Fine Art Alumni in exchange exhibition at Studio44, Stockholm

Alyson J Barton, Sandra Bouguerch, Maggie Hargreaves, Thaleia Kavvada, Angela O’Mara, Steph Shipley, Jason Simpson, & Denis Whiteside. Eight alumni artists from BA(Hons) Fine Art showed their work in an international exchange exhibition in Stockholm in November 2017. This was the first part of a collaborative exchange project between neo:artists and selected artists from StudioContinue reading “Fine Art Alumni in exchange exhibition at Studio44, Stockholm”

Lecturer David Gledhill interviewed by Artribune

David Gledhill, lecturer in Fine Art at University of Bolton was recently interviewed by Italian magazine Artribune. The interview focused on recent developments with Rogue Artists’ Studios CIC of which Gledhill is co-director. Gledhill’s affiliation with the studios forms part of the Fine Art programme’s Industry Advisory Board and as such students benefit from industryContinue reading “Lecturer David Gledhill interviewed by Artribune”

Venice Fellowships – Partnership Opportunity Undergraduates selected for Venice Biennale Fellowships

Two Fine Art undergraduates have been selected to take part in a unique fellowship opportunity to spend a month in Venice at one of the world’s most prominent art and architecture biennials. Charlotte Roberts and Vicky Jones were selected through a competitive application and interview process set up by the university in partnership with TheContinue reading “Venice Fellowships – Partnership Opportunity Undergraduates selected for Venice Biennale Fellowships”

Visiting artists talks and masterclasses – Louise Giovanelli

In April, painter Louise Giovanelli will be giving an artist talk in the School of Arts. Louise has just returned from Florida where she completed a Master Artist residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Last year she was one of the 12 artists shortlisted for the prestigious Contemporary British Painting Prize 2017 throughContinue reading “Visiting artists talks and masterclasses – Louise Giovanelli”

Stranger Things – Emily Motto Micro residency April 2018

Rising Star Emily Motto to be the next artist in residence April – May 2018 Fine Art, Bolton School of the Arts We are very pleased to have Emily Motto joining to undertake the next micro residency in Fine Art, Bolton School of the Arts in association with neo:artists (April – May 2018) Fresh outContinue reading “Stranger Things – Emily Motto Micro residency April 2018”

Fine Art graduates to show in Interface; an interactive exhibition at neo:gallery 31st March to 20th May 2018

A pioneering exhibition of contemporary art, which explores the impact of technology on our daily physical and social environment and on visual culture in general will be launched 31st March 2018. The show which includes work by a number of Fine Art graduates from the university, will include an eclectic mix of exhibits; from interactiveContinue reading “Fine Art graduates to show in Interface; an interactive exhibition at neo:gallery 31st March to 20th May 2018”

Visiting artists talks and masterclasses – Robin Megannity Masterclass in oil painting

In February artist Robin Megannity gave a masterclass in oil painting to first year undergraduates studying 2D processes and techniques in painting. During his visit Robin also gave a talk about the developments in his own work since he graduated in Fine Art BA (Hons) from University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2007. The talkContinue reading “Visiting artists talks and masterclasses – Robin Megannity Masterclass in oil painting”

Award Winners – Creative Degree Show 2017

Oliver Blight Oliver Blight is a multi-disciplinary artist mainly focusing on installation and photography. His work explores nihilism and the act of doing.‘I create work that I feel is authentic to itself and its surroundings, by questioning all validity and meaning.’ Since 2014 whilst undertaking his BA Hons in Fine Art, Oliver  became a memberContinue reading “Award Winners – Creative Degree Show 2017”