The Schools’ Art Exhibition runs from Saturday 11th October 2025 to Saturday 18th October 2025. Open daily 10:00am – 4:00pm.
The Annual Schools’ Art Exhibition theme for 2025 is Underwater Wonders. Come along to see how children in the Sid Valley and East Devon have interpreted this year’s theme. Vote for your favourite.
In 2024 the theme was Things we throw away and 1400 hexagons from 11 schools were exhibited at Kennaway House. The Primary schools contributing were: Awliscombe, Feniton, Newton Poppleford, Offwell, Payhembury, Sidbury, Sidmouth, St. John’s, Tipton St John, West Hill and Whimple. The art from the 2024 exhibition can be seen on our Flickr page.
Judge’s Comments on the 2025 entries.
Particularly good work this year and well imagined.
Prize Winners
Feniton Primary School Year 4
Floating
Really inventive use of balloons wrapped in tissue paper. Effective and realistic 3D. The white jellyfish stencils also impressive and capture the transparency of jelly fish under water very well.
Sidmouth Primary School Falcons Class
Wonderful Starfish 3D Remarkable variety and patterns. Extremely attractive piece.
Whimple Primary School Beech Class
This piece explores a variety of wonders that are particular to different underwater regions. Well researched and executed
Highly Commended
Awliscombe Primary School Preschool/reception
A wonderful interpretation of glittering underwater wonders.
Payhembury Primary School Willow Class
Joyful interpretation of creatures and objects under the sea beginning with S. Really enjoyed the use of sound to create textured star fish.
Payhembury Primary School Beech Class
Beautifully presented work with excellent use of design and pattern.
Sidmouth Primary School Eagles Class
Wonders well depicted with wonderful octopus legs.