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A big thank you to everyone who attended the official opening of the St Mary's College Art and Design Exhibition on Friday 10 November.

Hosted by the Art department and attracting a large crowd of families, friends and staff, the exhibition was a rewarding culmination for students who have worked hard over 12 months to complete beautiful, inspiring works for public display. 

Spanning three levels of the Mary Morgan Wing, the exhibition presented a wide array of artistic mediums, forms and styles, from traditional painting and drawing to photography, digital art, sculpture and woodwork, giving guests an insight into the students' imagination and creative processes.

In an event-first, VET textiles students had the chance to work the runway as they modelled their own sustainable designs. The audience marvelled at the intricate and eye-catching pieces on show, which were created by the students as part of The Certificate II in Visual Arts - Introduction to Creative and Sustainable Design Industries course.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who was involved in coordinating the exhibition, from students to staff, and are already looking forward to our next showcase in 2024.

View the full image gallery online here.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for Visual Art Awards in 2023. These awards recognise students’ outstanding commitment to the visual arts and dedication to growing their creative practice.

Year 7 Art Awards

Camila Cunnigham and Ellie Bowerman

Year 8 Art Awards

Imala Lester and Rozalia Arnold

Year 9/10 Visual Art Award

Lillian Scott

Year 9/10 New Media Art Award

Lilyana Gillespie

Year 9/10 Creative Ceramics Award

Sally Quinn

Year 11/12 Visual Art Award

Aurora Giuliani

Packing Room Prize

Georgia Wilson

Congratulations to Lily Castellana (Year 11) on receiving the 2023 Art Acquisition for her work, pictured below. 

This annual award showcases the very best creative talent of our Year 11 and 12 students by acquiring high-quality artworks to join the College’s permanent collection.

Works are purchased from students, professionally framed and displayed at the College, providing inspiration to future student artists.