Open House 2026
This years GSA Open House (the GSA's Open Day event) will take place on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. Open House is a great way to get to know the GSA. It will be a day packed with tours, talks, exhibitions, stalls and events that will give you a better feel for what studying here might be like. The event takes place on our Garnethill campus in the heart of Glasgow, so it's a great opportunity to visit our facilities and also to get out and explore the city.
A similar programme of events will run across the two days, so you only need to book on one. Book your tickets for Open House below.
If you have any questions about the day, or would like accessibility information about the event please contact recruitment@gsa.ac.uk
Open House and campus tours
Are you thinking of studying at The Glasgow School of Art?
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has a unique studio culture amongst art schools and we offer a range of opportunities for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students to visit us throughout the year, online and in person, to get an idea of what that looks and feels like to study here.
Whether you're unsure about whether art school is for you, or you're looking at continuing your practice with us GSA Open is our year-wide programme of exhibitions, open days, community events, lectures, and drop-in sessions.
Campus Tours
Come and visit us for one of our in-person Campus Tours to learn more about the school and the city of Glasgow, and start imagining your future studying with us. Whether you are planning to study Fine Art, Design, Architecture, or Innovation and Technology, Undergraduate or Postgraduate, we can tailor our tour to meet your interests.
The Glasgow School of Art, Reid Building.
All our tours are led by a team of Student Ambassadors who have first-hand experience of life at GSA. You will have access to view a number of studio and workshop areas on our Garnethill Campus, as well as spending time in our community areas such as our Halls of Residence, Library, and Refectory. Our guides will also show you around the immediate area of Garnethill to give you a flavour of the community that we are a part of. Book a tour via our Eventbrite page here.
Off campus events
We regularly take part in UCAS events in the UK, and student fairs around the world – a great opportunity to meet with our staff and student representatives and ask us questions about the Glasgow School of Art's unique studio environment and creative community.
Upcoming UCAS Discovery Events 2026
Our China Office is also open year-round as a dedicated point of contact for prospective applicants and members of our Creative Network.
Whether you're beginning your applicant journey and only starting to think about whether art school is for you; or you've accepted an offer to study at The Glasgow School of Art - GSA Open runs throughout the year. Follow GSA on TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn for news from across our creative community and an a taste of studio life at the GSA.
Get ready for study at The Glasgow School of Art
If you're offered a place at The Glasgow School of Art, we have a range of preparatory sessions for incoming students to ask questions about arrival to Glasgow or Forres, integration into our creative community, and any other concerns you might have when planning your move.
For international applicants, we organise pre-departure sessions for students to plan their trip before leaving for Glasgow.
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