Spineless Wonders: The Zine, Type And Script takes place on Friday 10 February 2023. For the full programme see the Spineless Wonders webpage. Free, tickets via Eventbrite.
Posted Saturday, 14th January 2023 00:00
We are very sad to hear that Emma Wolukau-Wanambwa has died. Emma graduated from the Slade with a MA in Fine Art in 2008, worked as a Research Associate, and recently as a Lecturer (Teaching) in History and Theory of Art, May 2021 - June 2022. We send our thoughts and condolences to her family and friends.
Posted Monday, 9th January 2023 00:00
The Slade is closed from 5:30pm, Friday 23 December 2022 until 9:00am, Tuesday 3 January 2023. If you have any questions regarding applications or uploading your video, please see our webpage.
We wish you all a happy and healthy break.
Posted Wednesday, 21st December 2022 00:00
BA/BFA applicants for entry 2023-2024. After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from UCL inviting you to submit your portfolio. Please watch the video and spend time putting your portfolio together in the correct format before uploading.
Posted Monday, 19th December 2022 00:00
Booking for our spring short course programme, starting in January, is now open! We are running both online and in person courses in Colour and Painting, and an in-person Easter painting course. For the full programme, see our Short Courses webpage.
Posted Tuesday, 13th December 2022 00:00
The Slade School of Fine Art is happy to present documentary footage of the 2022 Summer Shows shot by Slade students on the school’s 16mm Bolex cameras. The project was funded by UCL Alumni Engagement, the project.
Posted Friday, 2nd December 2022 00:00
Many congratulations to Sandra Smith, Lea Collet and Becky Loweth have been nominated for this year's UCL Widening Participation Community of Practice Awards. This small team facilitate some amazing work on behalf of the Slade, opening access for learners who are under-represented in higher education.
Posted Friday, 2nd December 2022 00:00
We are delighted to run our Open Studios on 14 December.
The tours of the building, lasting approximately one hour, will cover the basement, ground floor and first floor studios at the Slade. Tours start from the main entrance. Places are limited, reserve via Eventbrite.
Posted Thursday, 1st December 2022 00:00
Interested in studying for an undergraduate degree in fine art? Join us on Tuesday 7 December 2022, 2:00 - 3:00pm, for an in person question and answer session with Slade tutors and students. Places are limited, reserve via Eventbrite.
Posted Tuesday, 15th November 2022 00:00
Interested in studying for an undergraduate degree in fine art? Join us on Tuesday 15 November 2022, 2:00 - 3:00pm, for an in person question and answer session with Slade tutors and students. Places are limited, reserve via Eventbrite.
Posted Tuesday, 8th November 2022 00:00
Slade Graduate Programme Q&A online: Wednesday 7 December 2022 . We have two sessions, 10-11am and 4-5pm (GMT). This live online Q&A event is an opportunity to ask a panel of Slade graduate tutors and students about our MA/MFA programme. See our MA/MFA degree page for more information.
Posted Tuesday, 8th November 2022 00:00
We are delighted to welcome two artists from Karmabank who will be taking part in our Saturday 8-week drawing course, starting tomorrow. This is our first short course taught “in-person” at the Slade, Gower Street site since Covid-19.
Posted Friday, 28th October 2022 00:00
We are pleased to announce that a gift from Sadie Coles HQ will enable the delivery of a four-week Slade Widening Participation Summer School at UCL East for 40 students next summer.
The Slade Widening Participation Summer School will help to diversify the range of applications the Slade receives by equipping learners with the necessary skills, confidence and networks to bridge the gap between secondary school and further education in fine art.
Posted Friday, 21st October 2022 00:00
Our autumn short course programme is now open for booking. There are two evening courses and one "in-person" course at the Slade Main Building in Gower Street. For further details see our Short Course page.
Posted Thursday, 20th October 2022 00:00
We are delighted to announce recent graduates Gillies Adamson Semple (MFA), Jonah Alexander (BA), Josephine Rock & Max Norton (MFA), have been awarded Boise Scholarships, and Selena Scott (BFA) the Dolbey Scholarship. Current students Blythe Cheung (Blithe Germ) & Ivan Kashdan (MFA) and Niki Kohandel (BA) have been awarded Jeanne Szego Scholarships.
