The talent of young artists in East Cambridgeshire was celebrated at an awards evening in Ely attended by the county’s police and crime commissioner.
The winners of ArtReach 2017 were announced at the ceremony at the Old Palace King’s Ely, following dozens of entries in four categories.
This was the second year of the police-led competition, aimed at engaging with young people and showcasing local talent. The theme was ‘change’.
Daisy Simpson, 9, won the under 10s category for an impressive embroidered cushion. Ella Reed, 13, took the 11-13s title.
In the 13-16s Eve Henderson, 16, impressed the judges to win.
Harry Liptrot won the supported learning category with a piece depicting his evolution over time.
The winners all took home prizes including digital slates from competition sponsor Huion and gifts from art retailer Tindalls. Additional prizes were presented to Tim White, Imogen Downs and Harry Simpson who were commended.
The judges, who also attended the evening, were Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police and Crime Commissioner Cllr Jason Ablewhite, Chief Constable Alec Wood, Deputy District Commander Marcia Pringle, the Mayor of Ely Cllr Ian Lindsay and Professor Jean Michel Massing retired head of the department of Art History at the University of Cambridge.
Chief Con Alec Wood said: “It was an honour to be involved in the judging process and we were really impressed with the artwork submitted.”
Cllr Ablewhite said: “I have been hugely impressed by the standard of creativity this year – judging the winners has not been easy!”
Sergeant Phil Priestley, who was involved in organising the competition, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who helped to make ArtReach a success again this year.”
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