Congratulations to Sofia Gonzalez of Year 8 for her success in being one of 60 finalists in the 2023 University of New England School Acquisitive Art Prize, Let’s Hang It!

There were more than 500 art entries this year, from 50 schools, and these works demonstrated the application of a very high standard of technical skill as well as creative expression.  The selection committee commented that there was a wonderful diversity of art media and subject matter represented which made the selection process very difficult, given the high standard.

Sofia’s artwork titled ‘Drowning’, has been selected in the Junior Secondary section of the art prize. Sofia has used acrylic paint, crayons, markers and pencil on canvas to complete this thought-provoking artwork.

If you are a keen artist, keep an eye on Compass for details of art prizes that you can enter. At present there are two art competitions on offer:

Pix from the Stix Photography Competition – Closes at 11 pm on Friday, 30July.

Art Competition - RSL and Schools Remembering ANZACS – Closes on Friday, 22 September.

For more information about either of these competitions don’t hesitate to see Mrs Huett in the Staffroom at recess or lunch or email her on rebecca.huett@mn.catholic.edu.au.

Rebecca Huett
Creative Arts Leader of Learning