17 May 2007

Degree Show 2007 set to attract thousands

The University of Dundee will become one of the busiest gallery spaces in the UK tomorrow night (Friday May 18th) with the opening of Degree Show 2007, the annual showcase for the work of art, design, media and architecture students.

Around 8000 people were estimated to have attended the opening night of last year’s Degree Show and the University is braced for another huge influx of visitors to what is one of the showpiece events of the arts calendar.

"Every year our Degree Show seems to become more popular and it is testament to the constently high quality of work which our students produce that so many people regard it as the MUST see show of the year," said Professor Georgina Follett, Deputy Principal of the University and Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.

"Degree Show is one of the most exciting times of the University year and adds a real buzz not just to the campus but to the city as a whole. This year’s Show is dynamic, innovative, exciting and bursting with creativity with a show for every taste, where else are you going to see the raw talent, of new creative’s placing their work in public view for the first time, it is a fascinating exhibition by more than 200 artists and designers showcasing thousands of new works."

Visitors to the Degree Show tomorrow night will be welcomed by the sounds of Scotland and Brazil. The Scottish band MacUmba will be playing outside the main venue at Duncan of Jordanstone College, showcasing their unique sound which mixes the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian percussion.

The Degree Show is hosted by the University’s School of Architecture and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, which incorporates the Schools of Fine Art, Media Arts & Imaging, and Design.

Tomorrow's preview opening is open to invites only. After the preview Degree Show 2007 runs from Saturday May 19th to Saturday May 26th. Opening times are 9.30 am to 8.30 pm Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm at the weekend (closes 2 pm Saturday May 26th). Entrance is free and all are welcome to attend. www.dundee.ac.uk/pressoffice/degreeshow07/

NOTES TO EDITORS

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is part of the University of Dundee.

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