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Young Artists’ Summer Show 2024 at the Royal Academy
From 16 July to 11 August 2024, the Royal Academy of Arts presents its Young Artists’ Summer Show 2024
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The Royal Academy of Arts presents the sixth annual Young Artists’ Summer Show opening in the Clore Learning Centre and online from Tuesday 16 July. The exhibition displays a selection of works by young artists aged 4-19 (Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1-5) from across the UK, selected by a panel of judges including Royal Academicians and RA Schools students. This year, 21,566 entries were received from 3,362 registered schools.
Since the Royal Academy’s foundation in 1768, art education has been at its heart. The Young Artists’ Summer Show provides a platform for the skilled and varied work of students, champions the importance of art in education and celebrates the teachers fostering creativity in young people.
A number of prizes will be awarded to young artists for outstanding works in the exhibition, including the President’s Prize, which will be awarded by Rebecca Salter, President of the Royal Academy, for an individual work. Visitors will also have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork in a People’s Choice Award. Voting will be open online from Tuesday 16 July – Friday 30 August 2024. The Young Artists’ Summer Show is supported by philanthropist Robin Hambro.
Rebecca Salter PRA, said: “It is wonderful to see that the Young Artists’ Summer Show, now in its sixth year, is as popular as ever with young artists. It remains a key date in the Royal Academy’s calendar. The number and quality of submissions reflects the vital role that art plays in the lives of young people and I am pleased the Royal Academy continues to offer a space to support and celebrate this talent.”
Molly Bretton, Head of Learning at the Royal Academy, said: “We’re passionate about championing the importance of art in education so we’re thrilled to be celebrating six years of the Young Artists’ Summer Show. We received a wealth of submissions, and they demonstrate the incredible imagination and skill of young artists and the amazing contribution of teachers working to nurture creativity across the UK. We’re looking forward to sharing their work and to welcoming visitors to enjoy the exhibition both at the RA and in our online show.”
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