Brighton is a wonderful community of varied artists from all kinds of walks of life. The place is literally littered with art, it’s hard not to catch the creative bug here! Read More
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Graduates 2024: Rukmini Reddy Sen: MA Fine Art
The favourite part about this course, undoubtedly, is the exhibitions we have in the university. It has helped me understand the curation of art shows professionally, work alongside other artists in a group setting, and plan and prepare my artwork better. Read More
Graduates 2024: Liz Wright: Fine Art
“To me, Brighton is symbolic of freedom… it fosters a freeing atmosphere where you feel as though you can express yourself authentically and open-mindedness thrives.”
MA fine artists London exhibition
A mix of 21 graduating and current Masters students will be exhibiting their work at the Bermondsey Project Space from Friday.
Graduates 2023: Jemma Day: MA Photography
“The opportunities for experimentation and the freedom to explore different mediums and techniques have been highlights of the course for me.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Markus Taylor: MA Fine Art
Yes, the works are challenging, cancer is a huge challenge that drives my practice on, but cancer really challenges all of us to talk about it and we have to. Read More
Graduates 2023: Finn Gayton: Fine Art
“I always wanted to do my studies in Brighton as I knew that I liked the city and that it had a good arts department for a university outside of London. It is a great city to live in as a student.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Sara Paowana: Fine Art
“I would say to 16 year old Sara that university has been a rite of passage and has provided someone like me from a working class, mixed heritage background many opportunities in the creative field.” Read More
Graduates 2023: Melanie Woodward: Fine Art
“I would tell my 16 year old self that pursuing an art career is not naïve. Go for it!” Read More
Catch the 2/3 interim exhibition by Fine Art MA students on display until 16th Feb
The group exhibition in Dorset Place gallery, part of our Edward Street building on our city campus, is now open and continues until Thursday 16th February.
Gossamer an exhibition by Fine Art and Printmaking students at Edward Street, opening 28th Jan
The University of Brighton’s second year Fine Art and Printmaking undergraduates present Gossamer, an exhibition of creative work from students at the mid-point of their degree course.
Artist takes up Brighton painting fellowship
Michael Clarence is the latest artist to receive a prestigious Freelands Fellowship to work for a year within University of Brighton’s School of Art and Media. Read More
Painting Alumni Morag Caister wins Sky Arts Portrait of the Year
The win for Morag, who graduated from her Fine Art Painting degree in 2019, means that alumni from the University of Brighton course hold both the current Portrait Artist of the Year and the Landscape Artist of the Year following Elisha Enfield’s win of that title earlier this year. Read More
Fine Art Painting graduate Sola Olulode named as artist to watch
Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) graduate Sola Olulode has been named as one of 10 artists to watch at this year’s Contemporary African Art Fair in London.
Graduates 2022: Valerie Savchits: MA Fine Art
I enjoyed having conversations with my tutors. Individual Essay and Mentoring Module tutorials helped me to deepen my interest in the chosen subjects. Read More
Graduates 2022: Clive Parsley: MA Fine Art
Having been guided by my tutors and mentor to hone my research proposal, within the first couple of months I felt confident enough to steer away from my planned use of medium and experiment in new techniques. Read More
Graduates 2022: Anastasios Nyfadopoulos: Fine Art MA
Graduates 2022: Jennifer Davis: Fine Art MA
“There have been so many perks to this course, I have surprisingly enjoyed aspects of it that I didn’t think I would, such as creating a presentation to discuss my practice. This was at first a worry for me but after talking to an audience about my work I felt confident about my presentation and public speaking skills that I may need in the future!” Read More
Graduates 2022: Cameron Bridgeman: Fine Art MA
“I was attracted to the MA course in Brighton for two main reasons. Firstly, it has a strong reputation. And secondly, a number of friends have attended this university so I was very familiar with the campus and course.” Read More
Graduates 2022: Marie Sahy: MA Fine Art
Academic writing is not my forte, so I was glad when the teachers encouraged me to be creative with my critical essay. I started a graphic novel about fiction in art. Read More
Graduates 2022: Gaia Segattini: MA Fine Art
My mood was always in a creative state here, not only because of the help I received, also because our studios are located in a very good position of the city! Seeing the sea while working, is a great motivation booster! Read More
Graduates 2022: Thom Georgeson: Fine Art Painting
The studios are an open and friendly place, and once people get to know each other more and everyone comes out of their shells a little (especially after lockdown) you won’t want to leave. Read More
Graduates 2022: Kahee Jeong: Fine Art: Painting
“My professors, great artists as well, have been very supportive and dedicated to their students. Particularly, their tolerant attitudes towards my works have contributed to my achievement.” Read More
Graduates 2022: Meg Ryan: Fine Art: Sculpture
“I have found my time at Brighton amazing; its an incredibly special place and I’ve found it attracts a very friendly and kind collection of people.” Read More
Graduates 2022: Matthew Dardart: Fine Art: Sculpture
I am interested in the language between contrasting materials when situated in the same body. I prefer to work in a more intuitive, less regimented way. Read More
Fine Art MA exhibition Betwixt open now at Edward Street Gallery
See work by four of our current students: Shirley Archibald, Oriana Yates-Butcher and Liz Schwarz. Open until 10 March 2022.
Fine Art MA graduate opens pop-up gallery in Brighton
Brighton Rocks is a new exhibition at Pop Gallery in Brighton’s North Laines, a space run by Fine Art MA graduate Lucy Delano. Read More
Fine Art student Liberty wins Cass Art & Phoenix Studio Award 2021
Sculptor Liberty Cheverall, a graduating fine art student, is the recipient of this year’s Cass Art & Phoenix Studio Award and will enjoy a free studio space at Phoenix Art Space for one year from September! Well done Liberty.
Artist Will Kendrick joins School of Art as lecturer as part of the Freelands Painting Fellowship scheme
Will, a video installation artist, will be teaching on Brighton’s Fine Art Painting BA(Hons).
Follow Fine Art Painting on Instagram
Our fabulous Fine Art Painting BA(Hons) has a new Instagram feed – follow them for images of student work, studio shots, student takeovers and events and exhibitions news. Read More
Alison Lapper MBE joins Brighton Fringe as Freedom Season Ambassador
The artist, television presenter and speaker who studied fine art at Brighton says she is “thrilled and excited”. Read More
Follow our Fine Art courses on Instagram
Each of our four Fine Art courses has its own Instagram feed – find out more about studying Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Fine Art Critical Practice at Brighton. Read More