Many congratulations to all of our awardees, we look forward to seeing their future projects.
Posted Tuesday, 11th October 2022 00:00
Current MA student Ivan Kashdan is showing ‘Parade’, a 17m mural made over August 2022 for the Big Walls Project, organized by Jo Volley and Stephanie Nebbia. The mural responds to its setting – the internal courtyard of Lamington Group’s net zero carbon hotel. On Wednesday 19 October 2022, 3 - 6pm. ‘Parade’ will be open to the public for 3 hours at room2 Hometel, 10 Windmill Rd, Chiswick, London W4 1SD.
Posted Tuesday, 11th October 2022 00:00
Free weekly art and design workshops for Years 9,10 and 11 (ages 13-16) who live and/or go to school in the London boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest. Classes organised by UCL Widening Participation and led by staff from Slade and Bartlett School of Architecture. For further details and how to apply, see the UCL Access and Widening Participation website.
Posted Friday, 30th September 2022 00:00
We regret, that due to illness, this event has been postponed. We hope to rearrange in the future.
Posted Friday, 30th September 2022 00:00
MA/MFA Interim Show 2022
Open to the public 6 - 11 October
Weekdays: 9:30am - 8:30pm
Weekend: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Posted Friday, 30th September 2022 00:00
Apply for a Fundació Miró Mallorca grant of €3000, to cover travel expenses and accommodation for a residency at the Slade. The award provides the use of studio space for one person for a maximum of one month and agreed access to the university’s print workshops and other academic activities programmed during the academic year.
Posted Friday, 8th July 2022 00:00
Congratulations to Hannah Morgan, recipent of the the Adrian Carruthers Award 2022/23.The Adrian Carruthers Award is a partnership between Acme and the Slade, generously supported by the Adrian Carruthers Memorial Fund.
Posted Tuesday, 5th July 2022 00:00
If you are interested in studying for an undergraduate degree in fine art at the Slade, sign up for one of our Q&A open days in July. For more information see the Undergraduate Open Days website.
Posted Saturday, 18th June 2022 00:00
We regret that due to the impact of the train strike on audience attendance for tomorrow's event, the In Conversation with Sir Christopher Le Brun has been cancelled.
Posted Thursday, 9th June 2022 00:00
Interworlds: Remi Rana Allen and Sinta Tantra focuses on the work of leading artists Remi Rana Allen and Sinta Tantra. Online via Zoom, Tuesday 14 June, 3 - 5pm. Free, book via Eventbrite.
Posted Friday, 27th May 2022 00:00
The Slade@150, co-directed by Kate Stonehill and Justin Hardy premieres at the Bloomsbury Theatre, 6 - 7pm on Wednesday 8 June 2022. Tickets are free, book via the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Posted Wednesday, 25th May 2022 00:00
We are pleased to announce that 94% of our individual research outputs were recognised as ‘world leading’ (55%) and ‘internationally excellent’ (39%) in REF 2021. Overall our research culture was judged to be 88% ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’.
Posted Thursday, 12th May 2022 00:00
Graduate Show featuring the work of 70 MA/MFA final year student continues to Saturday 25 June, 10am - 8pm daily.
Please note: Thursday 23 June. The Slade remains open whilst the Quad is closed today. Please follow the UCL Security guidance for entry to the building.
Posted Thursday, 5th May 2022 00:00
Booking is now open for our summer short courses in painting. See our Short Courses page for details, including new courses in Colour Theory and Practice and Life Painting.
Posted Thursday, 21st April 2022 00:00
Colour & Poetry: A Symposium IV, 20 – 22 March 2022, is a cross and interdisciplinary three-day online event held by the Slade. Booking via Eventbrite, further information on the Colour & Poetry page.
Posted Thursday, 10th March 2022 00:00
Congratulations to current Slade students Annie Lee and Olivia Lopez who have been appointed as artists-in-residence at UCL East.
Posted Wednesday, 9th February 2022 00:00