Degree Show Season 2025
The transition from late Spring to early Summer is one of our favourite times in the contemporary art calendar. As the days get longer and the sun comes out, we’re looking forward to touring Degree Shows across Scotland, and the promise of an abundance of work by new graduates – from bold, innovative takes on pertinent themes of contemporary life, to magnificent displays of technical skill. From Edinburgh to Moray, there’s fresh work to see all month – here’s our guide to help you plan your season.
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD), Dundee
Until Sunday 1 June
This year’s season kicks off in Dundee, with a huge showcase of work by over 450 graduating students. Taking place across DJCAD’s Matthew and Crawford buildings, the Degree Show spans all of Dundee’s undergraduate programmes, from Art & Philosophy to Interior & Environmental Design, with a strong programme of performance throughout the final weekend.
dundee.ac.uk
Image: Fae Ross
Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Shows 2025
Friday 30 May–Friday 6 June
In Edinburgh, this year’s Art, Design, Architecture and Landscape Architecture graduates take over the ECA’s Lauriston Campus with their Degree Show, which is accompanied by a series of events across the city – including fashion shows of costumes designed for performance at the Queen’s Hall, and an animation screening at the Everyman cinema.
eca.ed.ac.uk
Image: Jo Shulha
The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2025
Wednesday 28 May–Sunday 8 June
Encompassing work from the specialist schools of Architecture, Design, Fine Art, Innovation and Technology, the GSA Degree Show largely takes place at the central campus, but don’t miss out on the Master of Fine Art show at the Glue Factory just north of the city. Those in the Highlands can also visit the GSA’s Highlands and Islands campus on Friday 6 June to see innovative work from students based in Forres.
gsashowcase.net
Image: Katie Grenville
Gray’s School of Art Degree Show 2025
Friday 6–Sunday 15 June
In Aberdeen, Gray’s Degree Show showcases final projects from students of fine art, ceramics, photography and much more, with a preview event open to the public on the evening of Friday 6 June. There’s also regular tours of the show for young people aged 14-25, led by graduates-in-residence.
rgu.ac.uk
Image: Sophie Scott
Moray School of Art Fine Art Degree Show 2025
Friday 6–Saturday 14 June
A contrast to the colossal showcases at other art schools, this exhibition at Moray School of Art – part of the University of the Highlands and Islands – allows visitors to focus in on the work of just seven graduating students, showing everything from contemporary takes on vanitas paintings to large-scale weavings inspired by the urban environment.
moray.uhi.ac.uk
Image: Jessie Dundas
Header image: Sophie Stewart, MFA, The Glasgow School of Art