Creative Arts

About Us

We are a collective of students, brand new for 2024, dedicated to connecting individuals from diverse creative backgrounds. The Creative Arts Society is your gateway to a vibrant community where your imagination can flourish without restrictions! Whether you're pursuing a creative degree, have a lifelong passion for the arts, or simply enjoy supporting from the sidelines, there’s a place for everyone here.

Why Join Us?

Inspiration and Collaboration: Surround yourself with passionate, like-minded individuals who share your love for the arts. Engage in exciting projects, and start building a network for your creative future!
Showcase Your Talent: Step into the spotlight at our open mic nights, help contribute to creating anthologies, and help design our annual end-of-year show! We offer numerous platforms to display your creativity to the university and beyond.
Supportive Community: Be part of an inclusive and welcoming community where your unique voice and vision are celebrated. Forge lasting friendships and create memories that will inspire you for years to come.
Skill Development: Take advantage of peer support to master new artistic skills. If you have ideas for workshops, let us know via email or social media, and we'll help make it happen!

Events and Activities:

This year we aim to bring you (based off of current-student surveys):

Open-mic nights
Presentations
Watch Parties
Group Trips
Themed Nights
General Socials/Pub Crawls
Workshops
Poetry Slams
Concerts
Art and Fashion Exhibitions
Feedback Forums
A SPECTACULAR END OF YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us via email or social media to make requests!

Who Can Join?

EVERYONE! Our society is open to all passionate and creative students, regardless of expertise or ability. We aim to create a broad community across the university, fostering friendships among students from various creative fields. Whether you're in the spotlight or cheering from the back row, you are a key member of our society.

How to Join?

Follow us on social media for event updates and feel free to message us anytime! Memberships can be purchased via the Student's Union website.

Instagram: @rhulcreativearts

Community Elections 2025

This election will elect all student leaders within our student communities. These communities include Societies, Sports Clubs, Media Outlets, Academic Communities, and Inclusion Communities. You will also elect members of our Societies, Sports and Opportunities (SSO) Executive, who work with the VP Societies and Sport to develop policy and plans in their area of engagement. We will also be reopening nominations for the EPMS, Humanities and Law and Social Sciences (LSS) School Reps. For Student Groups, you must be a current Royal Holloway student and a fully paid, standard member of the group to vote. To vote for a Community Officer, students must self-identify with the relevant inclusion community on the RHSU website (in settings). In order to vote for a School Rep, you must belong to the relevant academic school. Please ensure you are logged in to your SU account to cast your votes. If you encounter any issues, please email marketing@su.rhul.ac.uk for assistance.

Royal Holloway Students' Union

1250 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Friday 9 May 2025 (in 3 weeks and 0 days)

The polls open at 12:00 on Tuesday 13 May 2025 (in 3 weeks and 3 days)

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