Between 26th-30th January 2026, our pupils will be taking part in a week long Art festival as part of our CUSP curriculum. The festival will further enhance the knowledge and skills our pupils have developed in our Art and Design curriculum through further exploration of key artists and their impact of the world around us. Pupils will become ‘a little more expert’ in Art and Design as they revisit skills previously taught and apply them to new, creative contexts.

The theme for this year’s event is “Art, Technology and the World Around Us”. There will be a range of events on offer to support pupils in developing their knowledge and skills in Art & Design. Pupils will take part in ‘Meet the Artist’ workshops, visit digital exhibitions and create their own digital art to share with other participants in the festival.

During ‘Meet the Artist’ sessions, pupils will explore the work of the following artists and understand how they use technology in their art:

Ed Clark – Photographer

Annie Culley-Tea – Artist

Dr Steve Bunce – Apple Specialist

Lucy Stuteley – Storyteller, artist and illustrator