Welcome to the Paisley Art Institute website,

The Paisley Art Institute holds its Annual Exhibition in Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. The exhibition attracts work from artist members and open entrants across the length and breadth of the UK.

In recent years the role of the Institute has expanded. The Institute awards PAI Diplomas to Artist Members meeting the rigorous criteria of the Credentials Committee for excellence. The letters PAI are granted in perpetuity and at any one time only 35 living artists hold this honour.

In 1983 the Institute held the first Scottish Drawing Competition, this biennial event usually held in November, highlights the Institutes commitment to promoting and exhibiting this essential discipline.

During the Annual Exhibition, the Committee organises a Schools' Art Competition. This is open to all schools in Renfrewshire and is well supported. Prizes are awarded and selected works exhibited.