Bournemouth & Poole College has announced the winners of its 2022 Dorset Arts Prize competition.

The winners were revealed at a public art exhibition hosted in ‘The Gallery Upstairs’ at Upton Country Park, where the winning artworks were on display.

This was the 9th year of the College run competition, which is supported by the Dorset Community Foundation, and encourages artists of all ages to get creative by exploring a theme to produce artwork in any medium. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Messages’.

Phil Sayles, Principal of Bournemouth & Poole College, said: “The Dorset Art Prize has become an established event, with many looking forward to entering. The creativity in every entry is incredible, and we’re delighted to be able to offer a platform that highlights the talent of artists of all ages across Dorset. We’d like to congratulate our winners and thank everyone who dedicated time to produce artwork and enter.”

Winners of Bournemouth & Poole College 2022 Dorset Art Prize:

Primary School category – Years 3 to 6:

1st - Ferndown First School

2nd - St George's CE VA Primary School, Langton Matravers

Secondary School category – Years 7 to 9:

1st - Ferndown Middle School

2nd - Broadstone Middle School

Individual artists - Years 10 and 11 category:

1st - Emily Smith from Parkstone Grammar School

2nd - Maddie Smith from Parkstone Grammar School

3rd - Amelia Frost from Canford School

Individual artists - Years 12 and 13 category:

1st - Imola Tantrum from Bournemouth & Poole College

2nd - Nell Simmonds from Bournemouth & Poole College

3rd - Amelia Hamilton

Individual artists - Over 19 category:

1st - Nicole Purdie

2nd - Arlen D'Alessio Villarroel

3rd - Aaron Howorth

For further details, visit: www.thecollege.co.uk/dorset-art-prize.