Celebrating its 13th year, the FUAM exhibition showcases the artistic talent of students completing BA studies in Art and Design and Fine Art at the University of Leeds in 2025.

Our 2025 finalists are:

Alice Boot (BA Fine Art)

Esme McLean (BA Fine Art)

Alexandra Rosenthal (BA Art & Design)

Hannah Slater (BA Art & Design)

This year’s selected artists present diverse practices incorporating drawing, sculpture, ceramics, architectural models, and lighting designs. Alice Boot takes inspiration from the coastal environments of their childhood, whilst Hannah Slater reimagines naturally stacked rock formations in her designs. Family photographs are the starting points for Esme McLean, whilst Alexandra Rosenthal explores the tension between architecture and human identity. Each artist shares, however, a strong commitment to artistic innovation and technical excellence.

The artworks featured in this exhibition have been selected from the artists’ final degree shows by an expert panel of judges. Our 2025 judges are Rachel Brealey (Chief Operating Officer, University of Leeds), Helen Moore (Freelance Creative Producer) and Courtney Spencer (Independent Curator and Director of The Art Court).

The judges will return to choose the overall winner of the FUAM Graduate Art Prize 2025. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite artist for the People’s Choice Award, either online or at the Gallery. Both prize-winners will be announced at a public event on Tuesday 14 October.

The FUAM Graduate Art Prize is generously supported by Friends of University Art and Music.