A curated selection of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students from the 21 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches supports the creativity of local emerging arts talent.
The exhibition features a broad range of expressive artforms that explore the contemporary themes which are of importance to young people today. The exhibition also includes a mentorship program focused on supporting their transition to emerging professional creative practices.
The participating schools are:
Barrenjoey High School
Covenant Christian School
Davidson High School
Galstaun College
Killarney Heights High School
Mater Maria Catholic College
Narrabeen Sports High School
NBSC - Balgowlah Boys Campus
NBSC - Cromer Campus
NBSC - Freshwater Senior Campus
NBSC - Mackellar Girls Campus
NBSC - Manly Campus
Northern Beaches Christian School
Oxford Falls Grammar School
Pittwater High School
St Augustine's College
St Luke's Grammar School
St Paul's Catholic College Manly
Stella Maris College
The Forest High School
The Pittwater House Schools
This exhibition has been a part of MAG&M’s program since 1995, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to connecting with secondary schools across the region and to supporting visual arts education.
Presented in partnership with the Theo Batten Trust and MAG&M Society, the program has provided Youth Art Awards to aspiring artists for 31 years. The Theo Batten Youth Art Award is offered to students pursuing studies in the visual arts or a related area (such as architecture, design, art education, music, performing arts, filmmaking, digital media etc) commencing in the year 2025. Theo Batten (1918-2003) was a well-respected local artist and journalist who studied at the National Art School and won a Walkley Award in 1972. He was a member of the Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society and a member of the former Peninsula Art Society, and wanted to leave behind an opportunity for young creative people to continue their studies in the visual arts.
Talks and Events
Exhibition opening 21 Feb 2025 RSVP
Members & Volunteer preview 21 Feb 2025 RSVP
Professional Development and Mentoring Program 27 Feb 2025 RSVP
Event Details:
Dates: Friday, 21 February 2025 - 10:00 am to Sunday, 6 April 2025 - 05:00 pm
Location: Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 1a West Esplanade, Manly
Cost: FREE