SWG3 (Studio Warehouse Glasgow) is a multi-disciplinary arts venue that exudes eccentricity as you walk through the steel doors. The huge open spaces can be transformed into whatever you wish; an exhibition space, a nightclub, a wedding venue, the space is a mean contender as one of the most popular venues in Scotland. Tucked down a lane in the heart of Finnieston in Glasgow, SWG3 thrives on its reputation for being a stellar venue and a huge player in the creative scene, inspiring young individuals to create and fulfil their potential in an open and free space.

SWG3 is a popular nightclub, the home to roller discos, themed nightclubs, resident DJs and music festivals. The venue can be hired for creative ventures and the space can be admirably catered for a variety of different events.

SWG3 prides itself on large contemporary spaces that can be used for a multitude of creative processes. Inside the vast space there is a Photography studio which is available to hire for commercials, editorial pieces, test shoots, music videos and more. Spaces also available include individual artist studios alongside a Design Studio which is shared by some great creative businesses, graphic designers and illustrators.

SRD Fashion show @ SWG3

Gallery space @ SWG3

SWG3 have a number of gallery exhibitions, and frequently Scotland’s creatives descend to wander around the vast space to experience up and coming national talent. This year SWG3 is taking part of Glasgow International, the world renowned festival of contemporary art where there will be an install of Don Levy’s exceptional, innovational work.

For further information or to arrange a site visit contact info@swg3.tv

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Scotland Re:Designed is a fashion and textile based platform which seeks to connect Scottish born or Scotland based fashion designers and textile companies with the industry and media. At the same time the platform acts as a sustaining force providing support that enables designers and companies to take the next step with collaborations, sales, and PR opportunities.

Created by mentor and curator Chris Hunt of Genuine PR, the platform recently selected several fashion, textiles and accessory designers to exhibit at the upcoming Scotland Re:Designed Showcase in Glasgow. Featuring the addition of a new set of workshops and presentations, the Glasgow showcase will take place 19 – 21 November at SWG3.

Find out more about Scotland Re:Designed here.

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“The Poetry Club is a hub for art, music, performance, spoken word and billows of smoke.” 

The Poetry Club is a Glasgow based artwork and event space housed in the SWG3. Founded by artist Jim Lambie in 2012, The Poetry Club  hosts all manner of events from poetry and music to exhibitions. This April during the 2014 Glasgow International Festival of Art, they will launch their first printed magazine  and are currently seeking poetry, writing, photography and visual art submissions.

In addition, the Poetry Club is looking for a Poet in Residence. Lasting for three months, the residency will offer access to The Poetry Club’s blog and twitter account. The Poet in Residence will also have access to The Poetry Club to produce work and organise events and readings. The resulting work will appear in Volume I of the new magazine.

For more information on the call for entries how to submit work click here. Additional details about the Poet in Residence application process can be found here.

Deadline: 28 February 2014

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Districts of Creativity is a film about Glasgow’s creative scene by well-known photographer, Michael Thomas Jones. The film features Turner Prize winning Glasgow artist, Martin Boyce, The Glasgow School of Art‘s Director, Seona Reid, Collective Architecture, Do Architecture, SWG3, Wasps Studios and Graphical House.

This beautifully shot film, edited by Jamie Vincent Gillespie, gives a better insight into what makes Glasgow such a nurturing city for creative talent.

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You can see more photographs of the day here, or go here to see the artists talks from Sunday’s event. Keep reading to find out what the weekend was all about and who joined us.

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WHAT? Day One…events round and about Glasgow, bus ride, special tours, private talks and a soundtrack launch / screening Full listings below.
Day two…tell us who you are, meet other members, have a drink or two on us, go to the pub. Bring a friend. Full listings below.
WHEN? Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of November 2009
WHERE? Glasgow

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We’re taking the online community into the the real world, giving members an opportunity to meet us and each other over the course of two days.

Join us on our bus on Saturday 14th for a tour of some of Glasgow’s lesser and better known creative spaces. Bring yourself and bring a friend. See inside studios, galleries and facilities, meet the people who run them, listen to the people who work and exhibit at them. Then come along to a soundtrack launch and screening at the Panoptican in the evening, all for a feature film that hasn’t been made yet…

On Sunday afternoon we’re having a few glasses of wine at Sloans and listening to a selection of our members talk about what it is they do. After that we all get to join in. Chat around some of the topics that interest you, get your teeth into the issues, delights and problems facing creative people. All topped off with an evening of music, dominos and great beer at the State.

Saturday 14th
>11.30am…have a cuppa & meet the team at Mono
>12pm…Workshop tour: Sarah Raffel shows us around her jewellery workshop and store at Brazen
> 1pm…Artist talk: Colin Gray introduces In Sickness and In Health at Street Level
> 2.30pm…Designer talks:  John Galvin & Joachim King introduce us to their furniture currently exhibiting at Che Camille
> 2.30pm…Artist talk: Michael Thomas Jones introduces Modernista at The Lighthouse
>2.30pm…Exhibition: come with us to see Torsten Lauschmann’s exhibition at Mary Mary
>3.30pm…Artist talk: Afternoon tea & a chat with Erin McGrath about the new exhibition at the GFT’s Cafe Cosmo
>3.30pm…Artist talk: Artist in residence Edwin Pickstone gives a tour of the Glasgow School of Art’s letterpress facility
>3.30pm…Exhibition: PASSING PLACES: Landscapes of Glasgow and Western Scotland by Dan Williams
> 5pm…Gallery tour: Fun Makes Good give us a preview of their upcoming exhibition at Welcome Home
> 5pm…Artist Talk: Jennifer Nicolson talks to us about her exhibition at The Tiny Gallery at Maisonette
> 5.45pm…Meet the Artist: Ciara Phillips introduces her exhibition at Washington Garcia
>5.45…Exhibition: last chance to see Warehouse of Horrors exhibition at +44 141 Gallery
>5.45pm…Studio Tour: Exclusive tour of UK’s only Dolby Premier Mix Theatre at Savalas
> 7pm…Screening & album launch: Dummy Jim, The One Ensemble & Sarah Kenchington at the Panoptican
> AND…you can add your own event to the map. No matter where you are. We’re curating a mini cultural olympiad. Find out more here or see what’s already on the map here.

Sunday 15th
>12pm…Common of Houses Exhibition at George Square
>12.30pm…Scottish Digital Shorts Launch 2010 at GFT
>2pm…This Is… and Who Are You? at Sloans
> 5pm…GSA Mutual present Sunday School at The State

Images by Patrick MacDonald & Suzy Glass