Famous People with Arts Masters Degrees

What makes a good artist? Besides raw talent, you require formal education to perfect your creativity. As far back as the 1800s, aspiring artists were attending universities to improve their skills and create the masterpieces you admire today. For example, despite his reservations, Vincent Van Gogh attended the Academie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1880 to learn anatomy and the standard rules of modelling and perspective. 

You can learn how to join their ranks by enrolling in the MA in Applied and Community Arts at the University of Bolton. The programme develops your knowledge and understanding in this area, enhancing your skillset and enabling you to achieve your career expectations confidently. In this blog, you will learn more about the postgraduate course and discover current famous people with arts master's degrees. 

So, who are the current famous people with arts master's degrees? 

Tracey Karima Emin, CBE 

Tracey is a British artist specialising in confessional and autobiographical artwork. She has an MA in painting from the Royal College of Art. Her work involves various media, including sculpture, painting, drawing and photography. She is also one of the two professors at the Royal Academy since its founding in 1768. Her achievements include a CBE in 2013. 

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales 

The Princess of Wales has an MA in Art History from the University of Saint Andrews. It was during her time here that she met Prince William. Her love for art remains, having the patronage of several institutions, including the National Portrait Gallery, the Natural History Museum, and the Royal Photographic Society. 

Sir Lenworth George Henry 

British actor, screenwriter, stand-up comedian and television presenter, Lenny Henry’s work includes The Lenny Henry Show, Chef! and Comic Relief. He has a master's in screenwriting for TV and Film and a PhD in media arts from the University of London.  

Lenny has several awards for his work, including a 2016 BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to TV and a 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards. He was knighted in the Queen's 2015 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.

What Are the Benefits of Bolton University's MA in Applied and Community Arts? 

- The degree prepares you to undertake projects with tangible social, educational and cultural benefits. You will have a deeper understanding and develop transferrable skills in problem-solving, creative thinking, teamwork, and leadership 

- You will have the opportunity to work with various arts and cultural organisations across Greater Manchester and the North West Region on live projects. Our industry-engaged staff will support you in becoming a freelance arts practitioner, with a focus on project design and planning, funding applications, self-employment and enterprise 

- We offer an engaging programme of visiting speakers, practitioners, and networking opportunities through our business start-up sessions. These broaden your learning avenues and prepare you to take advantage of opportunities for enterprise development 

- The programme design is flexible and offers various optional modules, allowing you to focus on the areas that interest you most 

- You will also have opportunities to gain additional qualifications like workplace health and safety, first-aid and safeguarding, enabling you to build a strong professional profile 

If you want to learn more about the MA in Applied and Community Arts, click here for the full course details.    

You can also contact us at enquiries@bolton.ac.uk or call 01204 903807 to speak to a faculty member. We look forward to helping you excel in your passion. 

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