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Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts and Design's graduate catalogue 'Elam Artists' provides a tangible ongoing record of artwork by our final-year fine arts students.

Previously published in book form, we have partnered with the Chartwell Trust to provide this digital platform to support our students' mahi as they graduate and move to a new phase to develop their careers. The platform serves our students by sharing their final-year artwork with audiences and communities, both local and international. Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts and Design and the Chartwell Trust share a long-standing commitment and engagement with contemporary creative practice. We are proud to share this archive of final-year fine arts student work with you.

Ranked among the top art schools internationally*, Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts and Design is a diverse and supportive environment where students learn and experiment with a range of different contemporary creative practices. Studying at Elam immerses students in a vibrant, interdisciplinary learning environment where the emphasis is placed on contemporary practice, process and thinking. Our students develop their work under the guidance of leading artists and researchers in well-equipped studios and workshops.

Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts and Design has close ties to industry within New Zealand and internationally. We offer high-quality professional development and networking opportunities, helping our students be well-prepared to embark on a creative career.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.