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Welcome to the Art Academy

 

On 12 May 2026, Mark Holborow and Steven Edwards of Crowe UK were appointed as Joint Administrators for The Art Academy. 

While the joint Administrators fulfil their statutory duties, The Art Academy will continue to trade in Administration until the end of the summer term (first week of July) to deliver the existing courses but not taking new bookings from July 2026 onwards.

 

  • Fine Art Foundation spaces are still available!

    The programme is a highly individual, bespoke course, where you can learn the artistic skills relevant to your creative goals.

  • Venue Hire at the Art Academy

    We offer modern, flexible spaces suitable for exhibitions, galas, brand activations, and cultural events.

  • Weekend courses

    Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, our weekend courses are designed to inspire and enhance your artistic skills.

  • Evening courses

    Our evening classes are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists, and cover a variety of disciplines in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Graduate Show 2026

The Art Academy graduate degree exhibition showcases work from students graduating from our BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art, our BA (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Portraiture, our Fine Art Foundation and our Certificate programmes (in Fine Art and Contemporary Portraiture).

The exhibition presents a wide range of practices, from moving image and installation to sculpture, painting, drawing and print, offering audiences the opportunity to explore exciting new work from a diverse and inspiring group of emerging artists. Work is shown in our Artists’ Gallery, overlooking Tate Modern, as well as in our Project Space and studios.

Private view: 25/06/2026 | 6-9pm

Open: 26/06/2026 – 28/06/2026 | 12-5pm

Art Academy, 185 Park Street, London SE1 9BL

Explore the Graduate Show online catalogue here

graduate show 2026

Spring & Summer Courses Now Available!

Our Spring Term courses begin on Monday April 20th and runs until 14th June.

Explore all Spring Courses here

 

sculpture daytime course
students on the printmaking course
weekend ceramics courses
drawing image for the terms and conditions page
sculpture daytime course
students on the printmaking course
weekend ceramics courses
drawing image for the terms and conditions page

Discover our Diploma Programmes

We offer two Diploma programmes at the Art Academy, one in Contemporary Fine Art and one in Contemporary Portraiture.

Both Diplomas are two year programmes with an optional third year. You can study them full time or you can opt for the ‘modular’ version, allowing you to study one module at a time, building these until you complete your Diploma and studying at your own pace.

Find out more about the Contemporary Fine Art Diploma here

Find out more about the Contemporary Portraiture Diploma here


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