Swansea College of Art Graduates Shortlisted for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
Three Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) graduates have been shortlisted for the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025, the world’s largest online platform celebrating emerging creative talent.
Presented in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and Monaco Foundry, the showcase recognises outstanding creative graduates from around the world. This year’s competition saw over 5,000 submissions from more than 600 institutions across 100+ countries, making the shortlist a significant achievement that reflects the exceptional quality of the students’ work and the strength of the creative community at Swansea College of Art.
The shortlisted graduates are:
- Awel Mari - BA (Hons) Illustration
- Sadie Ford - BA (Hons) Illustration
- Jessica Isaac - BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Caroline Thraves, Academic Director Art & Media, said: “We are absolutely delighted to see our graduates recognised on a global stage. Their success in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase is a testament to their talent, dedication, and the supportive, innovative environment fostered by our academic community.”
The Global Creative Graduate Showcase offers an international platform for emerging artists and designers to connect with industry leaders, cultural institutions, and creative peers. It highlights diverse creative futures, from launching independent practices to exploring new forms of collaboration and plays a transformative role in helping graduates gain visibility and credibility in an increasingly competitive global industry.
Members of the public are now invited to take part in the Global Public Vote, open until Tuesday, 28 October 2025, to help celebrate and support these outstanding graduates. Winners will be announced on Friday, 31 October 2025.
(You can vote for one finalist per category across four creative areas.)
Caroline added: “This recognition highlights the global impact of Swansea College of Art’s creative community. We encourage everyone, staff, students, alumni, and friends, to get behind our graduates and help them gain the recognition they deserve.”
Further Information
Rebecca Davies
Executive Press and Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467071