Cheltenham Young Artist Exhibition 2026 took place last weekend.
A record of 450 entries were submitted from local primary and secondary school pupils.
50 artworks were selected to be framed and displayed at the Gardens Gallery in Montpellier.
We are proud to report that Olivia Chiang’s ‘My Favourite Cryslats’ artwork was one of them.
The judges commented:
“A fabulous selection of work, media and ideas made the judging very difficult. We were most impressed by the diversity of subject matter. We all had our favourites for different reasons: composition, individuality, use of colour, excellent observation drawing and imaginative ideas. Some of the work really made us smile which was a bonus and made the judging such a pleasure.
The work selected for the exhibition shows good planning and consideration of the subject matter making the task of choosing Award winners agonising!”
Prizes and certificates were presented by Edward Gillespie, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire at the Awards Ceremony with over 250 people present in the rain!
Congratulations go to all the young artists who had their work on display.
