Pupils at
Northfield Academy yesterday held a launch event to celebrate the start of an
18-month project with Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums.
Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums were
invited to the school to see the quality of the artwork being created by pupils
and will assist in providing a range of opportunities for the young people to
develop their creative skills by engaging with professional artists and
showcasing their work to a range of audiences.
This first event saw young people
showcase their own art works alongside caring for and sharing some of the many
treasures from the Treasure Hub with members of the
community.
The school further received a visit from
the Travelling Gallery bus from the City Arts Centre in Edinburgh, which has
visited several schools across Aberdeen.
Education Convener Councillor Martin
Greig said: “This partnership with the Art Gallery has been an excellent
opportunity for developing the skills and talents of pupils at Northfield
Academy.
“The involvement of Edinburgh’s City
Arts Centre demonstrates the importance and the value of this project. The
support of professionals in developing skills of the young people is hugely
appreciated. It is great to celebrate these positive achievements at the
school.”
Education Vice-Convener Councillor
Jessica Mennie said: “It is fantastic to see all the amazing time and hard work
that the young people have put in to create their artwork and the pride they
have to show their work and school off to the local community.”
This is the first in a series of events
designed to help the young people of Northfield shift the narrative about their
school and community.