‘I Remember’ is this year’s theme for the 20th annual ‘Young Art’ exhibition in aid of Cancer Research UK. In January　a total of 7,437 entries were received from 92 schools. Young Art is most fortunate to have the support of its distinguished Patron, Professor Ken Howard RA　and Dr Paul Thompson,　Rector and Vice-Provost of the Royal College of Art, who selects the Rector's Prize from the A-level entries.　This year's　Exhibition was judged by leading artists, Humphrey Ocean RA, Chris Orr RA., William Packer, Alan Ramsay and Nicola Bayley.　 Young Art is also delighted to have the continuing support of Sir Christopher Frayling.

We are delighted that ten pupils from James Allen’s Girls’ School have been selected for the exhibition with Annecy Attlee in the A level category winning the highly prestigious Rector’s Prize.

Also exhibiting in the exhibition in the GCSE category are, Alexandra Wilson, Alice Parker, Caroline Martin, Amber-Lily Fraser, Abigail Karas, Bethia Ruttle, Emily Scorer and Nathalie Power and in the Year 7 – 9 category, Freya Turner.

The selection includes a variety of media, including painting, drawing, textiles and printmaking.

All pupils will receive a special certificate to mark their achievements and they have been invited to attend an award ceremony and private view at the Royal College of Art with their families on 11 May.

Annecy Attlee’s acrylic paintings

Winner of the A level Rector’s Prize 2010

DATES AND TIMES OF EXHIBITION

TUESDAY 11 MAY

Reception 6.00 to 8.00pm for 11 to 18 year olds and teachers Official Speeches at 6.30pm

WEDNESDAY 12 MAY

Exhibition open from 10.30am to 6.00pm

Reception 4.00pm to 6.00pm for 7 to 10 year olds Official Speeches at 4.30 pm

THURSDAY 13 MAY

Exhibition open from 10.30am to 6.00pm

Reception 4.00pm to 6.00pm for 4 to 6 year olds Official Speeches at 4.30 pm

Entrance £3 (children free) to include catalogue and refreshments

You can also visit a small selection of work from the South London Schools at the Francis Peek Centre in Dulwich Park as part of the Dulwich Festival at the following times:

Friday 14 May 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Saturday 15 May & Sunday 16 May 10.00pm – 5.00pm

Monday 17 May 10.00 – 1.00pm

Many congratulations to all the exhibitors!

S.Payne

Head of Art