Local primary students got the chance last week to experience the thrill of exhibiting their art in a real gallery.
Ocean Grove Primary School (OGPS) held its art show at The Hive on Friday 21 November from 4pm to 6pm, with more than 600 contributing students presenting approximately 1000 artworks.
While it has been an annual event at The Hive since 2019, art teacher and event organiser Lyn Stirling enjoyed her first OGPS art show, having joined the school this year.
She praised the students for their efforts throughout the year, which culminated in the large-scale art show.
“They’ve put in an excellent effort; they’re always trying their best, especially if they’re working on a piece they want to be in the art show,” Ms Stirling said.
“It’s a major event and it’s important for the students to have their artwork seen and appreciated. It’s part of the art process, being able to exhibit and having the opportunity for others to view your work.
“It’s very good of (gallery owners) Karen (Spreadborough) and Will (Wilson) to open it up for us every year and give the kids a real gallery experience.”
The works covered a wide range of media including drawings, paintings, collage, sculpture and skate decks, which Ms Stirling said was a deliberate choice.
“Throughout the year I collected one or two pieces from every lesson we did,” she said.
“There’s a hundred kids in each year level, but I didn’t want it to be a hundred of the same thing. I wanted the parents to see everything that we’ve done throughout the year.”
