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Rooted in the Cornish landscape she refers to as The Parish of Milk, Katie GoddenGreen’s practice explores storytelling,...
02/06/2026

Rooted in the Cornish landscape she refers to as The Parish of Milk, Katie GoddenGreen’s practice explores storytelling, rural memory and seasonal rhythms through clay, woodcut, textiles and material-led making.⁠
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The Parish of Milk is both a people and a place; a small domain shaped by rural life and old, ancestral knowledge. Through slow processes of stitching, carving and sculpting, Katie gathers seasonal narratives and reworks them into vintage linen smocks, pottery and woodcut prints, treating craft as both method and meaning.⁠
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Currently studying MA Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth, Katie’s research explores how mythopoetic art practices rooted in rural communities can create new forms of cultural memory and belonging within changing ecological landscapes.⁠
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At the centre of this body of work is Mother Milk, the matriarch of The Parish of Milk. Katie’s clay babushkas are carved with Cornish sayings, sailor songs and stories held within their bellies, becoming talismans connected to inherited histories.⁠
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Katie will also be speaking at Therapeutic Landscapes II: Ritual, Folklore and Wellbeing, taking place from 12 to 13 June 2026 at The Art House, University of Worcester.⁠
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Explore more of Katie’s work: katiegoddengreen.com⁠
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Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈We kick off celebrating Pride Month by sharing the absolutely stunning imagery created by BA (Hons...
01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

We kick off celebrating Pride Month by sharing the absolutely stunning imagery created by BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing Isabel McGregor Cuevas of drag artist Virina Flower.

The work explores themes of drag performance meeting spanish culture, and what the use of the fan, or abacino, truly represents. It is not only part of the performance, but a way of communication within the ballroom and underground scene. It’s an extension of their body and expression, as well as a way to add some drama!

“For me personally if I see a performer with a fan in hand, I know we're about to experience a performance filled with drama and high energy!”, drag artist Virina Flower shared in an interview with Isabel. “As drag performances have developed and were explored through the ballroom and underground scenes, fans became tools for many performances and many iconic references”

These images are absolutely show-stopping, timelessly capturing the drama and presence that make drag artistry so powerful.

29/05/2026

The Extended Diploma Graduate Show opens this June at Arts University Plymouth Pre-Degree and Sixth Form Centre Palace Court, showcasing work by students across specialist post-16 creative study programmes as part of Graduate Shows 2026 during our 170th anniversary year.

The exhibition celebrates emerging creative voices through contemporary art, design, image-making, visual communication and experimental practice, developed through an ambitious year of creative exploration.

Palace Court, Buckwell Street, Plymouth
Tuesday 2 – Wednesday 3 June
11am – 3pm
Free entry

Come and discover the next generation of creative talent emerging from the South West.

Our Pre-Degree Photography students have had their work published by the Ocean Conservation Trust as part of this year’s...
28/05/2026

Our Pre-Degree Photography students have had their work published by the Ocean Conservation Trust as part of this year’s Ocean Optimism project, with selected works also going on display at the National Marine Aquarium!

Responding to themes of Ocean Optimism, Human Connectedness and Nature/Wildlife, students were invited to create photographic work exploring people’s relationship with the sea and the importance of protecting marine environments through visual storytelling.

Congratulations to finalists Abbi Robinson, Ozzy Newbould, Issey Prior, Ruby Barrett, Jodi Algar, Noah Bradley and Macy Foote, whose work will be exhibited as part of the project, alongside overall winner Oscar Black.
The images explore biodiversity, coastal life, atmosphere and our emotional connection to the ocean, demonstrating the power photography can have in shaping conversations around sustainability and conservation.

This ongoing collaboration continues to give students valuable experience responding to professional live briefs while developing their creative and technical practice at Arts University Plymouth.

