Liverpool ONE showcases next generation of artistic talent
Exceptional artwork by young students from across the Liverpool City Region is now taking centre stage at Liverpool ONE, with the launch of a new outdoor dot-art Schools exhibition on School Lane. The vibrant display brings together outstanding pieces from Year 5 and Year 9 students, creating a spectacular celebration of emerging talent right in the heart of the city. The featured works represent the culmination of the 13th annual dot-art Schools programme, with entries chosen by arts professionals and an online public vote.
Read MoreFrom Classroom to Gallery: Your Students’ Art Journey Starts Here
As a teacher, you know how challenging it can be to provide meaningful arts experiences when resources are stretched thin. dot-art Schools offers your Year 5 and Year 9 students something truly special – a chance to see their work displayed online alongside peers from across the Liverpool City Region, judged by arts professionals, and each school’s winner exhibited at the prestigious Walker Art Gallery. Now in its 14th year, dot-art Schools has refined its approach to make participation as straightforward as possible for busy teachers. The programme provides support at every stage, from initial registration through to the final exhibition.
Read MoreFrom School Art Competition to Milan: One Artist’s Creative Evolution
We spoke with Kristy Vidamour online in Milan, where she currently lives and works. In 2014, Kristy was awarded highly commended in the dot-art Schools competition as a Year 9 student at Range High School. She recounts how it felt to be recognised: "...it was a very special moment for me and it's still a big thing in my career, a big achievement. I remember the build-up to it. I had this teacher called Mr Banks who was an amazing art teacher. He was very supportive throughout the whole thing. I remember I spent weeks on this drawing. Every single day after school, I'd go and draw this piece. I really put so much effort into this piece of artwork.
Read MoreLiverpool City Region’s Young Artists Take Centre Stage at Walker Art Gallery
Outstanding artistic talent from across Merseyside has been recognised at the dot-art Schools prize giving event, with winners honoured at a prestigious ceremony in St George's Hall's magnificent Concert Room. The celebration marked the culmination of the 13th annual dot-art Schools programme, delivered in partnership with Edge Hill University's Faculty of Education. Lorraine Partington, Head of Partnership Development said: “Edge Hill University is proud of our partnership with dot-art, championing the value of arts education and creativity across the region. The standard of work submitted this year has been exceptional, and it’s a joy to see such talent celebrated. Having the winning pieces exhibited at the iconic Walker Art Gallery is a remarkable achievement and a powerful way to inspire the next generation of artists. We encourage everyone to visit the exhibition and experience the imagination and creativity of these young artists first-hand.” The winning artworks now form the centrepiece of the dot-art Schools 2025 Exhibition, returning to its home at the renowned Walker Art Gallery for another year.
Read MoreVoting Opens for the Liverpool City Region’s Top Young Artists
The search to find the most talented young artists across Liverpool City Region is nearing its exciting conclusion – and now, the public can get involved by casting their votes online. dot-art Schools, in partnership with Edge Hill University, invites the public to vote for their favourite artwork as part of the annual competition highlighting the creative brilliance of young artists from the Liverpool City Region. This year’s entries come from Year 5 and Year 9 students across more than 80 primary and secondary schools. The shortlisted artworks can be viewed and voted on at schools.dot-art.com/browse-schools from Monday 24th March to Thursday 24th April 2025. The entry with the most votes from each school will be displayed at the 13th annual dot-art Schools exhibition, which is being held at The Walker Art Gallery from Thursday 5th June to Sunday 6th July 2025.
Read Moredot-art Schools Winning Artists 2024 Display Opens in Liverpool ONE
dot-art in partnership with Edge Hill University are thrilled to announce the opening of the dot-art Schools Winning Artists 2024 display, showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from across the Liverpool City Region. Thanks to a partnership with Liverpool ONE this exciting outdoor exhibition will be on view from Thursday, 24th October in School Lane, Liverpool ONE.
Read MoreEdge Hill University supports launch of 13th annual dot-art Schools competition
Edge Hill University is supporting the launch of the 13th annual dot-art Schools programme, an initiative that encourages artistic talent among schoolchildren across the Liverpool City Region. The programme invites Year 5 and Year 9 pupils to participate in an online art competition, with the winning pieces displayed at Liverpool’s prestigious Walker Art Gallery. Schools interested in participating in the 2025 programme can register online via the dot-art Schools website until Christmas. For further information, visit schools.dot-art.com or contact Carolyn Murray at carolyn.murray@dot-art.com.
Read Moredot-art Schools celebrates young artists with 12th annual awards ceremony and exhibition
The creative talents of young artists from across Merseyside were celebrated at a special awards ceremony organized by dot-art, which took place in the opulent Concert Room at St George's Hall. The award ceremony recognized the outstanding achievements of the winners in the dot-art Schools art competition, a program supported by their key partner, Edge Hill University. Following the awards ceremony, the winning artworks from these gifted young artists have been curated into an exhibition at Liverpool’s prestigious Walker Art Gallery. The exhibition at Walker Art Gallery runs from 6 June to 7 July 2024, and entry is free.
Read MoreVoting opens to find the Liverpool City Region’s best young artists
A search for the best young artists in and around Liverpool is reaching the final stages – and art-lovers can have their say by voting online. dot-art Schools and Edge Hill University are inviting the public to pick their favourite artwork as part of an annual competition to find the cream of Liverpool City Region’s artistic talent. Entries have been created by young artists in Year 5 and Year 9 from over 90 schools. A judging panel of respected arts professionals have shortlisted three entries from each school. The panel includes James Murphy, the first dot-art Schools overall winner in 2013 and now Director of Event Horizon video production. He joins renowned sculptor Faith Bebbington, Alice Demba, who leads the learning team at National Museums Liverpool, Louise Hesketh the Programmes Manager for Networks & Partnerships at Curious Minds and Professor Matthew Pateman, the Head of the Department of English & Creative Arts at Edge Hill University. The shortlisted artworks can be viewed and voted on at schools.dot-art.com/browse-schools from 25th March 25 until 22nd April. The entry with the most votes from each school will be displayed at the 12th annual dot-art Schools exhibition, which is being held at The Walker Art Gallery from 5 June to 7 July 2024.
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