Performing and Visual Arts
VCE Students Shine in an Art Exhibition
The artworks of St Albans Secondary College VCE Students shine in an exhibition at Fortyfive Downstairs gallery.
St Albans Secondary College is a multicultural school with over fifty three cultures represented. Students bring their own unique cultural perspective and aesthetic to the creation of works. Collaboration between the students makes the artworks unique. When students at St Albans Secondary College engage in the creative process there are a range of intercultural experiences that influence the resulting works. This then enables students to appreciate different cultural values and perspectives.
“We have had a longstanding relationship with Fortyfive Downstairs and we were absolutely delighted to be invited, as the first state school, to exhibit in their gallery” said the head of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, Nick D’Aglas. He went on to say how proud he was of his staff who had stepped up to curate the show. “The art staff at this school include the current writer of the VCE Art Making and Exhibiting textbook, Mr Michael Bowden and Miss Della Butler who came to teaching after establishing a career in cultural organisations”.
The exhibition is a rare glimpse into the potential that is unlocked when we are able to embrace cultural diversity.
The works of St Albans Secondary College’s talented VCE art, design and technology students will be on exhibition in Melbourne’s CBD from August 13.
Exhibition Details:
Exhibition Title: Showcase: Stronger Together
Opening Night: August 13th, 2024 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Exhibition Dates: August 13th – August 24th, 2024
Location: Fortyfive Downstairs Gallery, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Ms Della Butler – Visual Art & Visual Communication Design Teacher
Year 10 Art & Design Student Receives Scholarship from Tobin Brothers
On Thursday 1 August, Phuong Nguyen received a scholarship for her excellence in Art and Design subjects at St Albans Secondary College. This scholarship was generously donated by Tobin Brothers Funerals in St Albans. Tobin Brothers Funerals gave the scholarshop as part of their 90th year of business celebration, where they are distributing $90,000 to local organisations who benefit the community.
Well done Phuong Nguyen!
Ms Della Butler – Visual Art & Visual Communication Design Teacher
