Articulation Prize at Roche Court
Yesterday we were delighted to host our heat for the National Gallery’s Articulation Prize. In our Design House, 16 students from 16 schools delivered presentations about a piece of art or media that resonated with them for the competition.
Each student delivered thoughtful and expressive presentations on artists and makers including; Lucian Freud, Vasili Pukirev, Rex Weyler, Ian Chamberlain, Lou Hamilton, Philip Hermogenes Calderon, Camila Salinas, Sun Yuang and Peng Yu, Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Banksy, Francis Bacon, Alexander McQueen, Peter Paul Rubens, Mire Lee and Jamie Reid.
The heat was adjudicated by Andrea Rose and William Feaver.
Andrea Rose CMG, OBE is an art historian, curator and former Director of Visual Arts at the British Council from 1994-2014, and was responsible for Britain’s representation at the Venice Biennale. She has written widely on British art, and in 2021, compiled the Catalogue Raisonné of Leon Kossoff’s oil paintings. She is currently on the Board of Directors at the Burlington Magazine.
William Feaver is a writer, broadcaster, curator and painter. From 1975-1998, he was the chief art critic of the Observer, and from 1994, a visiting professor at Nottingham Trent University. Feaver has curated exhibitions at the Hayward Gallery, the V&A and the Tate. His book, The Lives of Lucian Freud: Frame 1968-2011 was published in 2020.
Articulation was established in 2006 by the Roche Court Educational Trust, with the goal of engaging young people with art, and developing their confidence and ability to look, think and speak about art. Schools and students were invited to the New Art Centre at Roche Court Sculpture Park to deliver their Articulation presentations.
The competition was conceived as a tribute to the art historian Lord Clark, in honour of his commitment to the study and promotion of the arts. By 2009, Articulation had become a national competition, partnering with Clare College, Cambridge, where the first national finals were adjudicated by Antony Gormley.
In 2022, the National Gallery took over Articulation. It now involves thousands of students each year in its national annual Prize and outreach programmes.
Roche Court Educational Trust
The Roche Court Educational Trust is an independent arts education charity based at Roche Court Sculpture Park, Wiltshire. Inspired by the modern and contemporary internationally acclaimed artists exhibited at the sculpture park, we work with children, young people and teachers to develop confidence by looking, thinking and speaking about art.
Through our guided tours we believe in making connections across disciplines and values, the conversations held here provide a rounded understanding and enjoyment of modern art and sculpture.
Tours are led by our enthusiastic educators who have an in depth knowledge and understanding of modern and contemporary art. Visits are designed to support your learning objectives and curriculum aims.
For enquiries and bookings, please contact us at;
+44 (0)1980 862 244
groups@sculpture.uk.com
Roche Court Ambassadors
This year, any child that comes back after having a visit with us and introduces another member of their family to Roche Court will be awarded with a special Roche Court Ambassador badge. This is designed to make our audiences feel connected to the art they discover here, and for them to feel that it is their duty to pass on their knowledge to their generation and future generations to come.
Support the Roche Court Educational Trust
Friend or Benefactor Annual Membership
Based at the New Art Centre, Roche Court Sculpture Park in Wiltshire, the Roche Court Educational Trust is an independent charity reliant on voluntary donations.
Friends £50 per year
As a friend your donation will support the work of the Trust, and help to facilitate educational visits and participation by groups that would otherwise be unable to have such an opportunity. In return you will receive a newsletter, priority booking for all special artists events and 10% off our Roche artist designed plates and bookshop.
Benefactors £250 per year
In addition to receiving all of the benefits of a Friend, you will be invited to special events throughout the year, including our Private Views.