MAKE THE MIDLE VISIBLE.
MIDLE is a student-led creative publication and platform showcasing emerging creative voices between education and professional practice.
THREE SIDES OF THE MIDDLE.
MIDLE connects emerging creatives, educators and industry voices through publishing, visibility and shared opportunity.
INDUSTRY
For studios, creative organisations, funders and partners who want to support, discover and connect with emerging creative talent.
THE IN-BETWEEN
For students, graduates and early-career creatives building confidence, visibility and a clearer creative voice beyond education.
EDUCATORS
For universities, tutors and course teams looking to give student work a wider platform beyond assessment, portfolios and degree shows.
CREATIVE
"There is a kind of sweet spot between learning something new, practising your own craft, and networking."
Sarah Williams
Managing Director, York Creatives
EDUCATOR
"There is something needed in the middle — between the student and the fully established figure."
Helen Julia Minors
Professor and Head of the School of Arts, York St John University
THE PROBLEM IS SHARED.
STUDENT
“We don’t really see enough of other people’s work. Outside things like Degree Show banners or one-off displays, we don’t really get to see much. It would be good to see more student work.”
Anonymous Student
Graphic Design Student, York St John University
PUBLISH
We feature student and graduate work through editorial stories, printed issues and digital showcases.
HOW MIDLE RESPONDS
SUPPORT
We build opportunities for confidence, visibility and creative development beyond assessment, degree shows and portfolios.
CONNECT
We create links between emerging creatives, educators, studios, organisations and local creative networks