Camberwell College of Arts

Camberwell College of Arts Camberwell College of Arts. University of the Arts London (UAL). linktr.ee/camberwellUAL Camberwell College of Arts is a renowned art and design college.

Our courses will make you think about your social responsibility, as well as develop your critical and making skills. We give students the space to explore their creativity. Staff will support and challenge you to rethink current practices. Our facilities embrace both traditional craftsmanship and digital technology. Camberwell College of Arts respects individuality. We encourage and value a consi

dered approach. These attributes have led to our graduates gaining international recognition within their field. Our alumni include:

Matt Clark - Creative Director, United Visual Artists
Matthew Stone - Artist
Aries Moross - Art Director, Studio Moross
Emily Druiff - Consultant, researcher and coach
Errol Donald - Creative Director, curator and educator
Alice Hawkins - Photographer
Jody Barton - Illustrator
Emma Thomas - Co-founder, A Practice for Everyday Life
Jack Sachs - Animator and Illustrator

Our south east London location is home to a thriving art scene. The area hosts a variety of galleries, project spaces and studios that our students, staff and graduates work and exhibit in. These include on-site gallery Camberwell Space, Work Form, DKUK and Honeymoon 226. Many of our students live near Camberwell College of Arts. We have 4 halls of residence within walking distance. In autumn 2020, the College started work on an exciting new multi-purpose development in Peckham. Eagle Wharf will provide a new halls of residence building for UAL students alongside a creative digital hub for students, graduates and local residents.

Highlights from the Painted Garments event 📸Last month, many gathered for a day of talks, discussion and creative exchan...
03/06/2026

Highlights from the Painted Garments event 📸

Last month, many gathered for a day of talks, discussion and creative exchange at the crossroads of art, fashion and material culture.

Painted Garments aims at exploring the creative intersections between painting, textiles and dress, bringing together artists, designers and academics whose work exists between image, fabric and the body.

Swipe ➡️ for a deeper look into how the event went.

Photography by Yiannis Katsaris

Applications are now open for the Vanguard Court Studio Residency Award ✨In partnership with Vanguard Court Studios, we ...
02/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Vanguard Court Studio Residency Award ✨

In partnership with Vanguard Court Studios, we are offering one Fine Art graduate or recent alumni a twelve month rent-free studio residency, alongside up to 100 hours of negotiated access to Camberwell College resources.

Open to:
🎨 Fine Art students graduating in 2026
🎨 Camberwell Fine Art alumni graduating in 2023, 2024 or 2025

Located directly opposite the college, Vanguard Court Studios has supported a thriving community of artists and makers for over thirty years. The residency will culminate in a presentation of work at Camberwell College of Arts.

📆 Deadline: Friday 19 June
📍 Residency begins October 2026
To apply, submit a single PDF including your proposal, CV and supporting images to:
📧 [email protected]

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview online on Tuesday 30 June and Friday 3 July, 5–7pm.

29/05/2026

Camberwell College of Arts invites you to discover a new generation of art and design talent ✨

Our undergraduate and graduate diploma Summer Show is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know...

📆 Exhibition dates:

Private view (open to all):
Friday 12 June, 6–9pm

General admission:
13 June – 17 June
Monday – Wednesday: 12–8.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am–4.30pm
Sunday: Closed

Featuring work by students from:
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BA (Hons) Fine Art: Computational Arts
BA (Hons) Fine Art: Drawing
BA (Hons) Fine Art: Painting
BA (Hons) Fine Art: Photography
BA (Hons) Fine Art: Sculpture
BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Interior and Spatial Design
Graduate Diploma Illustration

📌 45–65 Peckham Road (SE5 8UF) + 1 Wilson Road (SE5 8LU)

🎟️ Book via the to explore the work of our creatives and don’t forget to join us for the private view!

What happens when painting moves beyond the canvas and into cloth, clothing and fashion?Painted Garments explores the cr...
18/05/2026

What happens when painting moves beyond the canvas and into cloth, clothing and fashion?

Painted Garments explores the creative intersections between painting, textiles and dress — bringing together artists, designers and academics whose work exists between image, fabric and the body.

