May your doors of opportunity be wedged open (apart from the fire doors)

Conceived by Eddie Summerton RSA in collaboration with Ronnie Oakley and DJCAD technical staff.

An edition of c.200 wooden door wedges fabricated in DJCAD. Each will be signed by technician Ronnie Oakley, with accompanying authentication documentation which will include a list of all graduates who have represented DJCAD in the RSA New Contemporaries exhibitions since 2009.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design building tours

Celebrate Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) as the creative starting point for many RSA academicians with a tour of its Matthew and Crawford Buildings—where countless artistic careers began.

Once Scotland’s largest art school, DJCAD has produced exceptional graduates for over a century. These tours explore both buildings’ history, design and current role, offering insight into the spaces that continue to inspire creativity.

The Crawford Building, home to the award-winning Cooper Gallery, was built between 1953 and 1964. It features striking wrought iron details, terrazzo flooring and panoramic views over the city and river. Its studios and workshops remain central to DJCAD’s artistic life.

The Grade II listed Matthew Building, a noted example of Scottish brutalism, opened in 1975. Its exposed concrete, bold modular form and expressive structure make it a defining part of Dundee’s skyline.

Supported by it's unique facilities, talented team and all those who study here, DJCAD continues to evolve—a creative powerhouse producing exceptional talent and shaping the future of art and design in Scotland and beyond.

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