State of the Art (S.O.T.A) is a showcase of work created by fine art students completing their final year at the University of Portsmouth. The S.O.T.A artists have worked hard to establish themselves in and around the Portsmouth area and with a successful show and touring exhibition running throughout the summer of 2010 they have cemented their position as a rich source of emerging talent.

Each member of State of the Art has a unique and original approach to their practice which is reflected in the diverse array of work produced. Ranging from painting, sculpture and installation to performance, photography and film, State of the Art 2011 promises to be an exciting and innovative exhibition of contemporary fine art.

In order to make the summer show as stimulating as possible, the S.O.T.A team have been organizing a variety of fund-raising events, with all contributing donations going towards the numerous preparations needed for the upcoming exhibition in June. As well as the prospect of making some cash for the cause, we hope that these events offer an opportunity for State of the Art to establish themselves within the local community, and most of all, by uniting the cultural pleasures of art and music, we can hopefully help to develop a thriving art scene in Portsmouth to be very much proud of.