FOR the second year in a row pupils from the 10 schools associated with The Redstart Learning Partnership enjoyed the opportunity to express their views and perceptions on diversity via their art.
The pupils were given the brief ‘what does diversity mean to you?’
Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change, without uttering a single word. Artists can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world.
All entries were judged by considering their interpretation of the diversity theme, vibrancy, creativity, and individuality.
Entries were submitted in year-group categories from all 10 schools.
The winners were chosen by Suzanne Flack (CEO of TRLP), Ethne Staniland (Subject Leader of Art for TRLP), and Carolyn Lefley (Somerset artist).
The top three winning children from each year group will have their artwork exhibited in the Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton foyer for two weeks and will be invited to attend an artist workshop for the day.
In addition, 1st prize from each year group received a £10 Waterstone's voucher.
Suzanne Flack, CEO The Redstart Learning Partnership said: “The level of entries was outstanding. It was an extremely difficult job deciding on the winners.
“The pupils really embraced the challenge and produced some very creative pieces of art which were colourful, expressive, imaginative, and skillful.
“I was delighted to be invited to be part of the judging panel but it was a tough job. I can not wait to see the winning entries displayed at the Brewhouse during the performing arts festival and for a two-week period.
“My thanks go to the staff involved in planning and preparing the competition and in particular Ethne Staniland, Trust Art Curriculum Lead, who arranged the competition”.
Ethne Staniland, Trust Art Curriculum Lead said: “I am delighted to be celebrating the results of the second Trust-wide young artists competition.
“The entries from our budding artists were fantastic and it was great to see the talent we have across all the 10 schools.
“The entries were vibrant and showed creativity, individuality, and innovative use of colour and texture.
“I am looking forward to exhibiting the winners’ artwork in the foyer gallery at the Brewhouse theatre in Taunton from Monday 20th March to Friday 31st March to coincide with the Trust Performing Arts day on Thursday 23rd March. A big well done to all involved.”
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