Meet the Royal College of Art in Bournemouth

This event is for those exploring postgraduate routes in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities and interdisciplinary practice. Learn more about how the RCA supports artists, designers and researchers to develop their work in an international context and what do prospective students need to know about living and studying in London?

You’re invited to meet Bob Matthews (Senior Tutor, Print MA) in Bournemouth for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

Tuesday 20th January 2026

Portfolio workshop, 5.30-6.15pm

A 45 minute workshop to develop and improve your portfolios whether they are ready to submit or a first draft. Prepare one or two digital pages (research and process) to bring to the session.

Information talk and Q&A, 6.30-8.30pm

6.30pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

7pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

8.30pm - End

We'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.

Bob is an artist and exhibition organiser whose work is held in public and private collections in Europe, Asia and the United States.

Bob was educated at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art & Design, Kent Institute of Art & Design and the Royal College of Art.

Previously he has held research positions at both the University of Gloucestershire and the Royal College of Art, specialising in the area and development of print technologies, as well as working directly with print archives and collections. He was also worked at other UK universities, including as Senior Tutor at the University for the Creative Arts, Canterbury.

Bob was the first British Council artist in residence for Singapore, culminating in an exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore 2011/12. As a curator he has organised exhibitions for Artary Galerie, Stuttgart; Castlefield Gallery, Manchester; Cell Project Space, London; Herbert Read Gallery, Canterbury; Wolverhampton City Art Gallery; the Royal College of Art; The Nunnery, London; the Bank of America, London and the Study Gallery of Modern Art, Dorset.

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.

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