Art Collection Open Day

Come and visit the University of Stirling Art Collection for their much-loved annual Open Day. 

Visitors can expect tours, activities and very special performance of the Pathfoot Project, showcasing new writing and music inspired by the exhibitions. This event is open to all and visitors are encouraged to come and go as they please throughout the day. 

Each year, the University of Stirling Art Collection selects a theme for the Pathfoot exhibitions inspired by the research on campus. This year our chosen focus has been Art & Science, where exhibitions examine the shared communities of practice between artists and scientific researchers. 

Plan of Day

10:30 - Pathfoot Building Opens to the Public

Visitors can take a look around the exhibitions or have a go at the Art & Science Family Trail 

10:30-12:30 - Pathfoot Press Drop In

Drop by the Pathfoot Press, the University of Stirling's Centre for Letterpress, learn about this fascinating working press room and make a bookmark to take away with you.

12:30 - 13:30 - Curator's Tour

Visitors are warmly invited to gather at the front entrance for a tour of the current exhibitions with members from the Collections Team. We'll guide you through our current exhibitions and some of our favourite works in the Collection. 

14:00 - Pathfoot Project Performance

Music and new writing devised by students from the Composition course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and students from the University of Stirling MLitt Creative Writing. The music will be performed by the students, with support from the much acclaimed, Nordic Viola. 

Getting here and access

The Pathfoot Building is the first building on the left as you enter the University of Stirling Campus. Parking is free over the weekend, but we do encourage visitors to get to us via public transport if possible. See our Getting Here page for a comprehensive guide.

The Building has accessibility measures in place, such as ramps, elevators and disabled parking to the front and rear. Read our Access Guide for further information or get in touch with the Art Collection who will be happy to discuss your individual requirements and provide guidance. 

About the Art Collection 

The Art Collection is a Collection of Scottish contemporary art, housed primarily in the Pathfoot Building. Our aim is to make arts and culture a part of daily life for students, staff and visitors through exhibitions, events and workshops. The Pathfoot Building Galleries are open to the public Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, or for special events.