DOZENS of students from Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury will present their work as part of a series of end-of-term exhibitions and performances celebrating a year of creative study.

The week-long programme will feature work across art, design, media, film, photography, fashion textiles, music performance and music production, with displays and events taking place at the college.

A private view evening will be held on June 18, followed by a public exhibition running from June 22 to 24, giving visitors the chance to see a wide range of student work.

For many of the second-year students, the exhibitions mark the conclusion of their studies, showcasing two years of development and creative exploration.

Some of last year’s shows.

Head of creative arts Owain Milford said the shows represent a key milestone for students.

“It’s a real celebration of the students’ journey and their work, and it’s an exciting time for them,” he said.

“It’s also a chance to give them that experience of displaying something they’ve created to the public, which is the end point of all creative work really.”

First-year students will also take part, using the exhibitions as a chance to reflect on their progress and development.

“They spend September until February developing their craft and their processes and skills, and then we hand it over to them to take an idea to completion,” Owain added.

Music performance and production students have already taken to the stage at The Tunnels in Frome, while performing arts students recently staged productions of Peer Gynt at Salisbury Arts Centre.

Art students will also see their work displayed at The Young Gallery in Salisbury until July 4, extending the reach of the college’s creative showcase beyond the campus.

Entry to the exhibitions is free, but tickets must be booked in advance via www.wiltshire.ac.uk/events/