Uxbridge School Show

Generously sponsored by artsupplies.co.nz and SIgnSelect, the art departments of local secondary schools have been invited to submit a range of student work from every year level (Years 9 to 13) in media ranging from painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and more!   From these submissions the Uxbridge Curator will make a selection of pieces for exhibition which will fairly represent each participating school.  The schools involved are Saint Kentigerns College; Sancta Maria Secondary School; Pakuranga College; Macleans College; Howick College; Elim Christian College; and Botany Downs Secondary School.

From the exhibited works, a panel of judges will award Highly Commended prizes to three Junior students (Years 9 & 10); two Intermediate students (Year 11) and three Senior students (Years 12 & 13).  A formal opening will be held on Tuesday 21st June 2011 at 6.30pm in Uxbridge’s Malcolm Smith Gallery and the exhibition will run until Wednesday 29th June (Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm; Saturday 9.30am – 2pm). 

It is intended that the Uxbridge School Show will be an annual event on the Uxbridge calendar.  It is a great opportunity for secondary school students to have their artwork displayed in a professional gallery space.  It is also a chance for local schools to demonstrate to the wider community their varied art curriculum and the proficiency of their teachers to foster creative talent.