World-renowned Irish artist Alice Maher will speak, globally acclaimed painter and illustrator Oliver Jeffers will give a lecture, and a commissioned piece by Turner Prize candidate Phil Collins will be unveiled.
Ulster institution Chancellor Dr Colin Davison, Irene MacWilliam, and legendary artists Alastair MacLennan will all be fully involved as the institution showcases Belfast's rich artistic innovative heritage and bright future.
✨ Celebrating 175 years of the Belfast School of Art! ✨
— Ulster University (@UlsterUni) October 29, 2024
Watch our Chancellor & renowned artist Colin Davidson share his memories in this special video.
Don't miss his keynote on 18 Nov as part of the celebrations!
Tickets 👉: https://t.co/G0LpQ9ocV8
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The Belfast School of Art, which was established in 1849, is the second-oldest school of art and the oldest institution of design education on the island of Ireland.
With students and staff actively involved in Belfast's and the world's civic and cultural life, it now has the biggest research-active Art and Design faculty in Ireland.
"I have a very special place in my heart for the Belfast School of Art," stated Dr. Colin Davidson, Chancellor of Ulster University and a world-renowned artist.
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