Celebrating the bicentenary of the Royal Scottish Academy, explore our buildings and how they have shaped influential artists and designers.

Overview

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Royal Scottish Academy, join a tour of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and hear how the school has shaped the careers of many influential RSA academicians over the years - and how they have impacted DJCAD in return!

As well as exploring the connections to RSA Academicians, who have both studied and taught at DJCAD over the years, the tour will also cover the history of the buildings, their unique features and current function, giving visitors a rare insight into the spaces that form the ultimate creative backdrop to those who study here.

The tour will conclude in the University’s Lamb Gallery, where the accompanying exhibition, Dundee and the RSA, will be on display.

This event will also coindide with the penultimate day of DJCAD's Masters Show, with the work of over 100 postgraduate ahd PhD studnets on display.

Accessibility

Please be aware that the tour involves walking between and within two large buildings. There will be steps and extended periods of standing, so we recommend wearing comfortable footwear.

The buildings can become warm, especially during the summer months, so we advise dressing in layers and avoiding overly heavy jackets.

While the Matthew Building is wheelchair accessible, the Crawford Building has more limited accessibility and the tour route may be challenging to follow for those with mobility impairments.

Folding chairs can be provided on request for those who may need to sit during the tour.

If you have any specific access requirements or concerns, please contact djcadevents@dundee.ac.uk in advance so we can do our best to accommodate you.

Further accessibility information can be found on AccessAble.

View Matthew Building accessibility information on AccessAble

View Crawford Building accessibility information on AccessAble

Visitors under 16 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Parking

Parking on our campus is restricted to permit-holders or Blue Badge holders, who may park in designated accessible parking bays only.

View additional information about parking on campus

Additional parking information can be found on the Dundee City Council website.

Image credit

Art College Christmas party, 1968, featuring several notable academicians, courtesy of DJCAD Library.

Description supplied by the event organiser.