Events

• 29 November 2019 - 29 February 2020
  

• 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday

• University of Edinburgh Main Library
  George Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9LJ

An exhibition about the University's Needlework Development Scheme (NDS).

• 12 January 2020 - 26 January 2020
  

• Mon- Fri: 10- 5pm
  Sat- Sun: 10- 4pm

• Sculpture Court
  Edinburgh College of Art Main Building
  Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

This exhibition in the ECA Sculpture Court celebrates Illustration Programme Director, Jonathan Gibb's 30 years here at ECA, featuring published and printed work made between 1990-2020. 

• 20 January 2020 - 23 January 2020
  

• 11am until 3pm
  Closing Event, 23rd Jan 5pm until 7pm.

• Evolution House
  Tent Gallery
  78 West Port
  Edinburgh
  EH1 2LE

Ceremonial is an exhibition of artworks looking at tradition through concept and process.

• 21 January 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Led by Dr Gráinne Rice, National Galleries Scotland

• 22 January 2020
  

• 1.10pm - 2.30pm

• Alison House, Atrium
  Nicolson Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9DF

• 22 January 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Edinburgh offers many opportunities to gain experience for future career prospects. This session will provide practical information on where to look for art-history positions, why it is helpful to get experience early, and where you can get this experience while undertaking your studies.

• 23 January 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 24 January 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Main Lecture Theatre (E22)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 School of Art Friday Lecture Series

• 28 January 2020
  

• 1.10pm

• Reid Concert Hall
  Bristo Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the Concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020 series

• 28 January 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Minto House, Elliot Room
  20-22 Chambers Street
  Edinburgh
  EH1 1JZ

Part of the Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series 2019-20

• 29 January 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Aimed at students interested in pursuing internships or close to graduating, this workshop will instruct students on what employers are looking for in CVs, cover letters, and application forms.

• 29 January 2020
  

• 9am - 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 29 January 2020
  

• 1.10pm - 2.30pm

• Alison House, Atrium
  Nicolson Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9DF

• 30 January 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 31 January 2020
  

• McEwan Hall
  Teviot Place
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020

• 29 November 2019 - 29 February 2020
  

• 10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday

• University of Edinburgh Main Library
  George Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9LJ

An exhibition about the University's Needlework Development Scheme (NDS).

• 4 February 2020
  

• 1.10pm

• Reid Concert Hall
  Bristo Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the Concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020 series

• 5 February 2020
  

• 1.10pm - 2.30pm

• Alison House, Atrium
  Nicolson Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9DF

• 5 February 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Join us at the National Gallery on the Mound to delve into visual analysis. Using the artworks on display, this session will explore what goes into a successful visual analysis and how this can be specifically applied to essays and exams.

• 5 February 2020
  

• 2pm - 3.30pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

How do we develop cities in a planned and conscious way to enhance the lives of those living in them, to reduce strain on the planet, and to renew governance and democracy?

• 6 February 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 7 February 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, West Court
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

The artists Larry Achiampong and David Blandy will discuss their creative partnership, their use of technology, of videogame engines, drones and phone cameras, and how the work relates to the current political landscape.

• 7 February 2020
  

• 1.10pm

• McEwan Hall
  Teviot Place
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the Concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020 series

• 11 February 2020
  

• 1.10pm

• Reid Concert Hall
  Bristo Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the Concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020 series

• 11 February 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Minto House, Elliot Room
  20-22 Chambers Street
  Edinburgh
  EH1 1JZ

Part of the Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series 2019-20

• 12 February 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

With essay deadlines approaching, it is a good time to review the feedback you received from your essay last semester.

• 12 February 2020
  

• 1.10pm - 2.30pm

• Alison House, Atrium
  Nicolson Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9DF

• 13 February 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 14 February 2020
  

• 1.1pm

• Reid Concert Hall
  Bristo Square
  Edinburgh
  EH8 9AG

Part of the Concerts at the University | Spring-Summer 2020 series

• 14 February 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, West Court
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Raisa Kabir talks through her practice as a textile and performance artist, and the political potential of craft to uncover global histories of labour, heritage and belonging.

• 19 February 2020
  

• 9am - 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 25 February 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Minto House, Elliot Room
  20-22 Chambers Street
  Edinburgh
  EH1 1JZ

Part of the Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series 2019-20

• 26 February 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Whether you are a visiting student, missed the last essay-writing session, or just want a refresher on how to write an art history essay, this session will offer tips on the essay-writing process.

• 27 February 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 28 February 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, West Court
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Virtual worlds have long been a part of the internet, evolving from text only equivalents, with Second Life reaching 16 years this year.

• 4 March 2020
  

• 2pm - 3.30pm

• Hunter Building, Room R2B,
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

This Workshop will be co-hosted by Moray House School of Education and ECA.

• 5 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 10 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Minto House, Elliot Room
  20-22 Chambers Street
  Edinburgh
  EH1 1JZ

Part of the Architectural History and Theory Seminar Series 2019-20

• 12 March 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

You’ve learned what to expect from your exam in lectures and tutorials, now it is time to strategise how to revise for them.  This session will offer revision techniques and tips for exams.

• 12 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 13 March 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, West Court
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

• 16 March 2020 - 20 March 2020
  

• Online

During the week 16 - 20 March we are running sessions that allow you to find out more about our on campus postgraduate programmes, from wherever you are, through an online platform.

• 18 March 2020
  

• 9am - 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 19 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 19 March 2020
  

• 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Room J.05
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

History of Art exams consist of a series of both long and short essay questions. In this session we will go over the best practices for writing exam essays and the expectations your markers have for these essays.

• 25 March 2020
  

• 11am - 7pm

• Sculpture Court
  Edinburgh College of Art Main Building
  Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Now in its sixth year, this event welcomes students, graduates and professionals to explore innovation and celebrate the book form in its broadest sense with a focus on artists' books in education.

• 26 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 27 March 2020
  

• 11.30am

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, West Court
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

• 30 March 2020
  

• 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Led by Dr Anna Watz, Linköping University, Sweden

• 1 April 2020
  

• 6pm - 7pm

• National Gallery of Scotland, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre
  The Mound
  Edinburgh
  EH2 2EL

In this talk entitled “White House/White Cube: Portraits, Paintings, and the American Presidency”, Dr Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw (Director of History, National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC) will examine art that has been associated with the Presidency of the United States and the White House.

• 1 April 2020
  

• 9am - 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 2 April 2020
  

• 5.15pm

• Hunter Building, Hunter Lecture Theatre (017)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

Part of the 2019/20 History of Art Research Seminar Series

• 6 May 2020
  

• 9am - 1pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 6 May 2020 - 7 May 2020
  

• Online

• 7 May 2020
  

Led by Dr Natalie Ferris, University of Edinburgh

• 3 June 2020
  

• 9am - 5pm

• Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, Board Room (L05)
  74 Lauriston Place
  Edinburgh
  EH3 9DF

ECA Writing Retreat sessions consist of writing-centred half-days where you can bring along your writing ideas, works in progress, drafts of conference papers or chapters, funding applications – anything research-related which would benefit from focussed attention.

• 17 July 2020 - 18 July 2020
  

• Day 1 (Informatics Forum): 9am - 8pm
  Day 2 (National Gallery of Scotland): 9am - 5.30pm

• Day 1: Informatics Forum (G.07), 10 Crichton Street, EH8 9AB
  Day 2: Scottish National Gallery (Hawthornden Lecture Theatre), The Mound, EH2 2EL

The International Art Market Studies Association (TIAMSA) Conference 2020, hosted at The University of Edinburgh / National Galleries Scotland