Exhibition overview
Dates: 9 February – 6 March 2026
Location: Northwest Gallery, AUB Campus
Now in its fifth year, the All Access AUB programme welcomed a group of Year 12 students over the summer to give them a taste of what it's like to be a student and study a creative course at AUB. The students took part in a range of diverse workshops in which they were encouraged by AUB tutors to explore and experiment with different mediums to develop their skills and portfolio of work.
The exhibition showcases All Access AUB students’ experimental work, celebrating their creative talents and curious minds. Personal responses to the theme Identity, Time and Space were explored, as students discovered their own journeys, using a range of materials, ideas and imagination. The resulting work reflects the high quality of the students’ engagement and creativity.
This exhibition stands as a powerful reflection of the values at the heart of the University’s culture – innovation, collaboration, and passion – as well as the vital work of the Access and Participation team with groups who are currently underrepresented in Higher Education.
All Access AUB
All those with the potential to benefit from higher education, no matter their background, deserve the opportunity to do so. At AUB, we're committed to making that happen, which is why All Access AUB was developed.
All Access AUB is a unique and intensive programme of activity for post-16 students from underrepresented groups. It's specifically designed to support entry to creative higher education and students enrolled on the scheme take part in a summer residential, have their work included in an industry-standard exhibition, receive one-to-one portfolio support from AUB tutors, and attend a Transition to Creative Higher Education event. The exhibition is a chance to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of the young people so far.
All Access AUB Summer Residential
The All Access AUB participants were invited to attend a four-day and three-night summer residential here on AUB Campus, residing in our campus halls. Participants either chose to study an Art and Design or Film pathway and engaged in a wide variety of creative workshops to boost their artistic confidence, build new creative skills. and create a piece for the Identity, Time and Space exhibition.
Jaya Ruotolo
Jaya is in her final year as a BA (Hons) Modelmaking student, currently focused on broadening her technical skill set, from using...
Isla Woolley
Isla is a third-year BA (Hons) Commercial Photography student, specialising in product advertising photography. Throughout her...
Logan Marr
Logan is a third-year BA (Hons) Illustration student with an interest in narrative art, particularly comics and graphic novels.
Sophie Perkins
Sophie Perkins is the Access and Participation Co-ordinator at Arts University Bournemouth...
Jamie Milligan
Jamie is a lecturer in film and animation, as well as an award-winning writer and director, working across music videos and short film.
Julie James
Julie James is an accomplished art and design practitioner in both an academic teaching setting and in a professional capacity.
Isabel Rentoul
Isabel Rentoul is an experienced illustrator and comic artist who's published work in several zines and comic collections...
Project partners
TheGallery is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning space. Throughout the year, it hosts a wide range of exhibitions, events, and projects in collaboration with AUB stakeholders across the University. These initiatives provide students and staff with opportunities to showcase their courses, practices, and creative work.
Serving as a national and international public platform for the arts within the region, TheGallery promotes the University’s shared commitment to excellence in education, industry, and the wider sector. It embodies AUB’s promise to foster civic and cultural engagement, making a positive impact while ensuring that both education and the arts remain accessible to all.
The All Access AUB Exhibition: Identity, Time and Space is a further example of these collaborative projects and partnerships. Developed through a close collaboration between TheGallery and Access and Participation, the project brings together expertise from across the University. TheGallery team has led on curating and exhibition design, while also supporting the process through mentorship. Acting as both mentor and creative guide, TheGallery curator has worked alongside A+P colleagues and students, encouraging professional development, creative exploration, and new ways of thinking about exhibition-making.
At AUB, we believe that all those with the potential to benefit from higher education, no matter their background, deserve the opportunity to do so and we’re committed to making that happen.
We work closely with schools and colleges to provide an extensive programme of outreach activities with groups who are currently underrepresented in Higher Education.
The Access and Participation team provides a range of activity for students from underrepresented backgrounds, including the Being a Boy project and All Access AUB programme.
Outreach Ambassadors are students typically from under-represented backgrounds who are employed as ambassadors to provide them with opportunities during their studies to develop skills and experiences that'll have a significant impact on their employability upon graduation. They support the Access and Participation department on projects like assisting with workshops with local schools, community groups and third sector organisations and provide positive, relatable role models for other young people from under-represented backgrounds.
Outreach Ambassadors supported the teaching delivery and evening activities of the All Access AUB Summer Residential, with three contributing to the realisation of the exhibition.
Previous exhibitions
Explore our previous All Access AUB exhibition events.
All Access AUB Exhibition: World In Motion
Now in its fourth year, the All Access AUB programme welcomed a group of Year 12 students over the summer to give them a taste of...
All Access AUB Exhibition: Inside Out – Thinking Through Materials
Now in its third year, AUB's All Access programme welcomed...
All Access AUB Summer School Exhibition
Explore and celebrate the work from our year 12 Summer School students...
AUB Summer School Exhibition 2021
Using a variety of mediums, the summer school set out to develop the participants’ artistic...
