ECA Welcome Week Making Session

Tuesday 15 September, 2pm

Join us for a Welcome Week Making Session at Talbot Rice Gallery as we welcome you to the University of Edinburgh.

After an introduction Anne Hardy / Feelings, you will get the opportunity to explore the galleries and be inspired to make your own artwork using different materials provided.

Welcome Week Making Session is an informal, social and creative hangout for ECA and UOE students. Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this event is about getting inspired, trying, failing, succeeding, processing and playing with materials.

You’re welcome to bring your sketchbook and your own materials, but this isn’t necessary as all materials will be provided.

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ECA Welcome Week: An Introduction to Anne Hardy / Feelings

Tuesday 15 - Friday 18 September, 11am

A chance for new and returning students to discover our current exhibition Anne Hardy / Feelings.

Join us at Talbot Rice Gallery for a short introduction to Anne Hardy / Feelings.

Taking place across three days during Welcome Week, these informal introductions offer new and returning University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College of Art students a starting point for exploring Hardy’s immersive world of installation, sculpture, sound and photography.

Come along to discover more about the exhibition, the ideas and processes behind Hardy’s work, and Talbot Rice Gallery.

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ECA Student Welcome Social 2026

Friday 18 September, 6pm

Join us for a student social at Talbot Rice Gallery as we welcome you to the University of Edinburgh.

The event is part of Welcome Week and includes a preview of the exhibition and a making activity all inspired by the work of Anne Hardy.

British Irish artist Anne Hardy has transformed Talbot Rice Gallery’s iconic Georgian Gallery into a new installation entitled Feelings. Known for her pioneering approach to exhibition-making, Hardy treats the gallery as a found object, extending the influence of sculpture into the fabric of the gallery through light, sound, data and scenography, creating an active environment for a series of sculptural "beings".

Please note that photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs made are likely to appear on our website or social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer or a member of our team know on the evening.

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ECA TRG Student Ideas Exchange

Wednesday 23 September, 10:30am

Join the conversation and shape the future of your gallery's engagement programme.

Calling all students! We want to hear from you...

Join us for an interactive Student Ideas Exchange where you'll get to discover the upcoming year's exhibition programme and help shape the student engagement programme at the gallery.

Share your ideas and insights on what events and activities would make you feel engaged and excited. From workshops and performances to talks and more, we want to know what you'd love to see happen in the gallery.

By joining the conversation, you'll be helping to create a student engagement programme that's tailored to your needs and interests. This is your chance to make your voice heard and help shape the future of your gallery.

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