The now annual GENerate: Student Art Exhibition opens at The Base Greenham next Friday (January 10) and runs to Sunday 26.
It celebrates the imagination and creativity of young local artists from across West Berkshire, North Hampshire and South Oxfordshire.
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This vibrant exhibition, curated by the exhibitions team at The Base, showcases an inspiring collection of artworks from 111 students exhibiting individual pieces of art, as well as six pieces of collaborative art involving groups of students.
GENerate: Student Art Exhibition is designed to give young local artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in the same environment as professional artists, giving them a first-hand experience of having their work in the spotlight.
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The Base gallery manager Stephanie Johnson said: “Each year we are bowled over by the standard of work submitted to GENerate, and as more education settings get involved, it makes our job of curating this exhibition even harder – and this year is certainly no different.
“At a time when art studies are under threat of decline, we’re absolutely thrilled to see the range of mediums that these young people are working on in our local schools and colleges, and how they are flourishing as a result.
“We hope that having their work displayed in a professional gallery setting gives these young people the confidence to continue their art practice into their adult lives.”
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The exhibition brings together contributions from an incredible range of schools and colleges, this year seeing more involved than ever before. Since the first GENerate exhibition opened in 2023, The Base have seen a staggering increase of 166 per cent in the number of institutions involved.
Those from the West Berkshire area include Downe House school, Elstree School, iCollege Alternative Education, Mary Hare School, St Bartholomew’s School, St Gabriel’s School, Trinity School, University Centre Newbury, Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, The Castle School, Kennet School and Prior’s Court.
From paintings to stoneware sculptures, photography to mixed media, GENerate highlights the innovative ideas and artistic voices shaping the next generation. Each piece is a testament to the creativity and talent thriving in our local areas, offering visitors a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of these creative minds.
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This year, The Base received funding from Greenham Trust’s Peter Baker Grants Committee, which contributes to the running of this student exhibition. The funds help support the project – from the planning stage to the exhibition itself – aiding The Base in its championing of local young people and the benefits of getting involved with the visual arts.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a supporter of local education, or simply looking for inspiration, GENerate promises an engaging and uplifting experience.
GENerate: Student Art Exhibition 2025 opens Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm. Entry to the exhibition is free (suggested donation on the door to be made to The Base Greenham, charity no 1199188).