ARTEXPRESS

ARTEXPRESS is a contemporary series of exhibitions displaying artworks that are vibrant and powerful statements reflecting the beliefs and the world of NSW Higher School Certificate Visual Arts students.

In 2007, 9283 students submitted artworks as part of their 2007 Higher School Certificate Visual Arts Examination.

There were 763 student works nominated for ARTEXPRESS in 2007 and 279 of these were selected for inclusion in one of the nine ARTEXPRESS exhibitions.

The ARTEXPRESS exhibition consists of the complete range of media submitted for the Higher School Certificate in Visual Arts and includes a comprehensive film screening program.

In 2008, five exhibitions are scheduled for metropolitan Sydney and exhibitions at Wollongong, Newcastle, Wagga Wagga and Dubbo will make up the ARTEXPRESS 2008 Tour.

Metropolitan exhibitions include: David Jones Sydney department stores, the Art Gallery of NSW, Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre at Gymea, Sydney Olympic Park and the College of Fine Arts, UNSW.

The ARTEXPRESS Tour will visit Wollongong, followed by Newcastle, Dubbo (The Armati Bequest at the Western Plains Cultural Centre) then finish in August at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

The Bodies of Work selected for ARTEXPRESS are drawn from a wide range of schools throughout NSW and demonstrate the exceptional standards achieved by Visual Arts students in NSW schools.

Once again this year's exhibition reflects many interesting themes ranging from issues of political, social, cultural and spiritual significance through to aspects of personal identity and home environment.  In the creation of these works, the students have demonstrated their understanding and mastery of a wide range of media, conventions and techniques.

Admission is FREE to all ARTEXPRESS exhibitions.