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Richard Heatly
Richard is a visionary educational leader who transformed Hereford College of Arts during his 12-year tenure as Principal. His creative background and dedication to the arts earned him national respect and lasting regional impact.
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Peter Parkinson
Peter is a pioneering artist blacksmith and designer, known for merging industrial design with sculptural metalwork. His public commissions and educational contributions have shaped contemporary blacksmithing across the UK and internationally since 1979.
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Shani Rhys James, MBE
Shani Rhys James MBE is a celebrated painter who’s emotionally charged works explore identity and femininity. Her award-winning art is held in major collections and exhibited widely across the UK and internationally.
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Andrew Foster
Andrew is a leading illustrator and educator who’s expressive, boundary-crossing work spans editorial, fashion, and fine art. A passionate teacher, he helped shape HCA’s Illustration course and inspires students across the UK and beyond.
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John Makepeace, OBE
John Makepeace OBE is a pioneering British furniture designer and educator. Known as the “father of British furniture design,” he founded the Parnham Trust, shaping generations of makers through innovation, craftsmanship, and education.
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Don McCullin, CBE
Sir Don McCullin is a legendary British photojournalist, renowned for his powerful war and conflict photography. His stark, compassionate images have shaped global awareness and earned him prestigious awards, including a knighthood in 2017.
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Margo Selby
Margo Selby is an award-winning woven textile designer known for her innovative fusion of hand-crafted and industrial techniques. Her vibrant, three-dimensional fabrics have become contemporary classics, celebrated in galleries, retail, and design collaborations.
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Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt is a beloved British illustrator and author, known for his bold, humorous children’s books and iconic collaborations with Jacqueline Wilson. His vibrant style draws inspiration from 1960s pop and graphic art.
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Lady Frances Sorrell
Lady Frances Sorrell is a leading advocate for creative education, co-founder of the Sorrell Foundation and a former design industry leader. Her work empowers young people through design, earning her national honours and academic recognition.
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Lisbee Stainton
Lisbee Stainton is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and Goldsmith’s graduate. The first unsigned artist to play London’s O2 Arena, she’s toured internationally and earned praise for her emotive songwriting and dynamic live performances.
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Jo Stone-Fewings
Jo is a distinguished Shakespearean actor, known for his acclaimed stage work with the RSC and West End productions. His film and TV roles span drama and sci-fi, earning him critical and popular recognition.
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Sir Roy Strong
Sir Roy Strong is a distinguished historian, curator, and cultural advocate. Former Director of the V&A, he’s renowned for his contributions to the arts, garden design, and preservation of England’s rural heritage.
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Clare Woods
Clare Woods is a celebrated painter and Royal Academician whose dynamic works explore emotional contrasts through bold colour and form. Her international exhibitions and public commissions reflect a career of powerful, thought-provoking artistry.
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Professor Phil Cleaver
Phil Cleaver is a visionary graphic designer, author, and professor whose award-winning work spans branding, typography, and publishing. His designs are held in major collections, and his bestselling book inspires creatives worldwide.
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Lucy Jones
Lucy Jones is an acclaimed expressionist painter whose vibrant self-portraits and landscapes explore identity, disability, and place. Her work is held in major collections and has earned international recognition and critical acclaim.
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Richard Quinnell, MBE
Richard Quinnell is an internationally renowned British blacksmith, known for iconic commissions and pioneering restoration. Founder of key institutions, his work spans over five decades, shaping the craft through education, exhibitions, and innovation.
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Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris is an award-winning illustrator and author whose poetic work spans editorial and children’s books. Her celebrated collaboration The Lost Words reconnects readers with nature through art, language, and lyrical storytelling.
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Wally Gilbert
Wally is a multidisciplinary artist and jeweller, celebrated for his innovative work across materials. With international exhibitions and prestigious awards, his career spans teaching, residencies, and commissions, including for De Beers and Ascot.