The Artists of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ 2025
The Artists of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ brings together end-of-year activity by our talented visual artists.
Anchored by a series of inspiring end-of-year-shows across our three teaching centres, the Artists of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ season showcases artistic achievement by ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s creative arts students and alumni.
Image: Figs by Nickie Bennett
What’s on?
Made 2025: Something of Importance
Bookbinding, Printmaking, Sculpture and Textiles Students were invited to consider the UN Sustainable Development Goals or their own interpretations re ‘Something of Importance’ in the work that they produce in class. Curated by ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Gallery and Programme Area Managers, Michelle Avison (Printmaking/Bookbinding), Sheila Vollmer (Sculpture), and Stephen Ellison (Textiles), MADE reflects the diversity of work produced by learners from different backgrounds and levels of craftsmanship. 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
23 May to 12 June 2025
Location:
Connections
This exhibition showcases the work of our Level 2 Jewellery Certificate students in preparation for running a professional jewellery business. Working in the jewellery studio in the Waterloo Centre at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ College London, the goldsmiths have developed their skills and personal style, learning new techniques and gaining confidence in their own artistry. This show features examples of unique work made during the year, some of which will be available for purchase or commission.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
13 June to 7 July
Location:
Foyer, Waterloo Centre
De Beers Group Scholarship Show
Featuring the work of our De Beers Group scholars Marsha Reeves, Emi Suzuki, Esther Rodriguez and Lauren Pencil who have been generously funded by the De Beers Group to develop their jewellery skills and their business development within the jewellery industry. Demonstrating saw piercing, soldering and filing, to enamels, etching and construction. All jewellery-making skills are evident in their work.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
13 June to 7 July
Location:
Foyer, Waterloo Centre
End of Year Textiles and Ceramics
This joint exhibition showcases the final projects of Ceramics HND and HNC students alongside Textile Foundation students at Waterloo. The ceramics on display feature innovative approaches to thrown, cast, and hand-built works, while the textiles reflect personal explorations through traditional and experimental techniques. Both groups highlight the individuality, creativity, and growth of students, celebrating the culmination of their two-year journey and the diverse materials, processes, and ideas they’ve mastered.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
18 to 28 June
Location:
My Printmaking Life
We are proud to present an exhibition celebrating the vibrant work of Jean Dorothea Whitley-Smyth, a South African-born artist whose career spans decades of creative exploration. Jean began her journey studying Graphic Design at Pretoria Art College before moving to London to study at Central School of Art, and has been attending classes at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ College since the 1970s. A passionate etcher inspired by landscapes and travel, Jean continues to create and exhibit her work. This exhibition traces her remarkable, enduring artist journey.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
13 June to 4 July
Location:
Cardew Space, Waterloo Centre
The Chelsea Summer Show 2025
The exhibition is co-curated by the teaching staff and students from all graduating students in Level 3, Level 4 and HE. With a passion for collaboration, excitement and playfulness, in this comprehensive exhibition you will find painters working with sound artists, performers linking with musicians, and fashion designers collaborating with photographers. Witness our students’ move between subject areas and carve their own path, giving them the confidence to enter the industry with a unique body of work.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
26 June to 4 July
Location:
Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries
End of Year Show – UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
This successful Foundation Diploma course is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL). This show is the culmination of an intensive year of study and features work across visual arts disciplines. Our students benefit from a structured programme of study in Fine Art Practice which helps generate ideas, develop critical thinking, encourage experimentation and develop research methods. The work on show forms part of portfolio of work to move into higher education or other study pathways.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
8 to 12 July
Showcasing Creative HE at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ – New Directions
This exhibition showcases the exciting works produced by our current HE students from Ceramics, Fashion, Fine Art, Millinery, and Photography. This show captures our Ceramics students exploring sculptural forms and functional pieces, with Fine Art students pushing boundaries through experimental media and traditional techniques, Fashion and Millinery students creating innovative wearable art, and Photography students capturing compelling visual narratives. Our students are encouraged to work with and collaborate across different disciplines where the cross-pollination of ideas leads to new creative solutions, innovative creative processes, and exciting new work that transcends traditional artistic boundaries.
The BA(Hons) Creative Practice and MA Creative Practice are creative, dynamic, forward-looking full time and part time courses that draw on the diverse range of disciplinary expertise across ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s liberal arts education, to offer students a unique blend of creative experiences and opportunities.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ dates:
1 to 5 July
Private View: Tuesday 1st July 2025 6 to 8pm
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ College London Permanent Art Collection
New Acquisition
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is excited to announce that artist Sokari Douglas Camp has generously donated her work, School Run (1991) to The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ College Permanent Art Collection. Sokari has long been connected to ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, and lives locally near to the Waterloo Centre. We were delighted to feature her work in ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Gallery’s 2023 exhibition, Embodied.
School Run depicts a mother driving her child to school, a simple yet powerful everyday moment of life. The large scale sculpture is made by hand in steel.
Sokari’s sculpture will be unveiled in June at the college’s North Kensington Centre for Skills in Wornington Road, W10.
The work will enhance the college’s artistic environment, creating an inspiring space for both students and the local community. We look forward to welcoming you to experience School Run in person!
