emerge – Creative Graduate Showcase 2026

The UHI Perth Creative Graduate Showcase 2026 is an unmissable celebration of the creative talent shaping the future of art and design. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the bold ideas, powerful voices, and imaginative practices of the next generation of artists and designers.

Set to be the largest showcase to date, the exhibition will feature work from over thirty graduating students, presented across four vibrant venues in the heart of Perth: Perth Creative Exchange, Perth Theatre, Osteria Bau Bau, and St Paul’s Church – all conveniently located within walking distance of one another. Together, these spaces will transform Perth city centre into a dynamic hub of contemporary creativity.

This year’s exhibition, titled emerge, explores compelling themes such as social injustice, transformation, wellbeing, and identity. Visitors can expect a rich and diverse collection of work across multiple disciplines, including painting, sculpture, graffiti, textiles, photography, and design. From thought provoking pieces to visually striking installations, there is something to captivate both the eye and the imagination.

emerge represents the culmination of four years of dedicated study on the BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices and BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design programmes. The cohort brings together students from across the central belt and beyond, travelling weekly from as far as Carstairs, Dundee, Inverness, and Aberdeen to study in Perth.

The UHI Perth Graduate Showcase 2026 will be open to the public from 8th–17th May across Perth city. Save the date and come along to celebrate the creativity, ambition, and emerging voices of UHI Perth’s newest graduates, we look forward to welcoming you.