The Abbey offer the following:

• Access to an enrichment programme of workshops and masterclasses led by artists/Artist in Residence 
• Visits to galleries, museums or places of interest
• A kit of quality specialist materials
• Open studio sessions
• Access to School Art clubs
• Art mentoring
• Exhibitions of work in the School’s gallery
• Access to a wide range of media, techniques and processes in the Art Department’s purpose-built studios
• A £600 annual discount on fees

What do we expect from our Art Scholars?

• Regular attendance at Art clubs/open studio sessions
• Attendance at Scholars’ workshops and masterclasses
• Entry into art-related competitions
• Role model within lessons
• Willingness to assist the Art Department at Open Events as appropriate
• Commitment, enthusiasm and engagement

Selection and assessment:

• Applicants will be shortlisted based upon their Digital portfolio submission (see details below)
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview 
• Shortlisted applicants will be expected to be able to discuss an artwork by another artist, preferably one seen firsthand, during the interview

Portfolio Advice

A completed Digital portfolio should include:

• Up to 15 slides evidencing a combination of school and independent work completed by the applicant. This should be clearly labelled and annotated.   
• Evidence of drawing from observation
• Any 3D work should be photographed

Please see this guide on how to complete a ‘Digital portfolio’ for additional information