On Friday 21st June, the City & Guilds of London Art School community came together to celebrate our BA Fine Art, Carving and Conservation graduates at their end of year Ceremony and Prize-Giving.
The Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, Laurence Benson, opened the evening and introduced the Art School Principal Dr. Lois Rowe, who congratulated our graduating students and welcomed our guests.
Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees, Laurence Benson
This year, we were delighted to award an Honorary Art School Fellowship to former Vice Principal, Magnus von Wistinghausen, in recognition of his significant contributions to the Art School, from leading major improvements to the campus and facilities, to expanding the student bursary programme, which now provides support to 40% of the student body.
“A great source of strength and resilience is the sense of community this school exudes – a community respectful and caring of each individual and their contributions, across generations and at different stages of creative life journeys. Something very special and palpable, and not all that often found.” Magnus von Wistinghausen, Honorary Art School Fellow and former Vice Principal
Dr. Rowe welcomed London-based artist Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, who recently joined the Art School as one of our new trustees, to give an address to our graduating students. Sokari generously shared insight into her most recent commission, and words of advice for our students.
“Continue your intuition, and be as positive as you can, because this world is here for conversation.” Sokari Douglas Camp CBE, Art School Trustee
The Heads of Department, Tom Young (Head of Carving), Dr Marina Sokhan (Head of Conservation) and Andy Bannister (Acting Course Leader – Fine Art) presented the certificates and prizes to the graduating students, and each thanked their teams for their hard work. Please see a full list of the prizes at the end of the article.
Adrian Munns joined us on behalf of the Mason’s Livery Company to present the Masons’ Company Prize for Outstanding Work by a Graduating Student and the Masons’ Company Prize for Studentship and Commitment. The awards were presented to Alex Wheeldon and Paul Farmiloe.
Adrian Munns with Alex Wheeldon, winner of the Masons’ Company Prize for Outstanding Work by a Graduating Student
Adrian Munns with Paul Farmiloe, winner of the Masons’ Company Prize for Studentship and Commitment
The Ceremony ended with addresses from graduands from each course on behalf of their classmates. Each speaker thanked their fellow students, the staff and the team at Art School. This year’s graduands addresses were delivered by Rob Postle, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone, Amanda Lancaster, BA (Hons) Conservation: Books and Paper, Ellie Seaward, BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces, Bunny Hennessey and Ted McKenzie, BA (Hons) Fine Art.
“This is not just an Art School; it is a magical place… But it’s not just an enchanting atmosphere that weaves its spell, it’s something deeper and more tangible” Rob Postle, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
“In a digital age, our work as conservators feels more crucial than ever. While technology advances and changes the way that information is stored and accessed, our past through books and paper remains invaluable as physical artefacts that document our human experience.” Amanda Lancaster, BA (Hons) Conservation: Books and Paper
“It is unique to receive this level of tuition, with such small class sizes, which has allowed us to learn so much.” Ellie Seaward, BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood and Decorative Surfaces
“We are both so grateful for the time we spent at the school with our peers and tutors, all of whom have gone the extra mile in nurturing our artistic practices.” Ted McKenzie and Bunny Hennessey, BA (Hons) Fine Art
We wish our graduating students the very best of luck and we look forward to hearing about their future projects and endeavours.
2024 GRADUATE PRIZES AND AWARDS
ART SCHOOL PRIZES
City & Guilds of London Art School Board of Trustees Prize: Max Cotterill, Graduate Diploma Arts: Carving
PRINTMAKING PRIZES
Norman Ackroyd Etching Prize: Emily-May Sibley, BA (Hons) Fine Art
Printmaking Prize for Technical Excellence: Orla Carolin, BA (Hons) Fine Art
The Skinners’ Company Stephen Gooden Prize for Engraving: Fitzroy Schofield, BA (Hons) Fine Art
DRAWING PRIZES
The Surveyor’s Club Drawing Prize: Mark Thompson, Graduate Diploma Arts: Carving
CONSERVATION PRIZES
City & Guilds of London Art School Research Project Prize (Books and Paper): Laura Goodman, BA (Hons) Conservation: Books and Paper
City & Guilds of London Art School Prize Practical Conservation Project Prize (Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces): Fiorella Lavado, BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood and Decorative Surfaces
City & Guilds of London Art School Ballardie Practical Conservation Project Prize (Stone, Wood & Decorative Surfaces): Savannah Grieve, BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood and Decorative Surfaces
City & Guilds of London Art School Prize Practical Conservation Project Prize (Books and Paper): Amanda Lancaster, BA (Hons) Conservation: Books and Paper
Venice in Peril Residency: Fiorella Lavado and Ellie Seaward, BA (Hons) Conservation: Stone, Wood and Decorative Surfaces
CARVING PRIZES
De Laszlo Stone Carving Prize for Outstanding Work: Rob Postle, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
Joiner & Ceilers’ Prize: Peter Daoud, BA (Hons) Carving: Woodcarving and Gilding
Masons’ Company Prize for Outstanding Work by a Graduating Student: Alex Wheeldon, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
Masons’ Company Prize for Studentship and Commitment: Paul Farmiloe, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
City & Guilds of London Art School Lettering Prize: Rob Postle, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
FINE ART PRIZES
Anthony Caro Sculpture Prize: Patrizia Moschetti, BA (Hons) Fine Art
Baton Fine Art Prize: Maria Andrievskaya, BA (Hons) Fine Art
Chadwyck-Healey Prize for Painting: Alice Delhanty, BA (Hons) Fine Art
ART HISTORIES PRIZES
Brian Till Art Histories Thesis Prize (Carving): Rob Postle, BA (Hons) Carving: Architectural Stone
Brian Till Art Histories Thesis Prize (Fine Art): Gwen Brown, BA (Hons) Fine Art