The Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023 exhibition is now open!
Young people aged 14-25 submitted their artwork to be showcased in a professional setting, which is on display at Monkton Arts until Friday 7th July. The exhibition is open on weekdays, from 10.30am – 4pm, and 9pm on Wednesdays.
This is the second Young Artist Award, set up by Brave Island in 2022 to give young creatives the opportunity to showcase their work outside of school, college, or university, and for many it was the first time they’d had the chance to see their work in a gallery.
This exhibition gives a way for young people to get their artwork in the public eye in a supportive environment.
Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023
The winner of the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023 is Sophie Corry (age 16), for her brilliant acrylic painting, which used parts of a deconstructed earbud to add a 3D element to the piece.
There was a lot of amazing work submitted this year, of varying styles and mediums, but after careful consideration Sophie’s piece was chosen as the overall winner. She received the award which was a laser cut wooden plaque, created by The Mulberry Tree Wood Turnery and Black Art Graphics.
Join Brave Island
Brave Island is an online platform, set up by Ventnor Exchange, to provide free creative opportunities for 14-25 year olds living on the Isle of Wight.
There are weekly opportunities from mentoring, and training, to paid jobs and commissions.
Sign up via the Brave Island Website to get involved.
News shared by Megan on behalf of Brave Island. Ed
