert Blomfield, Victoria Crowe, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Jessie M. King, Bet Low, Joseph Noel Paton and Robin Philipson.
Tickets & Entry
The exhibition is listed as free. The full visitor information is still being added, so check the official Culture Edinburgh page closer to your visit.
Location
The City Art Centre is opposite Waverley Station on Market Street. See the Edinburgh247 City Art Centre directory listing for venue and map information.
Getting There
Waverley Station is directly opposite the gallery. Princes Street, the Royal Mile and city-centre tram stops are all nearby.
Our Tips
- Check the official page before visiting, as the detailed programme is still to come.
- Allow time for other City Art Centre exhibitions running on the same date.
- This is a useful free indoor option close to Waverley Station.