Grimsby School of Art

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Grimsby School of Art (est. in 1886) is a British art school in North East Lincolnshire, England. It is part of the Grimsby Institute since 2004.

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History

Grimsby School of Art's history can be traced back 1886, when an Art Class was established in the town. [1] The students were awarded certificates the South Kensington Department of Science & Art, the forerunner of the Royal College of Art. [1]

The building for the schoold, that got the name of Grimsby College of Art & Design, was designed in 1894 by Herbert Scaping. [2]

The building is now derelict, the Art School becoming the East Coast College of Art and Design, part of the Grimsby Institute since 2004.

Notable staff

Notable alumni

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