An evening with the Royal College of Art in Athens

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 Hermione Wiltshire (Senior Tutor on Photogtaphy MA) in Athens for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

What to expect

Tuesday 29 April 2025, 6.30-9pm

6.30pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

7pm - Welcome from Hermione Wiltshire

7.15pm - Drinks, food, networking and questions for RCA faculty

9pm - 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 email recruitment@rca.ac.uk if you would like to book an informal portfolio discussion.

About the host

Hermione Wiltshire (Senior Tutor of Photography MA)

Hermione's work, which examines maternity, gender politics and modernity, is held in major collections including the Arts Council, the Walker Arts collection and the Weltkunst Collection.

Hermione studied Sculpture at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, at BA level followed by an MA at Chelsea School of Art. In 1993, Hermione Wiltshire was a Momart Fellow at the Tate Gallery Liverpool, where she spent six months carrying out a residency followed by an exhibition at the Tate gallery Liverpool called Elective Affinities. She was also a scholar at the British School of Rome and returned often to Rome and Naples to complete several major series of works.

She has presented papers at many conferences and given lectures about her work and related topics both national and internationally. She has also taught at numerous art schools including Istanbul, Turkey and Italy.

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.