It’s a grand statement to suggest
that the Art School at Wellington College stands as one of the finest in the
country, whether measured by academic results, quality of work or placing
pupils at some of the very best Art schools and universities both nationally
and internationally. However, we are fiercely proud of our pupils’ achievements
and can offer a wealth of specialist teaching including painting, drawing,
ceramics, sculpture, installation, photography, video and film. The Art school
has six studios; there is also a separate History of Art seminar room (History
of Art is taught throughout the curriculum from years 9-13).
Pupil art work is all around the
school, including installations in unexpected places and there are regular art exhibitions
in the V&A. We also hold regular exhibitions of high profile artists
including Peter Monkman, winner of the BP Portrait award in 2009 and acclaimed
international photographer Martin Parr exhibited his work at last year’s Arts
Festival. The Art School attracts high profile guest speakers including OW Sir
Nicholas Grimshaw CBE and Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry. Acclaimed
painter John Keane (OW) has also exhibited his work in Wellington.