Shrewsbury school pupils' artwork on display at museum
A museum is exhibiting work from Shrewsbury High School's past and present students.
The pieces will be exhibited at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery until Monday, with scholars and alumnae also showcasing their work.
Lezley Picton, Shropshire Council cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: “It’s fantastic that Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is working with Shrewsbury High School to host an exhibition that celebrates the fabulous art that their current and past students produce.
“It’s hugely encouraging that the museum is working collaboratively with schools and building on their hugely popular education programme.
"I’m looking forward to visiting and seeing the works of art myself and possibly meeting some of the wonderfully talented young people of Shropshire.”
Head of Art at Shrewsbury High School Mark Warner said he is excited to be returning to the art gallery for the second year running.
He said: “We held our first Shrewsbury High School exhibition here last year and the enthusiasm for exhibiting in such a well-known local space as Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery was so positive that we were excited to return for a second year.
“We have some hugely talented artists across our school and giving them a platform outside of school to exhibit their work is fantastic.
"We are also really looking forward to welcoming back former pupils who are now making waves across the art world with their own work and to have an artist of the calibre of Peter Edwards joining us to guide young students is an absolute treat.
“We hope lots of people will stop by and see some of the work on display to enjoy and support these young artists.”
