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The Elam School of Fine Arts, founded by John Edward Elam, is part of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. It offered the first Bachelor of Fine Arts programme in New Zealand starting in 1967.
The "Elam School of Art and Design" was established in 1889 following the generous bequest of Dr John Edward Elam, a patron of the arts. The School opened in 1890 in rooms located under the bell tower of what is now the Auckland City Art Gallery.
New Zealand's leading art school, Elam is the perfect nurturing ground for all creative practitioners.
The Elam School of Art was founded in 1890 following a bequest by John Edward Elam, a prominent citizen of Auckland, who had been keenly interested in the arts. The first director was E. W. Peyton, 1890–1923, who was succeeded by A. J. C. Fisher, A.R.C.A., 1923–59.
The Elam School of Fine Arts, founded by John Edward Elam, is part of the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. It offered the first Bachelor of Fine Arts programme in New Zealand starting in 1967.
[65] [66] [67] This announcement triggered criticism and several protests from arts faculty and students. Students objected to the closure of the Elam Fine Arts Library on the grounds that it would make it harder to access study materials. Thousands of dissenters circulated a petition protesting the Vice-Chancellor's restructuring policies.
Jul 9, 2020 · Elam has a long history having been founded in 1890. Elam was incorporated into the University of Auckland in 1950 and now caters to about 450 students from undergraduates to PhD and studio Doctorate candidates. For 2021, Elam is introducing a new Bachelor of Fine Arts and increasing its conjoint options from one to 11.
