Talented young creators and innovators are having their best work celebrated in eight HSC showcases set up by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Congratulating the students, Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell said that, each year, the HSC Showcases display a selection of top major works from students across visual arts, performing arts and technologies.
Ms Mitchell said the Showcases offered a unique opportunity for members of the public to enjoy the works of recent HSC graduates and provided a platform for young people to launch future careers in the field.
“Every year I look forward to these Showcases,” Ms Mitchell said.
“They are highly anticipated events that consistently celebrate the calibre of work, year after year,” she said.
“Seeing what students have produced in a challenging year really shows me that the future is bright for these young people, and our workforce and communities will be better for them.”
Ms Mitchell said she was always immensely proud of the Showcase candidates, “but to see the interesting, innovative and thought-provoking works they have created in the midst of a global pandemic, and under strange and difficult circumstances, is truly inspiring”.
The Minister said this year’s exhibitions reflected what was important to young people, including the impacts of COVID; their strength and vulnerability; their heritage; and the environment around them.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Arts and Regional Youth, Ben Franklin encouraged schools, teachers and members of the community to take a look at the Showcases.
“I know for many students, particularly those producing major works across the Creative Arts and Technologies, COVID meant there were some changes to their preparations and assessment,” Mr Franklin said.
“I am delighted to see that despite these challenges, our resilient students could still show us what they could do – and be celebrated now in one of the HSC Showcases in Sydney and regional NSW,” he said.
Mr Franklin said ARTEXPRESS, showcasing the major works of HSC Visual Arts students, was on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 25 April and at limited venues around the State throughout the year.
Further information on the Showcases can be accessed at this PS News link.
