“the freshest ideas in contemporary art and design” The Argus
“the hottest talent outside London” The Insight
150 miniature white swans, suspended live goldfish, rooms full of jam and a clock that tells the time using live ants, have all been past talking points of the University of Brighton’s Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate show, and this year promises to be no exception… During the first week of June (Saturday 3 – Thursday 8 June) the University of Brighton opens its doors to the public for the annual Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show 2006. For one week the arts faculty is transformed into a large-scale exhibition space, showcasing new work by 500 art & design graduates, attracting over 15,000 visitors.
A time of artistic celebration, the graduate show is accompanied by a bumper programme of activities each day in the University courtyard including; special Students Awards and the much talked about Catwalk Fashion Show both taking place on Saturday 3 June; a Family Day with open air BBQ and the return of the hugely popular Big Knit – which invites novices and pros to come down with their kitting needles on Sunday 4 June. In addition, there will be a new Charity Fashion Show by first and second year students on Tuesday 6 June. Plus live music everyday during lunchtime.
The University of Brighton prides itself on producing some of the UK’s most extraordinarily talented artists and designers. Past students include legendary Biba designer, Barbara Hulanicki and more recently, ex-fashion graduates Julien Macdonald (British Designer of the Year 2001) and Gresham Blake, modish tailor to style conscious stars and listed in Time Out as one of Brighton’s new wave of entrepreneurs.
Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is an ideal opportunity to commission new artwork or to build your very own art collection by purchasing art from students before they become stars, (Rachel Whiteread, Turner Prize winner Keith Tyson and Turner short-listers Helen Chadwick and Steven Pippin - all are previous graduates). You can also spot inspirational new trends in building design at the extensive show of drawings and models by the School of Architecture.
And for the potential artists and graduates of tomorrow, there are special pre-booked art tours organised for local schools during the week - a great way to inspire young people about a career in the creative industries.
New for 2006, Burt, Brill & Cardens’ People’s Art Award 2006
Supported by Latest Seven and Juice FM.
Come and visit the shows and vote for your favourite graduate’s work. Solicitors Burt Brill & Cardens will award a cash prize to the winner and you can hear an interview with the lucky student on Juice 107.2’s DRIVE TIME on Friday 9 June plus read an exclusive feature in Latest Seven on Tuesday 20 June.
Notes to editors:
Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show is FREE and takes place at University of Brighton, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 0JY from Saturday 3 – Thursday 8 June 2006. Opening times: Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 12noon - 6pm, Mon/Tue/Wed 10am - 8pm, Thu 10am – 4pm. Tickets not required.
PRIVATE VIEW 1: Fri 2 June 2006, 6pm - 9pm Tickets required
PRIVATE VIEW 2: Sat 3 June 2006, 5pm - 8pm Tickets required
STUDENT AWARDS: Sat 3 June 2006, 6.30pm Tickets required
THE FASHION SHOW: Sat 3 June 2006 – doors 8.45, 9pm start £10 Tickets required
CHARITY FASHION SHOW: Tue 6 June – doors 8pm, 8.30pm start, £5
Please contact the University of Brighton for all tickets: 01273 644099
MONSTER DRAWING RALLY: Wed 7 June 12 – 4pm Free and open to the public
THE FAMILY BBQ with free children’s entertainment 12 – 4pm
THE BIG KNIT 12 – 6pm Free and open to the public
Burt, Brill & Cardens solicitors are the major sponsors of the University of Brighton Graduate Show.
For more information about the Burt Brill & Cardens’ Graduate Show visit www.brighton.ac.uk
School of Architecture and Design: Architecture; Fashion Design; Fashion Textiles; Interior Architecture; Three Dimensional Design; MA in Interior Design; PG Diploma in Architecture; MA Architectural Studies; Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics. School of Arts and Communication: Critical Fine Art Practice; Dance and Visual Art; Digital Music; Editorial Photography; Fine Art Painting; Fine Art Printmaking; Fine Art Sculpture; Graphic Design; Illustration; Music and Visual Art; Theatre and Visual Art. School of Historical and Critical Studies: History of Decorative Arts and Crafts; History of Design, Culture and Society; Visual Culture
