Young Art Exhibition

Channing has entered this competition since its inception. During my tenure we have entered every year and students have been represented consistently, year on year, and exceptionally, as this is a countywide open exhibition, in very large numbers. We have won prizes and commendations including several First prizes and Rector’s prizes. We enjoy a favourable reputation with the RCA and the Young Art venture, and maintain positive connections which enhances our reputation for outstanding art teaching.

Staff represent the school and attend private views and exhibitions with students and parents and celebrate the students’ achievements with the realisation that the true purpose of Young Art is to raise money for cancer research, specifically for cancers affecting young people. To contribute to this cause and to help raise close to £100,000 yearly is the reason we participate.

Many congratulations to the following students who have been selected to exhibit their artwork at this year’s ‘ Here and Now’ themed exhibition, held for the first time at Christie’s.

First Prize: Izzy McN, Year 12
Commended: Isabella M, Year 11
Commended: Mathilde H, Year 10
Kira S, Year 11
Charlotte R, Year 9
Nyah A-B, Year 7

It is important to note that Izzy’s prize is the Frayling Prize, making her the winner of the entire competition, which is a huge achievement.  Please see below the image of her prize winning piece, receiving the award from the eminent cultural historian, and former rector of the Royal College of Art, Sir Christopher Frayling.

History of Art and Art A level Trip to Paris

During the Easter holidays, Year 12 and 13 Art Historians, along with some A-level Art students, went on a weekend trip to Paris. We visited the Musée d’Orsay, where we were lucky enough to see key Art History Modernist case studies, including Derrain’s Pont de Charing Cross and Maillol’s Mediterranean, alongside famous works by Degas, Monet and Renoir. We also explored the Madeleine area and saw the striking, classically inspired Madeleine church.

We also visited the Louvre, where we saw the Mona Lisa as well as other world renowned works, such as the Venus de Milo and History of Art Baroque case studies like Caravaggio’s The Fortune Teller and Puget’s Perseus and Andromeda. In the afternoon, we went to Galeries Lafayette and experienced its incredible Art Nouveau architecture before ending the day at the Palais Garnier, an ornate opera house featuring spectacular decoration and a ceiling painting by Chagall. Overall, it was an amazing trip and it was so special to see celebrated artworks in person.

Amelie, Year 13