Irene McAra-McWilliam | |
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Director of the Glasgow School of Art | |
In office 2018 –2020 | |
Preceded by | Tom Inns |
Succeeded by | Penny Macbeth |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Glasgow School of Art |
Occupation | Artist,educationalist |
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