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Free art exhibition at King’s Lynn’s St George’s Guildhall Galleries displays young talent from Springwood, Smithdon, Marshland and St Clement’s high schools




Young artists from across West Norfolk are showcasing their talents this month at a free exhibition.

Open to the public at St George’s Guildhall Galleries in Lynn on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 3pm throughout November, the Odyssey Exhibition features the artwork of secondary school students from across the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

The schools included in this exhibition are Springwood High School in Lynn, Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, Marshland High School in West Walton, and St Clement’s High School in Terrington St Clement.

There will be a range of artwork on display. Picture: Ian Burt
There will be a range of artwork on display. Picture: Ian Burt

More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work, which encompasses a wide range of media from paintings and drawings to sculpture, digital art and photography.

Lee Eveson, head of art and photography at Springwood, said: “There is no specific theme, but students respond from a range of starting points for their exam and coursework projects and build this into their own style and practice.

“Even as a 50-year-old artist and teacher, every painting that you start is an adventure.

The exhibition is running until the end of the month. Picture: Ian Burt
The exhibition is running until the end of the month. Picture: Ian Burt

“Sometimes it’s a trial of wits between you and the artwork, and, as a creative, you are always evolving. For this reason, I thought Odyssey was an apt name for the exhibition.”

It is Mr Eveson’s tenth year of running the event, which often welcomes 500 visitors through its doors over the course of the month.

He added: “We have been lucky enough to work with Lynn and West Norfolk Council and supported by Norfolk Museum Service and Alive Sports in doing this.

More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt

“They have been amazing and offered us the building free of any charges, which I can’t thank them enough for.

“This exhibition shows students what their work looks like in a professional setting. It raises aspirations, confidence and contribution to the creative arts.”

“The creative arts is the second biggest economic provider in the UK.

More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt

“Creative industries are such an important part of our education system and society. We are very lucky to receive the support we do from our Senior Leadership Teams and the community as a whole.

“I feel very lucky to be an art teacher here, not only because of this, but because we have outstanding students at our schools.”

More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
The event often welcomes 500 visitors through its doors over the course of the month. Picture: Ian Burt
The event often welcomes 500 visitors through its doors over the course of the month. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
The artwork on display is full of detail. Picture: Ian Burt
The artwork on display is full of detail. Picture: Ian Burt
The artwork on display is full of detail. Picture: Ian Burt
The artwork on display is full of detail. Picture: Ian Burt
Lynn mayor has been top see the artwork. Picture: Ian Burt
Lynn mayor has been top see the artwork. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
More than 60 Year 11 and Year 13 students are exhibiting their creative work. Picture: Ian Burt
There will be quite a lot of artwork on display. Picture: Ian Burt
There will be quite a lot of artwork on display. Picture: Ian Burt
Young artists from across West Norfolk are showcasing their talents. Picture: Ian Burt
Young artists from across West Norfolk are showcasing their talents. Picture: Ian Burt
The exhibition has been running for several years. Picture: Ian Burt
The exhibition has been running for several years. Picture: Ian Burt

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