ECA Welcome Social 2026

Friday 18 September, 6pm

Admission

Free, booking required

Book Event

Join us for a student social at Talbot Rice Gallery as we welcome you to the University of Edinburgh.

Talbot Rice Gallery

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British Irish artist Anne Hardy has transformed Talbot Rice Gallery’s iconic Georgian Gallery into a new installation entitled Feelings. Known for her pioneering approach to exhibition-making, Hardy treats the gallery as a found object, extending the influence of sculpture into the fabric of the gallery through light, sound, data and scenography, creating an active environment for a series of sculptural "beings".

Please note that photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs made are likely to appear on our website or social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer or a member of our team know on the evening.

No large backpacks or bags allowed in the gallery.

Welcome Week 2026
Talbot Rice Gallery
Open to new and returning UoE and ECA students.

ECA Welcome Week Making Session

Tuesday 15 September, 2pm

Join us for a Welcome Week Making Social at Talbot Rice Gallery as we welcome you to the University of Edinburgh.

Exhibition view, Anne Hardy, Feelings, Talbot Rice Gallery, the University of Edinburgh. Installation with lighting that responds to meteorological data, and quadraphonic audio (6:30 mins looped with 1 minute pause) © Anne Hardy, Photo: Angus Mill

ECA Welcome Week: An Introduction to Anne Hardy / Feelings

Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September, 11am

A chance for new and returning students to discover our current exhibition Anne Hardy / Feelings.

ECA TRG Student Ideas Exchange

Wednesday 23 September, 10:30am

Join us for an interactive Student Ideas Exchange where you'll get to discover the upcoming year's exhibition programme and help shape the student engagement programme at the gallery.

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