# Event Details

- **Event Name**: David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An informal evening of short talks and reminiscences to celebrate 100 years since the birth of artist and teacher David McClure.About this EventBorn in Lochwinnoch in 1926, David McClure studied at Edinburgh College of Art and came to Dundee in 1958 to teach Drawing & Painting at the Art College. He became a popular and influential tutor as well as a highly renowned painter, described as "one of the outstanding Scottish painters of the post-war generation". For this special event accompanying our exhibition Dundee and the RSA we will take an informal look back at his life and work. University of Dundee museum curator Matthew Jarron will set the scene by describing McClure's time at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. Kirsty Matheson (Art Curator at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum) will discuss the McClure paintings held in the city's collection. David's daughter Paola McClure will share memories of her father and show more examples of his work.The  event will take place in the D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre on the ground floor of the Tower. Attendees are welcome to visit the exhibition in the Lamb Gallery beforehand.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dundee/david-mcclure-rsa-a-centenary-celebration/100001995980565602
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, exhibitions, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Tower Building - University of Dundee
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dundee
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Tower Building - University of Dundee
- **lat**: 56.4570455
- **long**: -2.9767889
- **full address**: Tower Building - University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration being held?
  - **A:** David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tower Building - University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration?
  - **A:** David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration is organized by University of Dundee Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dundee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If David McClure RSA - A Centenary Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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