'En Plein Air' Art Trip
Last Saturday the LVI (Year 12) Artists went on an exciting Art trip to the monumental Silbury Hill and the famous village of Lacock.
Artist in Residence Lecture inspires girls
UIV (Year 9) and Senior Artists were delighted by the insights into the artwork of our creative resident in this week’s Lecture. As a new initiative, The Studio 3 Lectures are an effective way for students, across the year groups, to engage with our current practitioner in-post.
Girls get creative for national Stamp Design Competition
Students from St Prisca’s (Year 8) have taken the initiative and entered the HEROES Stamp Design Competition, launched by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Royal Mail on social media in May.
Girls inspired by 'Voices on the Wind'
The school community has started working with award-winning artist and alumna, Arabella Dorman, on the collaborative project, 'Voices on the Wind'. Year 9 pupil Molly describes what she has learnt from her involvement in the project.
'Voices on The Wind' in collaboration with Arabella Dorman
During Donaldson Week, the community of St Mary's will be working with award-winning artist and Alumna, Arabella Dorman, on a collaborative project, 'Voices on The Wind'. Each member of the school community will be given two flags on which they can record thoughts, prayers, poetry and pictures which they have conceived in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Dream Time Film Night' sparks creativity
On the evening of Monday 10th May, we were treated to a special screening by Artist in Residence, Miss Hilton, who shared the first episode of ‘Dream Time Film Night’ with an audience of pupils and staff.
'A Climate of Change' Winners
Winners from the whole school Art competition, 'A Climate of Change' received their prizes this week. We hope that they enjoy looking at the Art supplies online shop to find a well-deserved treat for themselves.
YOUNG ART Exhibition Success
Congratulations go to Alexandra (Year 9) and Sandy (Year 12) who have had their work selected for the YOUNG ART Virtual Exhibition this week.
The Big Draw: Girls gain recognition in Whole School Art Competition
Girls from across the school community contributed their artwork to the Big Draw competition, which had the theme of ‘A Climate of Change'.
YOUNG ARTS Success for Artists
Last year, the work of Alexandra (UIV), Nina (LV) and Sandy (LVI) was selected by YOUNG ARTS for their annual exhibition at the Royal College of Art.
Year 12 Artists create Legacy Artwork
Taking landmark views from across the campus, of Top Hall and particularly our wonderful Lime Kiln Garden, our LVI (Year 12) Artists created work for a Legacy gift competition.
Art Department embraces 'The Big Draw Festival'
With Donaldson Week in full swing, we have embraced the International ‘Big Draw’ Festival fully.
Fascinating Lecture on Philip de László's Life and Career
On Tuesday 15th September, we had the fortunate opportunity to welcome Sandra de Laszlo to come and educate us on The de Laszlo Archive Trust and their preparation for the exhibitions at the British Antique Dealers' Association and also later in the Hungarian National Gallery.
Jane gains place on Royal Academy of Arts 'attRAct' Programme
Many congratulations to Year 13 Art Scholar, Jane Wu, who has been offered a place on the Royal Academy of Arts attRAct 2020 programme. Only 50 places were offered, so Jane should be very proud of this achievement.
Talents on display at our 'Showcase of Art and The Spoken Word'
On Monday 7th October, Art and Drama welcomed members of the public, parents and students to our ‘Showcase of Art and the Spoken Word’ evening, as part of the Calne Music and Arts Festival.
Girls support creative fundraising initiative for Erlestoke Prison and Salisbury Museum
St Mary’s Artists have generously supported the latest Erlestoke Prison fundraising initiative to create sporting facilities at the site by contributing original artworks for cARTes postales 'Art on Postcards', alongside works by professional Artists, which include that of Antony Gormley. The pieces will be auctioned and the proceeds will go towards this worthwhile cause.
Students have work longlisted by Royal Society of British Artists
Congratulations to 2019 Alumnae Artists, Ivy and Lucy, whose work has been selected by The Arts Society to join the long list to become Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Scholars.
Inspirational London Art Trip
On Monday 17th June, the Year 10 and Year 12 artists went on the annual trip to London. We visited LARA art school and enjoyed a morning of charcoal-based life drawing and then spent the afternoon in the Royal Academy of Art at Phyllida Barlow’s ‘Cul De Sac’ and the Summer Exhibition.
The Royal Academy of Arts selects girls' artwork for Young Artists' Summer Show
We are delighted that Jane (current Year 12 Art Scholar), and sisters Alice and Clara Wade (2018 Leavers) have had their artwork selected for the first ever Young Artists’ Summer Show (YASS) at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Annabel's work on display in Royal College of Art Exhibition
Year 10 pupil Annabel recently won the GCSE Drawing prize of the Royal Academy YOUNG ART competition and she was delighted to see her piece in the exhibition at the Royal College of Art.