LOCAL NEWS The McLean Museum and Art Gallery shows a wide variety of exhibitions throughout the year. These are normally held in the Watt Hall on the ground floor which has disabled access and is fitted with an induction loop. Exhibitions normally run from a minimum of two weeks to around eight weeks depending on the size of the show.Keep up to date with events and exhibitions by viewing the Museum's blog at McLean Museum Blog If you have an enquiry concerning events and exhibitions at the Museum then please contact the Museum at museum@inverclyde.gov.uk The Glasgow Boys 15 October - 14 January 2012 For the first time, the McLean Museum will be exhibiting all the oil paintings in its collection by the group of artists known as the Glasgow Boys. In addition to oil paintings, visitors will be able to see watercolours and prints made by this group of artists. which will include work by Arthur Melville, E.A. Hornel, John Lavery, James Guthrie, James Patterson, D.Y. Cameron and many more.. Arts Guild The Beacon Arts Centre – Inverclyde’s new arts venue, which is currently under construction on the Greenock waterfront, is delighted to announce that it has received a grant of £100,000 from The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. The award will assist with the establishment of a youth theatre which will offer opportunities for participation in arts activities to young people from a socially disadvantaged background. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation aims to support projects which can make a real difference to people’s lives through participation in the arts. For more information, visit Andrew Loydd Webber Foundation Arts Guild Website