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CMYK Festival of Print and Illustration 2025

posted by Robyn Pitts May 6, 2025

CMYK Festival of Print and Illustration is returning to Hereford College of Arts on Saturday, May 17th 2025. Following the success of last year’s event, which attracted over 1,500 visitors and featured artists from as far afield as Brazil, CMYK 2025 promises to be an even more vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

Founded and curated by acclaimed illustrators and HCA lecturers Neil Hadfield and Nic Stevenson, CMYK is a dynamic platform that showcases the diverse world of print and illustration. The festival features a rich program of talks, workshops, market stalls, and exhibitions, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a creative professional, a budding illustrator, or simply looking for a family day out.

This year’s headline speakers are Clive Hick’s-Jenkins and Louise Lockhart of The Printed Peanut. Clive, a renowned Welsh artist, will be hosting the talk Heroes and Horrors: Illustrating Beowulf, The Iliad and The Odyssey for The Folio Society, offering an opportunity to learn more about his narrative paintings and artist’s books. Louise’s talk will delve deeper in to her delightfully bright designs that are infused with humour and joy.

Visitors to the event will also be able to take part in a variety of free drop-in workshops. These hands on sessions including Risograph Riot, Folk Felt, Funny Faces, and Party Animals are suitable for all ages and offer the chance to get the whole family involved in the wonderful world of print. There will also be an interactive quiz hosted by illustrator and Darktown resident Jonny Hannah that aims to challenge your understanding of colour, as well as a selection of charming exhibitions where you can explore the works of the late Robin Chevalier, Student led HCA collections, and Ed Catley. For the 2025 event, over 100 artists will be joining the festival to take part in the Art Market. Visitors will be able to shop collections from Molly Fairhurst, Marcello Velho, Jonny Hannah, and many more emerging and established makers.

Admission to CMYK 2025 is free.

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hereford College of Arts, College Road, HR1 1EB

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