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Schools Artist in Residency Programme

Published: 29/10/2015

Pupils from Ysgol Bryn Deva, Connahs Quay Ysgol Queensferry and Ysgol Gwynedd, Flint will this autumn be wearing their artistic hats and creating stunning artwork as part of an Artist in Residency Project called ‘Trwy dy Lygaid… Through your Eyes’. With funding from the Arts Council of Wales and Flintshire County Council pupils have been working alongside professional Light Designer Hannah Wardle to design and create light installations which celebrate the International Year of Light 2015 The residency will culminate with an exhibition at Theatr Clwyd between 17 November and 15 December.The exhibition will be launched at 1pm on Friday 20 November at Theatr Clwyd. Councillor Chris Bithell Cabinet Member for Education said: This is wonderful opportunity for pupils and teachers to work alongside a professional artist in developing their creative skills, and highlights the effectiveness of schools working collaboratively Residency Schedule: Ysgol Bryn Deva, Connahs Quay – 5 – 8 October, Ysgol Queensferry – 12 – 15 October and Ysgol Gwynedd 19_- 22 October. Editors Note: For further information contact Trefor Lloyd Roberts 01352 704027 / Trefor.l.roberts@flintshire.gov.uk For photograph opportunities please contact individual schools