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15/06/2026
Students and their families celebrated at the annual Creative Arts Show Awards prizegiving ceremony at the University of Greater Manchester.
The awards, covering a wide range of arts disciplines, were hosted by Sam Johnson, Head of the University’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.
Sam praised the students’ “fantastic work”, which will be on display to the public until Friday 19 June (excluding Sunday 14 June) on the University campus.
She said: “It’s always a huge honour for me to be here to launch this exhibition and it’s wonderful to have you all here today. I am sure you will be absolutely bowled over.
“The arts and creative industries continue to flourish, diversify and thrive, whilst adapting to new technologies and a new world picture. Closer to home out students have continued to experiment, imagine, design, write and make.
“I want to thank the most important people in the room – our students. You are all fantastic. Well done to all of you and the families and friends who have supported you.”
As well as the awards, visitors were treated to a special preview of the work created by students, including textile design, fine art, photography, film and SFX makeup and models.
Luke Harmsworth, aged 22, from Greenwich, who graduates from the SFX Modelmaking for Film and TV degree course in the summer and won the Students’ Excellence award, said: “It was a big surprise to win and it’s lovely to be recognised. It’s a real honour.
“I have absolutely loved the course and my time at the university. Now I just want to keep on making stuff and keep trying to get a job in film and TV.”
The Creative Show will be open to the public until 19 June, from 10am to 4pm daily (excluding Sunday 14 June).
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