Creative futures celebrated at The Art & Design End of Year Exhibition at Central Bedfordshire College

The exhibition featured an inspiring array of work across multiple courses including Photography, Creative Media and Art and Design.

This annual exhibition is a highlight in the college calendar, giving students the chance to share their work with friends, family, and the wider community. Many of the students showcased their work publicly for the first time, gaining the praise they deserve and a personal sense of achievement for all the hard work they have put not their projects throughout the year.

Esme, Level 2 Art & Design said: “My name is Esme, and I am currently a Level 2 Art and Design student. As I’m hoping to do photography next year, I decided to focus my final major project on something that would allow me to explore both photography and design. I created a fashion magazine that showcases my artistic style, my growing skills in photography, and interest in visual culture and self-expression through clothing. Next year my plans are to move on to Level 3 photography.”

For many students, the exhibition marked a significant milestone on their creative journey, whether they're moving on to higher-level courses, beginning a creative apprenticeship, or stepping into the art and design industry for the first time.

Mike Smith, Head of Hair & Beauty, Digital Media and Performing Arts said: "We are incredibly proud of our students for transforming challenge into creativity and dedication into expression. This exhibition is a celebration of months of perseverance, originality, and artistic growth. It's remarkable to see such a diverse and dynamic range of work, especially knowing that each piece emerged from the same brief. The exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the talent and potential of our students, and we can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them next."

To find out more about the courses on offer, visit https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/