Welcome to the Art House
…here at the University of Worcester. I hope this website gives you an insight as to what we are about and the opportunities you can benefit from by being here.
You will find tabs introducing you to the ‘Friends of the School’; ‘What’s On’ including our ‘Industry Talks’ series. You will also have access to student work and some of the opportunities to connect with industry, business and community and the guest professionals within the courses.
The purpose and ambition in the visual arts at University of Worcester, is focussed on nurturing your creative intelligence and practice, to help you find your own voice whilst simultaneously preparing you for the world of work whether that be within and outside of the Creative Industries, which is one of the largest sectors in the UK.
Our philosophy is to treat you as student artists and practitioners from the moment you arrive you will work in studio environments to develop your ideas and practice. Over the three year’s you will gradually move towards sharing your work with industry professionals via for example, Awards events, exhibitions or festivals and engaging with opportunities allied to the arts.
We do not believe that education exists in a vacuum – we are well-connected and considers engagement with external agencies to be central to your success. Thank you for reading this far. We hope to meet you soon.
Explore our World
See what it is like to study, meet the team and understand the work that happens in the Art House and in the wider University.
University Open Day
Sun 1 DEC | 10am-2pm
Our Stories
Explore some of the projects that we create as part of Arts at the University of Worcester. From Alumni, to students to our lecturers and also the wider community.
Graphics visit to Marketing+Technologies Group
Our third year graphic design students presented to their clients: Rachel and Emily of DMA Europa.
Summer Exhibition – Rob Draper
Summer 2024 the The Art House on Castle Street was taken over by local artist Rob Draper…
Animation Student wins prestigious RTS award
Worcester University Animation student wins prestigious Royal Television Award.
Students begin work on public mural
Students from the University have began work alongside renowned artist Rob Draper and external volunteers to create a public art mural with a focus on inclusivity.
WHAT’S ON AT THE ARTHOUSE?
Events, exhibitions and happenings in and around the Art House building.
Light Night Worcester
A popular festival returns to the City lighting up the streets with some exciting new projections.
Public Speaking Competition 2024
Interested in entering the Public Speaking Competition? Do a talk, a presentation, a monologue, or spoken word (5 minutes in duration).
Present on any topic of your choice (it does not have to relate to your degree subject).
Gemma Moore – Dementia and Mark Making
Gemma’s talk will discuss her PhD research question: Can mark making and exhibitions be used as methods of exploring communication, expression and the lived experience of people living with dementia attending Meeting Centres? The talk will outline the background and explore the current stages of the project.
