West Dean Summer Show

The West Dean Summer Show showcases original work by emerging artists studying for their Graduate DiplomaMFA, and BA Art and Contemporary Craft qualifications. The free exhibition, held in the College’s Edward James Studios, displays a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, print, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.

A second exhibition, a group show, is presented at Copeland Gallery in London during the Summer. 

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Nina O'Conner, MFA interim exhibition at West Dean Summer Show 2024. Photo by Benjamin Deakin Photography

Summer Show 2025

The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.

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