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Summer Shows | Opening 14/08/2026 at 00:00

Postgraduate Summer Shows 2026

Curated by Elena Crehan, Rhiannon Evans, Emily Grigg and Violet M McClean

14 August – 7 November 2026, AUB Campus

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Arts University Bournemouth’s postgraduate community, in collaboration with TheGallery proudly presents the Postgraduate Summer Show 2026.

This summer’s show continues AUB’s commitment to bold curatorial vision and cross-departmental collaboration, bringing together outstanding work from across postgraduate disciplines.

The Postgraduate Summer Show 2026 is a vibrant celebration of the work and achievements of AUB’s postgraduate students. Featuring a diverse collection of innovative projects, the exhibition forms part of AUB’s Postgraduate Shows portfolio.

Postgraduate study at AUB is defined by critical inquiry and a spirit of experimentation. This show provides a public platform for students to share their research, ideas, and creative outcomes – many for the first time – marking a pivotal point in their professional journeys.

Students from the following courses will be displaying their work:

"Summer Show-time at AUB is one of the most energising and exciting experiences of our year. Join us throughout the summer months to be energised by the creative work of our fabulous students from all over the world, including those studying on our Foundation course, our BA (Hons) programmes and postgraduate courses.

"We open our doors and welcome students and their families, alumni and industry, and thousands of visitors to share the magic and be part of the dream factory that is AUB."

– Lisa Mann, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, AUB

View our online show

Meet the curators

Elena Crehan

Elena Crehan is Course Leader for BA (Hons) Fashion, BA (Hons) Textiles Design, and MA Fashion Innovation at Arts University Bournemouth...

Rhiannon Evans

Rhiannon Evans is an artist, curator, and Senior Technician for Photography within the Technical Services Team at AUB...

Emily Grigg

Emily Grigg is one of the curators and the designer for the Postgraduate Summer Show 2026 and a Technician Demonstrator...

Violet M. McClean

Violet M. McClean is TheGallery’s Curator at Arts University Bournemouth. Her research specialism is the contemporary...

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Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown, Poole
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BH12 5HH

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Please note: Opening times and other visitor information will be confirmed soon.

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A close-up view of a painted checkers board with alternating red and green squares. A hand reaches over the board, poised to move a light-coloured checker piece, while several other pieces are positioned on the board.

ELEVEN: MA Painting Postgraduate Summer Shows 2026

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MA Painting students at Arts University Bournemouth are delighted to collaborate with the Lighthouse, Poole to present "ELEVEN".

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WILD...LIFE: MA Fine Art Postgraduate Summer Shows 2026

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Ornate patterned dress on a mannequin on display at TheGallery, Arts University Bournemouth, two people viewing in background, colourful artwork on walls.

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Join us on AUB Campus for an unforgettable evening of art, creativity and community as we launch our Postgraduate Summer Shows 2026.

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