The 2026 Degree Show: The MA Show 2026
Find out more about the 2026 MA Show (Fine Art) and explore the artists exhibiting work this year.
About the exhibition
I have just always wanted to spend some time developing as an artist and seeing where it will take me. Most of what I've done is painting - which I usually start by doing outside - but I have got a little bit of sculpture, and some prints.
Beth Lockett, MA Fine Art
The work brought together in Constellation reflects the ambition, generosity and individuality of this year’s MA Fine Art artists. The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate that journey and to share an exciting, thoughtful and diverse body of contemporary work with the public.
Dr Daniel Pryde-Jarman, Head of School of Fine Art & Photography
Visit the exhibition
Opening times
| Date | Friday, 24 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Saturday, 25 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | > Artist talks |
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| Opening hours | From 12:00 |
| Date | Sunday, 26 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Monday, 27 July |
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| Opening hours | Closed |
| Date | Tuesday, 28 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Wednesday, 29 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Thursday, 30 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | > Course Open Evening |
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| Opening hours | 17:00 - 18:30 |
| Date | Friday, 31 July |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Saturday, 1 August |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
| Date | Sunday, 2 August |
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| Opening hours | 10.30 - 16.00 |
Other events
MA Open Evening
Want to find out more about our MA courses? Join us for an Open Evening at the exhibition and talk to staff and students about MA Fine Art, MA Photography and MA Curating. Open to anyone considering starting this autumn, next year - or just looking to find out a bit more about studying a Master's degree at HCA. Follow the link below to book your place on Eventbrite.
MA Open Evening
MA Contemporary Crafts online showcase
If you missed our 2026 MA Show (Contemporary Crafts) earlier in the year, you can still explore the online showcase here. Find out more about the artists, makers and designers who completed their MA as part of HCA's School of Materials & Design in 2026 - and explore a selection of the work produced for their public exhibition.
Explore the MA Contemporary Crafts Online ShowcaseExhibiting artists
Exhibition FAQs
The MA Show is taking place at an exciting new venue for 2026.
The students have been able to curate two contrasting spaces within the Museum of Cider, in Hereford.
The Open Evening will also be taking place on-site at the same location.
Visitors will need to pay a £3 entrance fee to see the whole exhibition - however this will also include access to the museum.
Under-16s go free.
Free, on-site parking is available at the Museum of Cider. Please refer to their website if you need further information about parking - or public transport routes.
The venue has a page which details visitor information with regard to accessibility. You can find that here.
Presenting 'Constellation' at the Museum of Cider creates an exciting dialogue between contemporary art and a building rooted in Hereford’s cultural and industrial history. The character and significance of the venue provide a rich context for the artists’ work, while connecting the exhibition closely to the city and its communities.
Dr Daniel Pryde-Jarman, Head of School of Fine Art & Photography
Can't make the Open Evening?
This year we are running an informal Open Evening during the 2026 MA Show to give you a chance to talk to postgraduate students, ask our teaching staff questions and get a feel for the course in amongst an exhibition of student work. If you aren't able to make it, you can reach out to our team using the button below to arrange a campus tour over the summer, or set up a conversation with one of our MA Course Leaders. These are open to anyone considering making an application for postgraduate courses starting in Autumn 2026 - as well as those thinking about a 2027 start - across the following subjects: MA Fine Art MA Contemporary Crafts MA Photography MA Forged Metal Arts MA Curating
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Challenge your own practice with the support and insight from a dedicated staff team at one of the UK's historic arts schools.
Find out more about the MA Fine Art course at HCAPostgraduate Level Open Evening - Fine Art, Curation, Photography
Explore your creative practice further and deepen your understanding of your craft with our MA Curation, MA Fine Art and MA Photography courses.
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