At the Slade School of Fine Art we approach the practice of contemporary art and the history and theories that inform it in an experimental, research-oriented and imaginative way. An art school with a world leading reputation, the Slade makes a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art both nationally and internationally.

The Slade has a lively and dynamic studio-led research culture. All studio staff are practising artists with significant exhibition profiles, actively involved in research as well as teaching. >>>

Degrees

For undergraduates we offer a three-year BFA and four-year BA. At graduate level we have an MA and MFA, as well as MPhil/PhD. We welcome international students and also offer our undergraduates the opportunity to study abroad.

Research

We are a world leading university department for research in Fine Art. All studio staff are practising artists and actively involved in research as well as teaching.

People

Our staff and students are lively and engaged with a wide range of initiatives nationally and internationally, and you may have heard of a number of our alumni.

News

Events

Slade students and staff initiate and engage in a wide range of events.

Short Courses

Booking is now open for our Summer School and unique Summer Foundation. Our Short Courses run from October to March and we also run courses at Easter.

About

The Slade's foundation in 1871 was the result of a bequest from Felix Slade who envisaged a school where fine art would be studied within a liberal arts university.

News From Students

Slade Interim Show 2019

An exhibition of work by current 2nd year MA and MFA students is running from Saturday 28 September - Tuesday 1 October 2019.

Heal's x Slade - Mansard Gallery

Johanna Baudou, Jione Choi, Boon and Baum, Johnny Izatt Lowry and Sarah Tew are showing in Heal's x Slade at the Mansard Gallery, Heals, 196 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7LQ, from 14 - 22 September 2019. See www.londondesignfestival.com.

Observation - North Obseratory

UCL Slade School of Fine Art’s Scientists in Residence, Professor David Dobson and Dr Ruth Siddall are showing Observation at the North Observatory, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, from 22 - 28 October 2019. See www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/events/observation-north-obser.

Booking Now Open for Autumn Short Courses

MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show

Kim Harvey

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