Works in order:
1: Oscar Black
2: Oscar Black
3. Oscar Black
4: Jodi Algar
5: Macy Foote
6: Noah Bradley
7: Ozzy Newbould
8: Ruby Barrett
9: Issey Prior
10: Abbi Robinson

Find us at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey this June! 👋⁠⁠Arts University Plymouth will be part of this year’s festival from ...
27/05/2026

Find us at Craft Festival Bovey Tracey this June! 👋⁠
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Arts University Plymouth will be part of this year’s festival from 12–14 June, with our stand in the Aim Higher area of Mill Marsh Park alongside student work, craft activities and course information across the weekend.⁠
We’ll also be joined by members of our alumni community exhibiting across the festival, including jeweller Bonnie Mustoe-Whitehill, glass artist Emmy Palmer and jeweller Val Muddyman.⁠
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Alongside the festival, second-year Textile Design students will also be exhibiting work in Bovey Tracey as part of ‘Remnants’, a collaboration with MAKE Southwest exploring materials, process and contemporary textile practice.⁠
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Come by to see student ceramic and glass work, chat to our team and discover more about studying craft at Arts University Plymouth, including our new CertHE in Ceramics & Glass.⁠
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A look back at 2nd year BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling show 'Azure' 🐚✨️⁠⁠Earlier this month, second-year BA (Hons) ...
26/05/2026

A look back at 2nd year BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling show 'Azure' 🐚✨️⁠
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Earlier this month, second-year BA (Hons) Interior Design and Styling students from Arts University Plymouth welcomed industry professionals, suppliers and local creatives to Royal William Yard for an evening of collaboration, conversation and contemporary design.⁠
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Hosted at Steel Brew, the student-led showcase brought together emerging designers and established industry names, with this year’s event centred around sustainability, material innovation and creative partnership.⁠
The event also supported Nudge Community Builders, highlighting the importance of community-focused and responsible design practices within the city and beyond.⁠
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Thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors and guests who helped make the evening such a success!⁠
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📸: .frost ⁠
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20/05/2026

The Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Graduate Show opens this week at Arts University Plymouth Pre Degree and Sixth Form Centre Palace Court, celebrating a new generation of emerging creatives as part of our Graduate Shows 2026 programme on our 170th anniversary year.

The exhibition brings together innovation, experiments, image-making, drawing, craft and contemporary creative practice developed over an intensive year of exploration and discovery.

Palace Studios, Buckwell Street, Plymouth
Thursday 21 – Friday 22 May
10am – 2pm
Free entry

Come and discover the next wave of creative talent emerging from the South West.

20/05/2026

Azure Design Show 2026 🌊🐚✨⁠
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What a brilliant showcase of creativity from our second-year BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling students.⁠
Azure brought together exhibitors, creatives, designers, and industry professionals from across the local area for a day of conversation, collaboration, and inspiring design. From thoughtfully curated interiors to meaningful new connections, the event reflected the creativity, professionalism, and ambition of the students behind it.⁠
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A huge thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, supported, and helped make Azure such a success, and thank you to Steel Brew Co. for hosting! We’re incredibly proud of everything our students achieved through this project and grateful to everyone who helped bring their vision to life.⁠
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Here’s to the future of thoughtful, responsible, and community-driven design. 🤿✨⁠
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As part of our 170th anniversary celebrations, Arts University Plymouth is inviting alumni, former staff and invited gue...
18/05/2026

As part of our 170th anniversary celebrations, Arts University Plymouth is inviting alumni, former staff and invited guests back to campus this summer for a special reunion event.

Founded in 1856 as Plymouth Drawing School, the university has evolved through many chapters and names over the past 170 years, while remaining rooted in creative, practice-led education in Plymouth.

Taking place on Thursday 23 July, the evening will include complimentary drinks, birthday cake, campus tours, and the chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and revisit familiar spaces. Guests will also be able to visit our 170 Years exhibition at The Box and explore the MA Graduate Show 2026 Private View taking place the same evening.

Thursday 23 July
4pm — 7.30pm
Arts University Plymouth
Tickets are limited and available to alumni, ex staff and invited guests only.
To book, email us here: [email protected]

A few moments from the closing night of our BA (Hons) Fine Art Year 2 Testspace exhibition at KARST gallery. Over an int...
13/05/2026

A few moments from the closing night of our BA (Hons) Fine Art Year 2 Testspace exhibition at KARST gallery.

Over an intensive week of experimentation, our amazing students developed and presented new work across sculpture, installation, painting, moving image and more, using the gallery as a space to test ideas, take creative risks and explore new directions in their practice.

A huge thank you to the team at KARST for supporting our students and hosting the exhibition in such an inspiring space.

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