Young artists are being given the chance to see their work displayed in a professional gallery as part of a special exhibition celebrating creativity in Rugby’s schools.

The exhibition, organised by Kirsten Finnemore, Head of Art at Harris Church of England Academy, brings together artwork from students aged 11 to 17.

Hosted at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum, the exhibition has been created to showcase the huge variety of artwork being produced by young people and to give students the opportunity to have their work seen and celebrated outside of the classroom.

Harris Church of England Academy, which recently received an impressive Ofsted report, has led the project and worked with schools from across the town to bring their students’ work together in one exhibition.

The exhibition is open from Tuesday, September 22 until Thursday, October 1.

placeholder image — The exhibition is open from Tuesday, September 22 until Thursday, October 1.

Kirsten said: “I set the exhibition up because there is so much brilliant artwork being made in schools across Rugby and I think it deserves to be seen.

"We spend so much time celebrating sport, music and other achievements, and I really wanted to create something that celebrates our young artists too.

“There is something really special about a student walking into a proper gallery and seeing their own work on the wall. I also love that it brings all of the schools together.

“It isn’t about one school being better than another - it is just a chance to fill a gallery with work made by young people from across Rugby and show everyone how talented they are.”

The exhibition is open from Tuesday, September 22 until Thursday, October 1.

A special evening viewing will take place on Friday,September 25 from 4pm until 7pm.