The art shop is widely used both publicly and throughout the university within various art-and-design based courses including but not limited to BA(Hons) Fine Art, BA(Hons) Surface Pattern, BA(Hons) Cartoon and Comic Arts and BA(Hons) Graphic Design to name a few AND in various other academic courses available at the university. It is a great source of art materials and equipment located on campus for easy access for students and non-students alike. It offers a great range of materials at affordable prices.
With upcoming graduate exhibitions, showcases and other small exhibitions within the courses available, the potential closure of this shop would greatly impact both the students and the quality of student's works.

**OFFICIAL STATEMENT**
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/news/announcements/art-shop.jsp