About this Event
Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?
You’re invited to meet Dr Harold Offeh (Head of Programme, Contemporary Art Practice MA) in Leeds for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.
What to expect
Friday 5 December 2025
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.
Who is this event for
- 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.
How to join
The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.
I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?
Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.
About the host
(Head of Programme, )
Harold Offeh is an artist working in a range of media including performance, video and social arts practice. Offeh is interested in the space created by the inhabiting or embodying of histories. He employs humour as a means to confront the viewer with historical narratives and contemporary culture. He has exhibited widely including: Tate Britain; South London Gallery; Wysing Art Centre; Studio Museum Harlem, New York; MAC VAL, France and Art Tower Mito, Japan. His forthcoming solo exhibition will open at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge in November 2025. He studied Critical Fine Art Practice at Brighton University, MA Fine Art Photography at the Royal College of Art and in 2020 completed a PhD by practice exploring the activation of Black Album covers through durational performance at Leeds Beckett University. He lives in Cambridge and is Head of Programme for MA Contemporary Art Practice at the Royal College of Art, London.
Other events at the RCA
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clockwise Leeds - Coworking & Office Space, Greek Street, Leeds, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
