The Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections – at The Whisky Bond
Have you ever wanted to see behind-the-scenes at Glasgow School of Art’s Archives and Collections? Based at The Whisky Bond, the GSA’s Archives and Collections is home to a diverse range of material, ranging from plaster casts, textiles, furniture, and ceramics, as well as a wide array of artworks, architectural drawings, design work, and archive material relating to former students and staff. This year, in line with the Doors Open Day theme, “We Are All Here: Diversity and Diaspora,” our tour will highlight how immigration and emigration have shaped both Glasgow and the GSA’s vibrant history. You’ll explore the Reading Room, Workroom, and Stores, where we’ll showcase materials that reflect the diverse cultural influences and stories that have contributed to the School’s rich history. Join us to discover how the creative journeys of students and staff from around the world are woven into the fabric of the city’s artistic heritage, shaping the history of the GSA and the collections we hold today.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
The Whisky Bond, Dawson Road, Glasgow, UK, G4 9SS
2 Dawson Rd, Glasgow G4 9SS, UK
G4 9SS
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 15 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 30 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 15 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 30 PM
Sunday 22nd September: 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 15 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 30 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Please see tour times - booking is essential.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: -
Parking Available: yes
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Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
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Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: The Glasgow School of Art
The Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections are a rich resource for the study of art, design, and architectural education. Based at The Whisky Bond, the collection is home to a wide range of materials, including artworks, architectural drawings, textiles, posters, and artworks, as well as the personal papers of significant figures associated with the School. The collections provide a unique insight into the history and influence of the GSA, documenting the creative practices of its students and staff from its founding in 1845 to the present day. Housed at The Whisky Bond, the archives are accessible to researchers, students, and the public, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic heritage of Glasgow.
Tel: 0141 566 1418
Email: archives@gsa.ac.uk
Website: gsaarchives.net/
The Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections are a rich resource for the study of art, design, and architectural education. Based at The Whisky Bond, the collection is home to a wide range of materials, including artworks, architectural drawings, textiles, posters, and artworks, as well as the personal papers of significant figures associated with the School. The collections provide a unique insight into the history and influence of the GSA, documenting the creative practices of its students and staff from its founding in 1845 to the present day. Housed at The Whisky Bond, the archives are accessible to researchers, students, and the public, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic heritage of Glasgow.
Tel: 0141 566 1418
Email: archives@gsa.ac.uk
Website: gsaarchives.net/
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