Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art

Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art

UH Arts + Culture

Artform: Visual arts
Event date: Fri, 31st Oct 2025 to Fri, 20th Feb 2026
East

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Event Summary

The second part of the major dual-venue exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the St Albans School of Art

Event Description

Join us for Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art - the second part of a major dual-venue exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the St Albans School of Art.


This landmark exhibition reflects on the School's remarkable influence by presenting a rich array of artworks, objects, publications, video works, design concepts and archival materials stretching from the 1950s to the present day.


Among the distinguished contributors you'll find the 2006 Turner Prize nominee Mark Titchner, celebrated painter Richard Smith CBE - who represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in the 1970s, internationally-recognised designer Domenic Lippa, and acclaimed digital creatives Nicolas Roope and Tomas Roope.


From paintings and prints, to sculpture, mixed-media, animation and digital work, the exhibition explores how generations of alumni, staff, designers, makers and creatives have carved out diverse careers. In reflecting on the institution's wide-ranging past, the exhibition shines a light on the role that arts education plays in our society today, and offers an opportunity to consider the value of creativity in relation to our communities, histories, and identities.

Venue Address: Art + Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00 (Free admission)

Event Overview

  • Event Title: Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art
  • Type: Exhibition
  • Date: Fri, 31st Oct 2025 to Fri, 20th Feb 2026
  • Location:
    East
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Event: Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art

Event: Firm Foundations Part II: The Legacy of St Albans School of Art

Organisation: UH Arts + Culture

Postcode: AL10 9AB

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