THE BANK'S YOUNG ARTIST AWARD
SUPPORTING YOUNG CREATIVITY
Our Young Artist Award was re-established in 2022 to provide a platform for creative students based in East-Anglia and formally recognise those who are dedicated to developing practical skills in the Arts. This annual event includes a group exhibition at The Bank Arts Centre, featuring the work of up to 70 students from High Schools and Colleges across Suffolk and Norfolk, and awards evening to present commendations, prizes, and opportunities to support their continued development in creative disciplines.
Our partner Schools for 2025 are - Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich), Diss High School & Sixth Form (Diss), Debenham High School (Debenham), and Abbeygate Sixth Form College (Bury St Edmunds). With more to be announced!
Key Dates -
Please see below all dates related to the 2025 event.
Exhibition Open to public - Wednesday 15th October – Saturday 22nd November 2025
(General opening hours apply - Wednesdays to Saturdays. 10.30am -3.30pm)
Exhibition Opening Event - Friday 17th October. 6-8pm
Awards Presentation Evening - Friday 14th November. 6-8pm (Awards at 7pm)
SUPPORTING YOUNG CREATIVITY
Our Young Artist Award was re-established in 2022 to provide a platform for creative students based in East-Anglia and formally recognise those who are dedicated to developing practical skills in the Arts. This annual event includes a group exhibition at The Bank Arts Centre, featuring the work of up to 70 students from High Schools and Colleges across Suffolk and Norfolk, and awards evening to present commendations, prizes, and opportunities to support their continued development in creative disciplines.
Our partner Schools for 2025 are - Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich), Diss High School & Sixth Form (Diss), Debenham High School (Debenham), and Abbeygate Sixth Form College (Bury St Edmunds). With more to be announced!
Key Dates -
Please see below all dates related to the 2025 event.
Exhibition Open to public - Wednesday 15th October – Saturday 22nd November 2025
(General opening hours apply - Wednesdays to Saturdays. 10.30am -3.30pm)
Exhibition Opening Event - Friday 17th October. 6-8pm
Awards Presentation Evening - Friday 14th November. 6-8pm (Awards at 7pm)
WANT TO GET INVOLVED
We hope to continue expanding the schools and colleges we work with each year to provide opportunities to more young creatives across the region. If you are a school and would like to become a partner school, please see our information pack
We hope to continue expanding the schools and colleges we work with each year to provide opportunities to more young creatives across the region. If you are a school and would like to become a partner school, please see our information pack
FOR HOME EDUCATED STUDENTS
Our Young Artist Award is open to home-educated students. If you are currently studying for GCSE or A Level in a creative subject and would like to be considered for the award, please get in touch directly to discuss how to submit
E: [email protected]
Our Young Artist Award is open to home-educated students. If you are currently studying for GCSE or A Level in a creative subject and would like to be considered for the award, please get in touch directly to discuss how to submit
E: [email protected]
BECOME AN AWARD SPONSOR!
Are you a local business passionate about supporting the next generation of visual artists and creatives?
Becoming an award sponsor for 2025 is an incredible way to help us continue to provide even more meaningful and inspiring opportunities for young people within our community.
To find out more about sponsoring or in-kind support, please email -
Abbie Schug (Director & Curator)
E: [email protected]
Are you a local business passionate about supporting the next generation of visual artists and creatives?
Becoming an award sponsor for 2025 is an incredible way to help us continue to provide even more meaningful and inspiring opportunities for young people within our community.
To find out more about sponsoring or in-kind support, please email -
Abbie Schug (Director & Curator)
E: [email protected]
PREVIOUS AWARDS & RECIPIENTS
2024
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich), Diss High School & Sixth Form (Diss), Debenham High School (Debenham), Abbeygate Sixth Form College (Bury St Edmunds)
Sponsored by: The Abbey Foundation, The Arts Society Diss & Go Large
Award recipients:
Judging Panel:
Abbie Schug (Artist, CVAN Platform Graduate Alumni & Arts Director at The Bank)
Karen Turner (Figure Artist & VAA Professional Artist Award Winner)
Eleanor Rodwell (Artist & Curator)
Polly Robinson (Illustrator & Printmaker)
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich), Diss High School & Sixth Form (Diss), Debenham High School (Debenham), Abbeygate Sixth Form College (Bury St Edmunds)
Sponsored by: The Abbey Foundation, The Arts Society Diss & Go Large
Award recipients:
- Young Artist Award 2023 - Lu Clarke
- Community Choice Award - Elodie Lessware
- Directors Award - Freya Craven
- Commendations - Abbi Swain, Amelie Painter, Adam Watson and Yasmin Wakefield
- Creative Development Award - Eleanor Moles, Amiee Daisley, Gabriella Shewod, Elsa Bertram, Mia Bailey, Elsa Van Ek, Nathan Lovelock, Elizabeth Abrahall, Sophie Harrison and Amber Hewitt.
- Peter Campbell Award for Media & Technique - Alice Pettitt
- Peter Campbell Award for Excellence in Fine Art - Becca Steele
- Peter Campbell Award for Innovative use of Mixed Media - Oliver Sephton
- Peter Campbell Award for Creative Ambition - Oscar Eardley & Georgia Damant
Judging Panel:
Abbie Schug (Artist, CVAN Platform Graduate Alumni & Arts Director at The Bank)
Karen Turner (Figure Artist & VAA Professional Artist Award Winner)
Eleanor Rodwell (Artist & Curator)
Polly Robinson (Illustrator & Printmaker)
2023
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich)
Sponsored by: The Abbey Foundation
Award recipients:
Judging Panel:
Abbie Schug (Artist, CVAN Platform Graduate Alumni & Arts Director at The Bank)
Karen Turner (Figure Artist & VAA Professional Artist Award Winner)
Charlie Meyer (Artist & Illustrator)
Steven Goddard (Abstract Artist & NUA Alumni)
Binx Kingdom (Non-Binary Multi-Media Artist & Winner of The Bank’s Young Artist Award 2022).
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye), One College (Ipswich)
Sponsored by: The Abbey Foundation
Award recipients:
- Young Artist Award 2023 - Hannah Andrews-Miller
- Community Choice Award - Nikki Collier
- Commendations - Yasmin Wakefield, Keira King, Kya Heath, Tamsyn Philips and Bayley Keen
- Peter Campbell Award for Media & Technique - Izzie Wilding
- Peter Campbell Award for Excellence in Fine Art - Nikki Collier
- Peter Campbell Award for Innovative use of Mixed Media - Joe Hicks
- Peter Campbell Award for Creative Ambition - Eve Williamson
Judging Panel:
Abbie Schug (Artist, CVAN Platform Graduate Alumni & Arts Director at The Bank)
Karen Turner (Figure Artist & VAA Professional Artist Award Winner)
Charlie Meyer (Artist & Illustrator)
Steven Goddard (Abstract Artist & NUA Alumni)
Binx Kingdom (Non-Binary Multi-Media Artist & Winner of The Bank’s Young Artist Award 2022).
2022
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye)
Award recipients:
Partner Schools: Hartismere School & Sixth Form (Eye)
Award recipients:
- Young Artist Award 2022 - Binx Kingdom
