At the start of the new academic year it is important to think about your networks. Whether you are new to the city or not, Glasgow has a rich and vibrant creative economy to take advantage of. We have invited industry speakers that know the city well and can help you identify the networks that will support you the most.

Max Slaven : is one half of Glasgow Art Map, an online map, listings and journal for contemporary art in Glasgow, and is Programme Director of David Dale Gallery.

Cat Gilmore: Youth Arts Coordinator at Glasgow Contemporary Arts Network (GCAN)

Working collectively has its advantages but also complications. To understand how to get a collective off the ground we have invited graduates that have done it themselves to discuss what they learnt from the experience and share their insights on the process.

Guest speakers:

Ida Henrich (Communication Design 2017): Illustrator, designer and mural artist based in Glasgow. www.idahenrich.com

Josafinni (MA Interior Design 2021): interdisciplinary artist, working across the fields of interior design, print, textiles and research. www.josafinni.wixsite.com/josafinni

Back by popular demand, this practical Working Space event lead by Briana Pegado will take you through the process of writing successful funding applications. It aims to cover all aspects of structuring your application and offer top tips and advice to ensure that your submissions have every chance of success.

Guest speakers

Briana Pegado: is Founder of the Edinburgh Student Arts Festival (ESAF), Consultant at the Collective, and Author.

To kick of the new year we look forward to 2050 and ask: what will the industry look like, how will cities need to develop and what can people starting out in the industry do to prepare themselves. For this talk we have invited two Glasgow based firms to present their own interpretation of the future industry and discuss the role it will play in societal change.

Guest speakers TBC

Featuring two GSA graduates working within the specialisms of User Experience and User Interaction, this event will provide insights into the job market, what opportunities are available and offer insights on entering this sector.

Michael Galbraith (Interaction Design 2028) – Immersive Technology Specialist at Arup
Additional Guest speaker to be announced soon

How to present a creative portfolio has always been a delicate balancing act between effectively communicating your own style while also demonstrating a flexibility and range. To help you plan a visual portfolio we have invited representatives from two of Glasgows’ leading design agencies to give their thoughts and insights into what they look for when recruiting new talent.

Guest speakers TBC

There are multiple routes into a career in TV and Film production: A textiles graduate working in costume production and design, an Architecture graduate working in set design and construction or a fine art graduate working in concept development – literally every programme at GSA develops a skill set that is sought after in the world of TV and Film Production. For this talk we have two graduates that now work in the industry who can provide an insight into what its like and offer advice on how you can get started.

Guest speakers TBC

As Degree Show approaches its important that you think about who your audiences are and how they experience your work in person and online. Covering online audience engagement strategies and approaches, this session will provide insights to build your personal brand, how to speak about your work with confidence and increase your visibility with the creative sector.

Guest speakers TBC

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Working Space Live we are delighted to bring this event back as part of the Undergraduate Degree Show 2024. For this special networking event, we have invited all of our previous guest speakers to come to the GSA community during the Degree Show and meet with us in person. We would be delighted if you would be able to join us and celebrate the value of our creative networks. This is a fantastic opportunity to introduce yourself to the wider Glasgow School of Art creative community and expand your professional connections. Drinks will be...