Big plans to celebrate college’s 125th anniversary

THIS YEAR’S Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) takes place next month, with a host of events lined up to celebrate the institution’s 125th anniversary.

Hundreds of alumni from around the world are expected to attend a reunion event on May 17 ahead of the traditional preview evening for the students, their families and invited guests.

The city’s largest annual exhibition of art and design will feature the work of 290 final year students alongside an exhibition of alumni artwork.

The show attracts thousands of visitors and is seen as a springboard for some of Scotland’s emerging artists.

Dean of DJCAD Professor Tom Inns said: “We will be delighted to welcome back alumni from the four corners of the world. It is the students and staff who have, over the past 125 years, made DJCAD the innovative and exciting centre of art and design excellence it is today.”

The exhibition runs from May 18 to 25 and admission is free.