Finishing touches have been applied to canvasses, videos edited, and fashion garments finished as students unveiled their creative works for the first in-person annual art and design show in three years.

The Blackburn College FE Art and Design Show 2022 features a range of creative works from students in A-Level Fine Art, Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles, Games Arts and Concepts, Graphic Design and Photography.

It was launched by the principal and chief executive Dr Fazal Dad and Jenny Rutter, chair of Creative Lancashire and director of the British Textile Biennial and Super Slow Way.

Dr Fazal Dad said: “We were delighted to welcome Jenny Rutter, Director of The Super Slow Way, The British Textile Biennial and Chair of Creative Lancashire to the first in-person FE Art and Design Show in three years. 

“The show is the culmination of our students’ hard work since they began their studies.  We are very proud of their efforts.

"The achievement of these students is remarkable, especially in light of the unprecedented pandemic challenges they have had to navigate; they have shown true resilience and determination to achieve.”

At the show, which is being run until July 6 at Blackburn College’s Beacon Centre, Jenny Rutter spoke about the high standards of creative talent coming through the College, and the current growth in the creative industries.

Head of creative and digital school, Jonathan Bond, added: “We are very proud of all of our students’ achievements; it’s fantastic to see their hard work brought to life.

"We hope that all our visitors enjoy viewing their work, we are sure they won’t be disappointed.”