17th to 21st May 08 - The Finery - Hull Creative Arts Group Exhibition

Appreciating the Finer Things in Life From 17th to 21st May three units on the upper deck of Princes Quay Shopping Centre will be transformed from retail outlets into a cultural spectacle by the works of 26 students from Hull School of Art and Design in an exhibition entitled The Finery. The students have collectively formed the Hull Creative Arts Group and are a new artistic phenomenon for the city.

Rob Moore, Dean of School comments; ' It is pleasing and exciting to be able to showcase the work of this years group of BA Hons Fine Art students from Hull School of Art and Design, particularly as this is the first crop of Fine Art graduates showing in Hull since the city lost this programme a few years ago when the University of Lincoln centred its Fine Art course in Lincoln. A fine art programme is crucial to any city which has broader cultural aspirations and we are proud of our students and the contribution they make to our college and city'.

The work is an exciting mix of art forms including painting, sculpture, ceramics, illustration, film and new media. This challenging and thought provoking set of work forms a slice of Hull's expanding contemporary art scene, the venue choice was inspired by the students' wish to bring the art to the public and make it become a part of their everyday lives.

Paul Holloway, Hull City Arts Officer, will open The Finery on the evening of Friday 16th May from 6.30 to 8pm and from there the exhibition opening hours will be from 10am - 4pm daily. Everyone is welcome to the evening event where food and drink will be provided. So come along and view the work of artists who will invest their talents in building upon Hull's cultural vision for the future. For further information please visit: www.myspace.com/hullcreativeartsgroup www.princes-quay.co.uk

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