Budding artists receive high praise
POSTED August 1 2023 , News
Our creative and talented art students have impressed some of Perth’s most discerning art critics across a slew of exhibitions and competitions lately.
Year 11 student, Denby, was one of five students to receive a ‘highly commended’ honour at the at the 20th Annual St George’s Art Gala Awards Night. She impressed the judging panel with her piece entitled Harvest.
Year 7 student, Grace, claimed third prize in the Lower Secondary Years 7 to 9 category of the prestigious Shaun Tan Art Award, while three girls were adjudged runners up in their respective categories at the recent City of Swan HyperVision 2023 Exhibition – Jess (Year 10, Fashion/Jewellery), Olivia (Year 10, Traditional Media) and Marguerite (Year 12, Sculpture).
Several students were also finalists at the North Metropolitan Tafe 2023 Meta Exhibition: Years 11s Grace (2D Art) and Denby (2D Art), and Year 12s Megan (Design) and Marylou (Design Digital, 2D and 2D Art).
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