If you frequent any pubs near an art school, over the next month

you’ll most likely be sidestepping some poor paint splattered zombies

who are going through a self-absorbed personal ‘hell’ which seems

of the utmost importance to themselves and which no-one else

can quite understand. They don’t have any reserves of time, energy

or money left, but somehow, although completely spent, they’ll be

cadging one last pint before staggering back to the studio for an all-nighter.

Yes, you have to hand it to art school tutors, unsung heroes of the

degree show hour – buy them a drink, somebody.

So, assuming we won’t hear from many of them, it’s down to

the students to get on with it, shout about themselves and provide

a bit of support for each other into the bargain.

This year Central Station will again be promoting, featuring and discussing

the events, shows, students, and their work. We’ll have a few exclusive

previews too, alongside great content from a-n’s ‘Degrees Unedited’,

which reviews shows and interviews graduates across the UK.

So, now is the time to tell us what you’re doing – showcase your finest portfolio pieces, blog updates on your ridiculously
complicated installation, your hopes and fears, shout outs for support and
sponsorship, even a mention of your helpers and tutors.

If you’re on Twitter, join in the discussion with CenSta

and a-n with the #degreeshows tag. Good luck everyone.

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ps if you’re looking for some inspiration from last year, you can explore 2010

Degree Show here.