Angelico Art Awards 2023

The Spirit of the Arts gives so many opportunities for schools to display the God-given, school and family supported gifts and talents of so many of our students. In my many years of being a Catholic School parent, attending musical, theatrical and mixed media art displays, not once have I walked away feeling anything but humbled from the experience and full of wonder and admiration at the incredible talent of our children - in fact, often I find I have to remind myself that I am watching work produced by children not adults!

Earlier this week the Angelico Arts Awards were presented to the 2023 recipients in an evening which showcased the impressive artistic talents of many students across the Catholic School sector.

Each year CSPWA presents an award to a student displaying creativity and talent that will be enhanced by the encouragement award to further pursue their unique artistic endeavours.

Judging this award is both a little daunting and a great thrill to look at the interpretation of the criteria of presenting work with a theme or intention that is reflective of parents and children.

This year’s recipient is Sophia Barber from Emmanuel Catholic College, Beeliar for her mixed media work titled 'Memories of the Heart'.