From painted depictions of garments to fashion inspired by fine art, and works created directly onto textiles, the symposium opens up conversations across disciplines, materials and making practices.

Join us for a day of talks, discussion and creative exchange at the crossroads of art, fashion and material culture.

📍The Hub, UAL, Camberwell College of Arts
📅 Friday 22 May

We’re delighted to share that Helena Samarasinghe’s solo exhibition, "Reaching, Touching, Shedding," will be on view at ...
28/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that Helena Samarasinghe’s solo exhibition, "Reaching, Touching, Shedding," will be on view at Camberwell Space 👏

Helena Samarasinghe, a BA (Hons) Fine Art: Drawing alumna and 2024 Vanguard Prize winner, uses vibrant drawings and sculptural installations to explore sport, identity, and belonging.

The exhibition runs from 15 May – 17 July 2026, Thursday - Saturday (11am - 4pm).

Here is a public programme of workshops and events will accompany the exhibition:

Thursday 14 May, 6 – 8.30pm: Opening Event
Thursday 28 May, 4 – 6pm: Workshop led by Helena Samarasinghe
Friday 19 June, 6 – 8.30pm: Exhibition Walkthrough & Roundtable

Exhibition, workshops and events are free to attend and open to all - booking is required for workshops and events only.

Images courtesy of the artist.

Year 2 BA (Hons) Fine Arts students present Burning The Candle At Both Ends. It’s an great opportunity to see the work o...
17/04/2026

Year 2 BA (Hons) Fine Arts students present Burning The Candle At Both Ends. It’s an great opportunity to see the work of second-year Fine Art students at this important stage in the development of their creative practice, displayed in a vibrant venue in the heart of Peckham.

Join us at Copeland Gallery from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April (Private View 5 – 8pm Friday; 12 – 6pm Saturday and Sunday).




Ever wondered what’s really inside paint? Pigments Festival is a unique event taking place on Thursday 21 May 2026, wher...
13/04/2026

Ever wondered what’s really inside paint? Pigments Festival is a unique event taking place on Thursday 21 May 2026, where BA Painting and BA Illustration students come together with world-leading experts from Colart — the company behind Winsor & Newton and Liquitex.
 
A geologist, a chemist and artists dig into the science, history, and future of pigments and what sustainable art practice actually looks like.
 
The festival brings climate, social, and racial justice into creative practice — making these big issues feel tangible and relevant to work as an emerging artist or illustrator.
 
This is a chance to rethink the materials, meet people shaping the future of sustainable art supplies, and connect with a network of like-minded creatives.

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2 weeks to go!Interlude brings the work of second-year BA (Hons) Painting students into the public eye, marking a signif...
10/04/2026

2 weeks to go!

Interlude brings the work of second-year BA (Hons) Painting students into the public eye, marking a significant moment for these emerging artists as they step from the intimacy of the studio into the world.

The works span a rich variety of styles — vibrant, surprising, and deeply personal — offering audiences an insight into the creative minds shaping the future of contemporary painting.

Join us at the Handbag Factory from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April from 11am – 5pm. On Friday, there is a private view, with a live performance from 7pm – 8pm.


27/02/2026

Meet Rita Veres, a MA Fine Art: Sculpture student whose practice explores her sentiments to her childhood in Hungary. Hear more about her mixed media installation piece and her life at Camberwell College of Arts.

The Postgraduate final application deadline is 18 March 2026, find out more here: https://bit.ly/4pt3bzV

This is ‘The Tourist’ – a project from Lithuanian-born, London-based visual artist and illustrator Nerijus Malinauskas. ...
24/02/2026

This is ‘The Tourist’ – a project from Lithuanian-born, London-based visual artist and illustrator Nerijus Malinauskas.

It's a critical visual exploration of what it’s like to be a tourist in London, exploring themes of environment, consumerism, and local identity through a combination of photography, illustration, ceramics, and street intervention.

To discover ‘The Tourist’ as well as more student projects from Camberwell graduates, visit UAL Showcase – the always-on platform for UAL students to display their work: https://bit.ly/41LvAXW

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