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Glasgow School of Art is one of four independent art schools in Scotland , situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow . It was founded in 1845 as the '''Glasgow Government School of Design''', one of the first Government Schools Of Design . In 1853 it changed its name to the Glasgow School of Art. Initially the School was located at 12 Ingram Street, but in 1869 , it moved to the McLellan Galleries . In 1897 work started on a new building to house the School on Renfrew Street. The building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the first half of the building was completed in 1899 and the second in 1909 . Today the main Glasgow School of Art Campus is spread across 10 buildings and the 'Mackintosh Building' (or 'the Mac' as it is colloquially known by staff and students) continues to be a functioning part of the school, primarily housing the Fine Art Painting department and administrative staff. It is also partly open to the public, with some normally closed areas of the school viewable by guided tour. Across the campus there are 4 exhibition spaces which are normally open to the public, showing work from established artists and designers as well as the students of the school. 'THE ART SCHOOL' In Glasgow, 'The Art School' may also refer to The Glasgow School of Art Student Association (the student union), situated in the 'Assembly Building' which is a popular venue for nightclub and live music events.. NOTABLE ALUMNI
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