West Dean Summer Show

The West Dean Summer Show showcases original work by emerging artists studying for their Graduate Diploma, MFA, and BA Art and Contemporary Craft qualifications. The free exhibition, held in the College’s Edward James Studios, displays a diverse range of practices including sculpture, installation, print, painting, film, ceramics, and textiles.

A second exhibition, a group show, is presented at Copeland Gallery in London during the Summer.

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Nina O'Conner, MFA interim exhibition at West Dean Summer Show 2024. Photo by Benjamin Deakin Photography

Summer Show 2025

The hugely-popular West Dean Summer Show will be open to the public from 5 – 11 July 2025, 10am-5pm in the Edward James Studios. This year’s exhibition will showcase original work by emerging artists on the BA Art & Contemporary Craft, BA Craft Practices, Graduate Diploma Fine Art and MFA (Master of Fine Art) programmes.

A second exhibition, 'Soft Ground', will be taking place at the Copeland Gallery, London from 16 - 20 July 2025, 12-6pm. The exhibition will showcase the work of students graduating from the BA Art and Contemporary Craft, Graduate Diploma Fine Art, and MFA programmes at West Dean College, as well as interim exhibitions by first-year MFA students. 

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West Dean Summer Show 2024 at the Edward James Studios, West Dean

West Dean student exhibition work by Peon Boyle — West Dean Summer Show 2023

West Dean Summer Show 2024 at the Edward James Studios, West Dean

West Dean Summer Show 2024 at Copeland Gallery, London

West Dean Summer Show 2024 at Copeland Gallery, London

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