Student artists shine at 2024 Art and Design Exhibition

On Friday 15 November, the College proudly hosted the launch of the 2024 Art and Design Exhibition. This vibrant event celebrated the collective artistic achievements of our students from Years 7-12.

The exhibition featured a gallery-style display, live music performances, refreshments and a fashion parade highlighting sustainable fashion and textile art from the Certificate II in Visual Art course.

Held across three levels of the Mary Morgan Wing, guests were treated to a stunning array of visual art in all its forms. The showcase included photography, graphics, audiovisual installations and traditional pieces such as drawing, painting, woodwork, textiles, ceramics, and sculpture. Each piece served as a unique expression of the students’ ideas, perspectives, technical skills and deep engagement with their surroundings, covering a broad range of themes and social issues.

“The works you see in this year’s show reflect the challenges embraced by our students, showcasing the power of creative exploration. Their achievements remind us that art is not just a cocurricular option, it is central to shaping well-rounded individuals.”

The evening also included the presentation of the Visual Arts Awards. Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for demonstrating outstanding commitment to the visual arts.

• Year 7 Art Award – Sofia Palermo
• Year 8 Art Award – Millie Beach
• Year 9/10 Visual Art Award – Isabella Harman
• Year 9/10 New Media Art – Lilyana Gillespie
• Year 9/10 Ceramics – Billie Salter
• Year 11/12 Art Award – Lillian Scott

Congratulations are also in order for Ella Edwards (Year 12), who was named as the recipient of the 2024 Acquisition.

A very big thank you to the SMC community for your support and attendance on the night. It was incredibly rewarding for our students to see their work come together and receive positive feedback from staff, families and friends. For the first time, we were thrilled to showcase our students’ ’90s rap compositions. A special shoutout to our ‘Mix Masters’ (Year 8 DJs) for bringing the beats to the fashion runway, and to Beatrix Clarke (Year 9) for her outstanding performances on the keyboard and guitar. We also wish to thank local artist Rhi Bloom for her live mural work on the wall outside Murphy’s Café. We are excited to see it completed over the coming weeks.

View more photos from opening night in our online gallery here.