Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2026: Exhibition Documentation of More to Come
Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2026, titled More to Come, presented final-year work across Manchester Metropolitan University’s Oxford Road campus, with exhibitions installed throughout multiple buildings including dedicated spaces for Fine Art, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Performance and Digital Arts.
This post documents the exhibition itself during its public opening period, focusing on installed artworks, gallery spaces, and the presentation of student work across the Degree Show.
Unlike the opening night coverage, this set of images concentrates on how the work exists within the exhibition environment once installed and open to the public.
Manchester School of Art Final Year Show Opening
Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2026, titled More to Come, opened across Manchester Metropolitan University’s Oxford Road campus, presenting final-year work from students across art, design, architecture, fashion, performance and digital disciplines.
The Degree Show is a key annual exhibition within Manchester’s creative education calendar, transforming multiple university buildings into a public presentation of graduating student work. The 2026 exhibition continues this format, showcasing a wide range of practices developed within Manchester School of Art.
Photographing the 2024 Fine Art Masters Show at the Reopened Holden Gallery
The Holden Gallery in Manchester has now reopened following a major two-year refurbishment of the historic Grosvenor building, revitalizing its exhibition spaces and offering a fresh, contemporary setting for art. I was recently back at the gallery to photograph the 2024 Fine Art Masters Show, an annual highlight that showcases the incredible talent of emerging artists from across the UK.