Exhibitions

At Markeaton Street we exhibit an expansive mix of temporary and permanent collections to reflect the richness of the School of Arts. Our exhibitions are open to staff, students and the general public.

Exhibitions can range from the work of current students to installations that support academic research as well as larger external projects like the Format International Photography Festival, AA2A Artists, The Royal Photographic Society and UK Young Artists.

Highlights from recent exhibitions can be seen below:

Image of 3 models on a catwalk showcasing a student's collection at the fashion show
Fashion Show

Highlights from the Fashion Show 2019 where student collections were brought to life on the catwalk at Derby Theatre.

A green blur on a black bakground
Photography Degree Show

Take a look at student work from 'In the Making' BA (Hons) Photography Degree Show 2019.

Close up of the back of a bright orange jacket embroidered with an eagle, flowers and the words freedom and liberation on scrolls
The MA Degree Show

Highlights from the MA Degree Show 2021 which showcased exciting, innovative and challenging work from students.

Photograph of a model rocket launching from clouds
FORMAT

FORMAT is the UK’s leading biennial festival of contemporary photography and is organised in Derby by QUAD and our Digital and Material Artistic Research Centre (DMARC).

A black and white image of a paper model of a house shown in a mirror in a brick background
MA Art Therapy Exhibition

Explore 'Beyond Words' - a showcase of dissertation artworks by 2020 MA Art Therapy graduates.

A close up of pink putty type material cut into a rough square shape and placed on a metallic surface
Here & Now

Explore 'Here & Now' - a collection of work by Postgraduate fine art and photography students.