BABE IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS*
Bristol Artist’s Book Event at Bower Ashton will take place over the weekend of 29th and 30th June 2024, 11am – 5pm each day. Free event. All welcome.
The first Bristol Artist’s Book Event (BABE) was organised by Sarah Bodman and Tom Sowden in collaboration with Peter Begen, Julian Warren and Snoozie Claiden at Arnolfini in 2007. It has since grown into an international event showcasing artists’ books to the public over a weekend every two years. In 2022 BABE moved to our Bower Ashton campus to create space for a larger event with talks, displays, performances and workshops alongside 100 exhibitor stands. Since its first outing, BABE has established a great reputation as a relaxed and friendly event to meet and talk to book artists about their work and buy works of art.
We have 100+ exhibitors coming from all over the UK and Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the USA and books arriving from Australia, Poland and the USA.
Free onsite parking, no need to book or pay for a ticket, just turn up and park. Cycle racks on site. Buses and all other travel information can be downloaded here.
BABE takes place over A, B, C and D blocks at UWE’s Bower Ashton campus, you can download a map of the campus here, room guides are available at the event or download from the link below.
Qtd at BABE website, 2024

In exploring what commemoration should look like in the 21st century, Niall has undertaken groundbreaking work as part of a major project. In collaboration with Professor Kate McLoughlin and Dr Catherine Gilbert from the University of Oxford, the ‘Post-War’ project brought together more than 1,200 participants and audience members from at least 24 countries, including artists, writers, composers, lawyers, academics, theologians and war veterans."
​Qtd at Oxford Brookes Website, 2024

The Cornerstone of our Art & Design EducationTo Educate & Inspire
These are the two main goals of Liberal Studies & Art History at Paris College of Art. The courses we share with you ensure that you are confident in your written expression, critical thinking, and can communicate clearly about your work, and we also assure that your creativity and imagination find grand space for interpretation and expansion.
Our courses offer students a strong grasp of the creative world and history of the chosen focus of study. We provide the context needed with interdisciplinary Liberal Studies in general humanities – history, philosophy, languages and literatures as well as sciences, ensuring that navigating the complexities of contemporary culture are second nature. A multicultural and global perspective characterizes all our courses and allows students to engage in stimulating class discussions with their peers and instructors.
You will develop analytical prowess in comprehension and composition, shaping yourself into an articulate, effective, creative academic and professional. 
In addition to a set of core courses in the history of art and design for the specific majors and degrees, a wide selection of Liberal Studies electives enables students to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their capacity for analytical inquiry. Courses cover an extensive range of disciplines, with a changing selection of electives ranging from cognitive psychology or semiotics to queer literature and dance/ theater studies. Through a large selection of art history courses, students also have the opportunity to expand the knowledge acquired in the core courses. Topics range from global design and history of fashion, to performance, video and digital art. Natural science courses such as Optics, Biology, and Botany complete our rich offering in general education.
French classes are offered over four levels. The French content course (advanced level) allows students to take an elective in French on various inspiring subjects such as sustainability, gastronomy, hip-hop culture, and French cinema.
PCA takes special advantage of its campus and location as an ideal environment for observing and exploring the social and cultural variety that is typical of a European and multicultural metropolis in the 21st century. Courses often include visits to a large variety of venues – museums and galleries, cultural events and urban sites. Senior level seminars and guest speakers address timely and provocative issues that help students develop ideas and make the choices that will enhance their own careers."
Qtd at website, 2024