Graduate arts showcase highlights students' creative flair
The talent of graduating Faculty of Arts’ students
will be on display between Monday 14 May and Saturday 2 June as
York St John University and select venues across the city exhibit
work as part of the University’s Create festival.
Held annually, Create gives York St John a
unique opportunity to exhibit the work and talents of its students
to the wider public. Work on show during the festival includes
music, theatre and dance performances, fine art and product design
exhibitions, and film and TV screenings.
Commenting on the festival, Martin Downie,
Dean of the Faculty of Arts said:
“Create12 is one of the true highlights of our
year, demonstrating the University’s support and commitment to
developing the next wave of artists and commentators. The showcase
is also an important part of York’s cultural calendar, cementing
its reputation as a city of festivals. We warmly invite people to
come along and experience the diverse range of work on offer.”
Alongside the array of performances and
exhibitions held throughout the festival, there will be a series of
short film screenings at York St John University on Friday 1 June
presented by final year Film and TV Production students and recent
graduates from the programme. These include award-winning films
made by up-and-coming student film-makers who have recently scooped
Royal Television Society awards and international film award
commendations.
Product Design student, Holly Orton, will be
exhibiting her work at the Design showcase held in the Guildhall
from 29 May – 1 June. Holly is celebrating securing a position as a
Visual Designer for H&A Marketing when she leaves York St John
University. H&A produce licensed and own-brand washing and
bathing products, sold in major retailers across the country.
Holly’s role will involve package design and the creation of
visuals and mock-ups of the products.
The Create12 showcase runs at York St John
University and in select York venues from Monday 14 May – Saturday
2 June. Events and exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Full programme details are available at www.yorksj.ac.uk/create. For
further information please contact Vanessa Simmons on T: 01904
876433 or E: v.simmons@yorksj.ac.uk
Picture shows: Fine Arts student Amy Lunn
For further press information please contact Amy
Hall, PR & Communications Officer on T: 01904 876466 or
E: a.hall@yorksj.ac.uk
