Founded in 2015, from the former Friends of the Talbot Rice Gallery, we are a voluntary organisation and a registered Scottish charity. Our primary aim is to support art activities at Edinburgh College of Art, the art collections of the University and the Talbot Rice Art Gallery.
The collections of Edinburgh College of Art and the University of Edinburgh are now in the care of Centre for Research Collections. As a bridge between the University and the wider community FEUVA provides a unique opportunity to publicise and increase enjoyment of these extraordinary collections.
We support, through the University’s programmes, all forms of art-making from applied arts to film, and sculpture to architecture, as well as the University’s rich collections of historical portraits, sculpture, ceramics, and its more recently acquired collections of student work and gifts from artists.
To fulfil these aims FEUVA, in partnership with curatorial and other staff of the University, will raise funds through subscriptions, ticket sales and by seeking private sponsorship. The Friends will benefit from a programme of social events, lectures and special visits.
FEUVA Events to look forward to:
December 2024
The FEUVA Christmas Party
SCOTTISH ARTS CLUB
24 Rutland Square,
Edinburgh EH1 2BW
December 10th 7pm – 11pm
You Can Expect . . .
The notorious Art Quiz
Raffle – Live music – drinks & snacks
Entrance: £25 From this link
PAST FEUVA EVENTS WE HAVE ENJOYED
November 2024
The David Talbot Rice Memorial Lecture 2024
“Conversations with Joan” – Kate Downie
Date: November 6th 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Place: Edinburgh College of Art – West Court
The FEUVA annual David Rice Memorial Lecture is being given by artist Kate Downie RSA with a focus on her current exhibition at the Glasgow Women’s Library “Conversation with Joan”.
March 2024
FILM PREMIERE:
Date: March 20th 2024 at 3.30pm
Venue: Adam House Theatre, Adam House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
Tickets: £6.00
BEING: Kenneth Dingwall in reminiscence with Duncan Macmillan in his studio.
Filmed and Edited by Glen Shepherd
In this film, distinguished artist Kenneth Dingwall, one of the pioneers of abstract painting in Scotland, discusses his life and artistic development with art critic Duncan Macmillan.
Events we enjoyed in 2023
November 2023
MICHAEL SNOWDEN IN HIS STUDIO.
Filmed and edited by Glen Shepherd.
Date: November 22nd 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Edinburgh College of Art, Main building, Room C04
December 2023
FEUVA CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Music, drinks, nibbles, a raffle and the ART QUIZ
Date and Time: December 12th 2023 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Scottish Arts Club 24 Rutland Square EH1 2BW
Tickets: £20 per person for fundraising
October 2023
DAVID TALBOT RICE MEMORIAL LECTURE
A personal view of Scotland and its Creative Potential
Speaker: Robert Wilson CEO Creative Scotland, Founder Jupiter Artland
Date: 19th October 2023 At 18.30
June 2023
ECA Graduate Show 2023
A celebration of 2023 graduate’s work across the schools of Art, Design,
Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Music.
There are a range of different opportunities – music – fashion – art – on different dates.