94% of secondary school pupils take part in cultural, sporting and leisure activities outwith the school curriculum 
Annual report 2006/2007 Renfrewshire museums and galleries
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Renfrewshire Arts and Museums
In 2006, Renfrewshire Museums and Renfrewshire Arts merged to form one combined cultural service offering residents and visitors access to high quality arts, museums and heritage provision.
We organise an extensive theatre and exhibition programme, local festivals and events, and run a busy education and arts outreach service.
We manage seven venues in Paisley and Renfrewshire, both performing arts venues and museums.
In 2006, Renfrewshire Museums and Renfrewshire Arts merged to form one combined cultural service offering residents and visitors access to high quality arts, museums and heritage provision.
We organise an extensive theatre and exhibition programme, local festivals and events, and run a busy education and arts outreach service.
We manage seven venues in Paisley and Renfrewshire, both performing arts venues and museums.
Here you'll find our recent news.
Please check the website for up to date listings for everything happening in Renfrewshire.
Check out our Spring 2010 What's On Guide with information on performances, exhibitions and events throughout our venues.
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You can also pick up a guide at any of our venues, local libraries and the Paisley Tourist Information Centre.
Recent News
In March 2008 Renfrewshire Council appointed Page/Park, the architects who designed the iconic Lighthouse arts venue and the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow, to undertake a pre-feasability study into the creation a new Cultural Centre for Paisley.
Although at a very early stage, it is thought that plans will include moving the Central Library to Paisley Town Hall and extensively refurbishing Paisley Museum. Under the plans, a new 175 seat theatre could be built within the revamped museum for performing arts, lectures and films.
Although at a very early stage, it is thought that plans will include moving the Central Library to Paisley Town Hall and extensively refurbishing Paisley Museum. Under the plans, a new 175 seat theatre could be built within the revamped museum for performing arts, lectures and films.
A café and bar could also be included along with improved access for people with disabilities, state-of-the-art environmental controls for the galleries and the replacement or upgrading of the modern extensions to the Grade A listed building. Councillor Eileen McCartin, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's Community and Family Care Policy Board, said: "Glasgow City Council's investment in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum has turned it into Scotland's top visitor attraction. We might not take Kelvingrove's crown but we can certainly create a facility that will put Paisley on the map as a cultural centre."
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In January 2008 the Scottish Museums Council acknowledged Paisley’s unique position in the history of industrial woven textiles.
The Paisley Shawl Collection, cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums service, is a recognised collection of national significance to Scotland.
The Paisley Shawl Collection, cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums service, is a recognised collection of national significance to Scotland.
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