Our graduate showcase

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Graduate Showcase: 23 April – 13 June 2026
28 May 2026: Animation and Film Screening
4-13 June 2026: Exhibition in Ruskin Gallery and studios
4 June: Private View and Fashion Show

Now an established event in Cambridge's creative and cultural calendar we're pleased to announce the dates for our Graduate Showcase 2026.

Grounded in real-world practice and driven by intent, our graduates emerge industry-ready — bringing with them the skills that matter, from creative thinking to bold innovation, to shape what comes next. Be part of a programme of events this April, May and June — an opportunity to encounter fresh ideas, unexpected approaches and connect with new wave of artists, writers, performers and creative thinkers.

This year we’re going bigger and better than ever.

Find out more on our Creative Showcase, including galleries of work by our graduating students.

 

Postgraduate exhibitions

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MA Fine Art Degree Show 2025

25 July - 6 August, Mon - Sat 10.00 - 16.00

Ruskin Gallery, ARU Cambridge campus

Hosted across the Ruskin Gallery and studios, this free public exhibition showcases a wide range of contemporary art practices. The show offers a unique insight into the ideas and research that have shaped the students’ final projects.

All welcome - no booking required.

 

Black and white scratchy artwork with "Milestones" written over it in yellow

MA Illustration & MA Graphic Design

'Milestones', the 2025 graduation exhibition for our MA Illustration and MA Graphic Design courses, will take place at Ruskin Gallery on the ARU Cambridge campus from 13 November - 4 December 2025, with a Private View from 5pm on Thursday 13 November. Find out more on our Culture Calendar.

 

MA Children's Book Illustration show

The graduation show for our MA Children's Book Illustration takes place in London and Cambridge in February every year. You can find more details and images from the exhibitions on our Cambridge MA Show website.