Events
School of the Arts Festival
Join us to explore portfolios, art works, live works and installations created by students in our School of the Arts.
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Be inspired by challenging and innovative work at the School of the Arts Festival at York St John University.
The Festival is a unique opportunity for friends, family and members of the public to engage with the work of our innovative students. Discover a diverse body of work from students who have developed their individual creative voices. Explore events, performances, screenings, exhibitions and celebrations from our Art, Design, Performance and Production courses.
Explore our timetable of events below, or download our programme:
2024 events
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Thursday, 23 May 2024
2.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Art Gallery Performance
York Art Gallery
More details coming soon. Two performances, at 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Open to the public.
Open to everyone
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Wednesday, 29 May 2024
7.30 PM to 10.00 PM
Artist as Witness
Dance Studio
More details coming soon. Open to the public.
Open to everyone
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Thursday, 30 May 2024
5.30 PM to 8.00 PM
Art Degree Show VIP Opening Event
Creative Centre auditorium, Phoenix, McGregor, South Quad Foyer
More details coming soon. Private invite only.
Open to invited guests only
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Thursday, 30 May 2024
12.00 PM to 6.00 PM
Art Degree Show Exhibition
Creative Centre auditorium, Phoenix, McGregor, South Quad Foyer
You are warmly invited to view our student degree show exhibition across our York City Centre Campus. Open daily from 30 May to 6 June, from 12.00pm to 6.00pm.
Open to everyone
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Tuesday, 4 June 2024
7.30 PM to 10.00 PM
Concert and Musical Theatre Showcase
Creative Centre auditorium
This concert highlights the amazing work our Music and Musical Theatre students have done throughout this academic year. You'll hear what makes York St John Music and Musical Theatre unique: a wide range of genres and styles performed exceptionally well. Performances on Tuesday 4 June and Wednesday 5 June. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Wednesday, 5 June 2024
6.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Celebratory Gala Evening
Creative Centre auditorium, Arts Workshop atrium
Celebrating the achievements of Performance students with live music, performances, speeches and toasts. Friends and family only.
Open to invited guests only
Thursday, 6 June 2024
5.30 PM to 8.00 PM
Art, Illustration and Photography Awards Night
Creative Centre auditorium
Celebrating achievements with family and friends of students at this year's Art Degree show, as part of the 2024 School of the Arts Festival. Friends and family only.
Open to invited guests only
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Friday, 7 June 2024
6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Design Degree Show Opening Launch
Design Centre, Quad North, Quad South Hall, Creative Centre auditorium
Join us as we showcase our third year work across Animation, Games, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design. Private invite only.
Open to invited guests only
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Friday, 7 June 2024
7.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Animation Screening
Creative Centre auditorium
Join us to watch a selection of short films and project work from academic year 2023 to 2024. Private invite only.
Open to invited guests only
Monday, 10 June 2024
10.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Design Degree Show Exhibition
Design Centre, Quad North, Quad South Hall
You are warmly invited to view our student degree show exhibition across our York City Centre Campus. Open daily from 10 June to 13 June, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Open to everyone
Thursday, 13 June 2024
7.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Design and Animation Awards Night
Creative Centre auditorium
Celebrating achievements with family and friends of students at this year's Design and Animation Degree show, as part of the 2024 School of the Arts Festival. Friends and family only.
Open to invited guests only
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Friday, 14 June 2024
6.00 PM to 10.00 PM
Production Awards Night
Creative Centre auditorium
Celebrating achievements with family and friends of students at this year's Production Degree show, as part of the 2024 School of the Arts Festival. Friends and family only.
Open to invited guests only
Contact
For more information about the School of the Arts Festival contact events@yorksj.ac.uk.
