Anatomy of an Art School

Schedule

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Aberdeen Art Gallery | Aberdeen, SC

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Anatomy of an Art School: a 2-day public Forum at Aberdeen Art Gallery exploring how art schools evolve, shaping creative practice & culture
About this Event

As part of Gray’s School of Art’s 140 Years programme, Anatomy of an Art School is a two day public Forum exploring what defines an art school and how creative education evolves in a changing world.

Taking place at Aberdeen Art Gallery, (Cowdray Hall) the Forum brings together artists, educators and researchers from across the UK and beyond. Using Gray’s School of Art as a starting point, the programme opens into a wider conversation about studio culture, artistic lineage, architecture, place and the future of higher education.

Across keynote talks, provocations, panel discussions and performances, contributors will examine how learning environments shape practice, how traditions are challenged and reworked, and how institutions respond to social and economic change.

The Forum marks the culmination of the exhibition Never Make a Head Bigger than a Melon, while the wider Gray’s 140 Years programme continues through to November 2026.


Friday 10th April

πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 10th April

Info: Join us for a day full of provocations and live performances.


πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Coffee
πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Remarks
πŸ•‘: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Exhibition Context
πŸ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Live Performance
πŸ•‘: 12:10 PM - 01:30 PM
Informal Networking / Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
Provocation One
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Provocation Two
πŸ•‘: 02:40 PM - 03:10 PM
Provocation Three
πŸ•‘: 03:10 PM - 03:40 PM
Provocation Four
πŸ•‘: 03:40 PM - 04:10 PM
Live Performance
πŸ•‘: 04:10 PM - 05:00 PM
Informal Networking
Saturday 11th April

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 11 April

Info: Join us for a day full of provocations, workshops and panel discussions.


πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration and Coffee
πŸ•‘: 09:15 AM - 09:25 AM
Welcome Remarks
πŸ•‘: 09:25 AM - 09:55 AM
Provocation One
πŸ•‘: 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Provocation Two
πŸ•‘: 10:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session One
πŸ•‘: 10:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session Two
πŸ•‘: 10:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Breakout Session Three
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Breakout Sessions - Feedback
πŸ•‘: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Informal Networking / Lunch
πŸ•‘: 01:20 PM - 01:45 PM
Reflections
πŸ•‘: 01:45 PM - 02:10 PM
Provocation Three
πŸ•‘: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
Provocation Four
πŸ•‘: 02:50 PM - 04:05 PM
Breakout Session Four
πŸ•‘: 02:50 PM - 04:05 PM
Breakout Session Five
πŸ•‘: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Breakout Sessions - Feedback
πŸ•‘: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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Where is it happening?

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 10.00

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