REINTERPRET @ Hereford Cathedral

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Date

30th January - 23rd February 2026
Time

16:58 - 16:58
Location

Hereford Cathedral
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A curated exhibition of Contemporary Craft, Jewellery, Textiles and Artist Blacksmithing in response to Hereford Cathedral. Open to the public throughout February.

About the event

REINTERPRET is the School of Material & Design's annual exhibition in collaboration with Hereford Cathedral.

This public show - located within the Crypt and entrance to the Lady Chapel - provides the Level 5 (Second-year degree) students across Artist Blacksmithing, Textile Design, Contemporary Design Crafts and Jewellery Design the chance to respond to elements found within the cathedral. For many is their first experience of exhibiting their work.

The exhibition marks a halfway point in their academic career at HCA; a significant moment in which they begin to look ahead to the second half of their degree.

What you see on the plinth is the culmination of a project’s worth of critical thinking, exploration, risk taking and growth. I am so proud of the way that each year students tackle this live brief with consideration and passion. The transformation that I witness during this module is a genuine privilege and I am so proud of all the students behind the work shown.
Nicola Lillie, Lecturer

Event details

REINTERPRET is open to the public from 30 January - 23 February.

The exhibition takes place in the Crypt and the entrance to the Lady Chapel at Hereford Cathedral. Public opening hours are listed below however you can always check access information and timings on the Hereford Cathedral website below.

Opening hours

Day	Monday - Saturday
Time	7.30 - 5.00

Day	Sunday
Time	12.30 - 3.00

Day	Time
Monday - Saturday	7.30 - 5.00
Sunday	12.30 - 3.00

Yes it is free to visit the Cathedral and view the exhibition in the Crypt.

There are some other attractions at the Cathedral which require an entry fee - for example the Mappa Mundi - please refer to the Hereford Cathedral website for any information.

The work on show comes from BA(hons) degree students from across four courses within HCA's School of Materials and Design:

Jewellery Design
Contemporary Design Crafts
Textile Design
Artist Blacksmithing.

You can view a full list of the degree courses on offer at HCA using the link below.

Half the exhibit is downstairs in the Crypt with no alternative for those with accessibility requirements, however the top level is wheelchair and pram friendly.

Pay and display parking is available close to the Cathedral but would require a short walk.

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What our students say

Exhibiting at the Cathedral feels like completing the circle, taking the work back to its origins. It is a very special environment. Exploring how to display individual items, as well as the whole curation in a specific environment gives further depth to the learning process!
Katy Jones, BA(hons) Contemporary Design Crafts

I found the whole exhibition very exciting. From the first look around the Cathedral, to the exhibition day all the staff were incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about my design. They also pushed me where ever possible to expand my skill set. I feel so lucky to have been able to take part in this beautiful and meaningful event.
Helen Ackerman, BA(hons) Artist Blacksmithing

Private View photo gallery

The exhibition officially opened with a busy Private View at the cathedral, bringing together students, staff and cultural stakeholders. You can check out photos from the event using the link below.

View the PV photo gallery