The Art School

The Art School

Overview

An Exhibition Celebrating Hip Hop's Contribution to Scottish Culture

What if one of Scotland’s most important cultural movements has been hiding in plain sight for 40 years?

A culture of poets, painters, dancers, DJs, producers and innovators who built their own platforms, created their own opportunities and found their own audiences. Often without institutional recognition, funding or permission.

And yet, its contribution to Scotland’s cultural history remains largely overlooked.

We're doing something about it.

Introducing THE ART SCHOOL: An Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years of Scottish Hip Hop Culture.

Part exhibition. Part cultural gathering. Part old-school club night.

An evening of live performances, DJs, art, exhibitions, talks, stalls and a celebration of the people who helped build this culture.

Whether you were there from the beginning or know absolutely nothing about Scottish hip hop, you're invited.

This isn't just about nostalgia. It's about recognising an artistic tradition that deserves its place in Scotland's cultural story.

Perfect Praxis is the conversation. The Art School is those principles in practice.

📍 Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
📅 Saturday 19 December 2026
🕗 8PM – LATE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW — LINK IN BIO.

#TheArtSchool #ScottishHipHop #PerfectPraxis #GlasgowEvents #HipHopCulture

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Ivory Blacks

56 Oswald St

Glasgow G1 4PL

How do you want to get there?

Map
Organized by
Report this event

More events from Darren McGarvey

Discover more events from Darren McGarvey, from Music to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Glasgow and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.