Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City
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A talk titled From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardarts exploring art and place will occur atSWG3on17September2026.The session discusses the history of murals across Glasgow including those on Kingston Bridge pillars. Entry is free.
You may have spotted our murals appearing across Glasgow – including the striking Kingston Bridge pillars – but where did it all begin?
From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place and the City
With Laura Frood, Creative Placemaking Lead
You may have spotted our murals appearing across Glasgow – including the striking Kingston Bridge pillars – but where did it all begin? Discover the story behind Yardworks, SWG3’s pioneering street art and graffiti programme, and how it has grown from a festival into a wider programme of creative placemaking across the city.
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Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 13:30.
Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City is held at SWG3 Glasgow in Glasgow (100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG).
Entry to Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City is free.
Tickets for Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City
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A talk titled From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardarts exploring art and place will occur atSWG3on17September2026.The session discusses the history of murals across Glasgow including those on Kingston Bridge pillars. Entry is free.
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You may have spotted our murals appearing across Glasgow – including the striking Kingston Bridge pillars – but where did it all begin?
From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place and the City
With Laura Frood, Creative Placemaking Lead
You may have spotted our murals appearing across Glasgow – including the striking Kingston Bridge pillars – but where did it all begin? Discover the story behind Yardworks, SWG3’s pioneering street art and graffiti programme, and how it has grown from a festival into a wider programme of creative placemaking across the city.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City?
Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 13:30.
Where is Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City taking place?
Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City is held at SWG3 Glasgow in Glasgow (100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG).
How much are tickets for Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City?
Entry to Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City is free.
How do I get tickets for Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City?
Tickets for Talk: From Walls to a Street Arts District Yardworks: Art, Place & the City can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Thursday, 17 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 10°C · chance of rain 78% · wind 27 km/h
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