Alice’s ‘Survivalism’ Selected In The West Australian Pulse 2023
Congratulations to Alice Handcock (2022) for her selection in The West Australian Pulse 2023 exhibition, with her piece ‘Survivalism’.
Visual Arts
Welcoming Lesley Nation as Head of Visual Arts
New to the College this year, Lesley Nation joins us as Head of Visual Arts. We asked her a few questions to get to know her.
Desiree Crossing: 2023 Artist in Residence
Our 2023 Artist in Residence is portrait artist, Desiree Crossing. Desiree has been working with Visual Arts students for the past two weeks.
Visual Arts Learning Area: Jan Kennedy
A profile of Santa Maria College’s Head of Visual Arts: Jan Kennedy
VIBE: Year 12 Art & Design Show
Congratulations to the Year 12 students who showcased their art at VIBE, the 2019 Graduation Art & Design Show, this week.
The Face of Art
Students dressed up as famous artists and greeted students to the Mercy Gallery this week for Art Day! This year’s theme was “The Face of Art’
Meet Our Talented Visual Arts Team
With each member of the Visual Arts team a practising artist themselves, it is no wonder that many of our students are selected to exhibit at the Year 12 Perspectives each year.
Students Work with Western Australian Artist Wade Taylor
Wade Taylor was the guest artist at the Art Encounter Day, held at the College last weekend.
Fenella Peacock – Artist in Residence
Over the last two weeks, our Visual Arts students have been working alongside Artist in Residence, Fenella Peacock. Fenella is an amazing artist, working in many different fields.
Visual Arts Tour Takes In All the Sights
Three cities, two countries, fifteen Museums, five interactive workshops and nine guided tours proved to be some of the cultural highlights that the students experienced on the Visual Art Tour.
Students Enjoy Oil Painting Workshop With WA Artist Rachelle Dusting
Our Years 11 & 12 ATAR Visual Arts students were treated to an oil painting portraiture workshop this week with Perth artist Rachelle Dusting.
Hello Petal!
Congratulations to Year 9 students Vienne Seneque, Olivia Palmiero and Lucy Kilroe who received a Highly Commended in the 2018 Perth Craft Show for their textiles project based on a theme of ‘Hello Petal’ inspired by designers Viktor and Rolfe.
Charlotte Chosen For Black Swan Youth Award
Congratulations to Charlotte Stapleton who has been selected to exhibit in the Black Swan Youth Award with her portrait ‘Don’t You Know Your Queen’.
Caitlin Receives Highly Commended in Angelico Art Awards
Year 12 student, Caitlin Crowley was awarded a Highly Commended in the Year 12 section at the Angelico Art awards this week. Caitlin was absolutely thrilled and received a prize consisting of Jacksons art products.
Famous Artists Come to Santa Maria!
Art Day was celebrated this week, with loads of colour and fun art activities! Year 12 Art students ran the events and did so in style – dressed up as their favourite artist or art top
Year 12 Visual Arts / Design Artist Encounter Day Produces Amazing Works
Year 12 ATAR art students were working hard with West Australian artist Andy Quilty. The students worked on how to loosen their drawing styles using mixed media.
The outstanding work is currently on display in the Mercy Gallery.
Art Students Visit Art Gallery of Western Australia
Years 11 and 12 Art students enjoyed an excursion to the Art Gallery of Western Australia this week, to see the Year 12 Perspectives, The Corsini and contemporary exhibitions.
Visual Art Staff Workshop with Michelle Pike
Fashion Illustrator Michelle Pike delivered a dynamic four hour workshop to Visual Art staff who will be working with students in Term 2 to design and create garments, headpieces and accessories for the Fashion Parade in Term 4.
Kimberley and Isabella selected for Year 12 Perspectives
Class of 2017 Visual Art students, Kimberley Lin and Isabella Harman, have been selected to exhibit works of art in Year 12 Perspectives at The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Year 11 Art Students Learn from Rachelle Dusting
To start the Year 12 Visual Art course, the ATAR and General students participated in a portraiture workshop with the talented Rachelle Dusting.
Pippa Wins First Place At Angelico Art Exhibition
A number of our students were recently selected to submit work into the Angelico Art Exhibition. The Angelico Exhibition of visual arts showcases the talent of Catholic school students from Years 7 – 12.
Kimberley Wins St George’s Cathedral Art Awards
Kimberley Lin awarded overall winner of the prestigious St George’s Cathedral Art Awards
Art Students Recognised
Santa Maria students received a number of awards last night at the Atwell Youth Art Awards and Year 12 student, Ava Gamblin has been accepted into the 25under25 Art Award and exhibition, run by the City of Fremantle. The exhibition opens on Friday 14 July from 6.00 pm in the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery in Fremantle.