School pupils from across South Wales showcase artwork at Cardiff Met

Hundreds of pupils from schools across south Wales will have their artwork on display at Cardiff Metropolitan University this week.

Now in its eighth year, over 60 schools - including school children from year one through to sixth form students - are taking part in the annual Creative Exhibition which takes place at Cardiff Met until 4 July.

Cardiff School of Art & Design and Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy work collaboratively to provide a platform for schools to share work with each other, parents and the wider public in a purpose-built exhibition space.

Marie Hill, leader of learning in art at Whitmore High School, in Barry, said: “The school's exhibition is an excellent experience for art-based students as it validates and celebrates their hard work but also their imagination and creativity. There is nothing better than seeing your work on display and being able to see all the other schools’ work is amazing too. “Hosting it at Cardiff Met makes the students feel valued, whilst giving them a taste of what university life is like. As a teacher I feel inspired by the breadth of what is displayed.”

The Creative Exhibition is held in Cardiff School of Art & Design, Llandaff . It is open to the public from Friday 27 June and will run until Friday 4 July between 10am – 5pm Monday to Friday. The public are welcome to pop in and do not need to book in advance.

Jason Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy at Cardiff Met, and responsible for the Creative Exhibition initiative. He said: “Every year it is a huge privilege to be able to work with colleagues in schools and colleges to share the incredible work pupils produce. Without the commitment and enthusiasm of teachers none of this would be possible. Thank you to everyone involved.”