The Queen turns 85...Competition

Look and Learn Art have opened a competition to celebrate our Queen's birthday by painting her portrait. It is free to enter, with cash a goodies as prizes. So far there aren't many entries so you could be in with a good chance!!
NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. CLOSES 14TH MARCH 2011.

Have a look at further details and entries on the site here.


It is also worth having a look at the section "Art Competitions". Each month has a theme with cash for prizes. There are different age groups for this again, so you can also get siblings to get involved.
January's theme is Visual Joke and closes 7th February. But do not fear, Under the microscope opens up straight away for February.

To view the monthly themes go to this page here.

Double Win for Northgate students in Photography

Outlook Expeditions opened a Participant Photo Competition 2010 for all those who recorded images whilst on their travels with them. Northgate High School have excelled again with two of our students winning prizes for their talent!

Gemma Theobald from year 13 won the public vote prize of £100 for this stunning photograph. These hippos were magically caught on camera whilst she was in South Africa.

Tara Benjemin from year 12 won the joint independent vote of £50. This was for her beautiful zebras which almost give an optical illusion, again captured in South Africa.

Take a look at their photographs and the competition they faced on the Outlook Expeditions facebook page here.


Congratulations to you both!

The Thirsty Planet Competition

Raindrops Award- The Best Photographs on the Advantages of the use of Rainwater Geneva Award 2011

This competition is aimed at raising public awareness on the importance of “blue gold” in the modern world. Not only is this your chance to be recognised for your work, but also to do something to help our planet.

COMPETITION CLOSES 30th APRIL 2011.

Cash prizes are up for grabs! (CHF 1000, is the equivalent to $1000)

For more information and how to enter check out the site here.

Landguard Partnership

The Landguard Partnership is celebrating the launch of its new website, www.landguardpartnership.org.uk, with an inspiring photography competition encouraging people to explore the peninsula.

NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. CLOSES MIDNIGHT 30th JULY 2011.

This is FREE to enter and anyone can, with three age categories: 16 and under, 17- 25, and over 25.

So pop down to Landguard Peninsula (Felixstowe), take some shots and be in with the chance of having your image as part of a calender. As well as opportunity to do day’s location shoot with a local professional photographer to pick up new skills and get some expert advice.

For full details go to the site here.

We are proud to announce that Samantha Coulstock has won the ‘outstanding achievement’ award at the prestigious Wingfield Art Awards. This unique exhibition celebrates the very best of A-Level art across Suffolk and is growing in recognition nationally. Once again, all sixth forms in the county were invited to participate and to submit a maximum of three pieces of work. Northgate High School was delighted to enter work from both Art and Photography students; Samantha was joined by former art student Alexandra Talbott and photography student Barnaby Kent whose work was also highly commended.

Commendation for Year 12 Art Students

Congratulations must go to last year’s Year 12 art students Jack Brett, Joe Davey, Bernadine Pardue and Iona Richards who were all awarded commendations at this year’s Anna Airy Award organized by the Ipswich Art Society. Their art work had been short-listed from over 200 local students aged 16-20. The work beautifully adorned the superb exhibition space at the UCS Waterfront Building overlooking Neptune Quay. Mr Darren Beattie, Head of Art & Photography commented on the outstanding level of work on show. Northgate entries looked stunning within the space and were admired by fellow students, family and artists of all ages. The open exhibition was well-attended and the work was on show to the public for a further two weeks. 

Don't miss the A Level Art and Photography Exhibition 2010!
See poster for details.