Students from Hereford College of Arts (HCA) are keeping the exhibition scene in Hereford thriving by opening a new exhibition at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery.

Instant Fish opened on February 20th, and showcases work inspired by the museum’s collections and work created by the Extended Diploma in Art and Design students.

As part of HCA’s continuing emphasis on engaging its students with Hereford, and its communities, students visited the museum and explored a number of the collections held there. Each student has chosen an object, and used this as a catalyst to develop a piece of work.

Working with Hereford Museum’s Learning and Resource Centre has given many of the students a new opportunity to find out about the museum’s many collections, and has helped to develop their knowledge of the culture sector. It also allows them to think more broadly about using the skills they develop on their course in an employment context – by seeing all the different directions their diploma could take them in – from working in design, to further arts study, or working in a cultural organisation such as a museum or gallery.

The exhibition will be open until Saturday, March 3rd.