The ‘ENCOUNTERS’ exhibition is a celebration of the creativity and innovative practices in Tower Hamlets schools. It showcases artwork produced by students giving all the opportunity to exhibit work produced between the years 2023-2024.

In art, encounters are often unexpected, perhaps leading to the discovery and exploration of ideas through the use of diverse themes, styles, and techniques.  Students have incorporated elements that evoke emotion or challenge perceptions, encouraging viewers to engage with the artwork on a personal level.

Thank you to our funders THAMES; our partners and supporters,  Jackson's, London Metropolitan University School of Art, Architecture and Design,  University of the Arts  (UAL-Central Saint Martins),   A Team Arts Education,  The King's Foundation,  Whitechapel Gallery,  Bow Arts,  Raven Row,  Auto Italia,  Chisenhale Gallery  and  Peer 

Preview night prize ceremony: 

London Metropolitan University School of Art, Architecture and Design prize 

• Judges: Bob and Roberta Smith (Artist and Lecturer at London Met) and Kaye Newman (Head of Architecture, Head of Design at London Metropolitan University School of Art, Architecture and Design

  • • Selected on the preview night two prize winners

Jackson's and University of the Arts London-Central Saint Martins prize:

• Judges: Julia Munn Head of THAMES, Sophie Leach - Deputy General Secretary at The National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) and Geraldine Bone co-director of A Teams Arts Education 

  • • selected on the preview night, Gold, Silver and Bronze prize winners in 3 categories: A level, KS4 & KS3/KS2 . 

Prizes were supported by Jackson's - Art Supplies, University of the Arts London-Central Saint Martins (UAL-CSM insights programme) - London Metropolitan University School of Art, Architecture and Design, THAMES and THAT.