Third Exhibition at the National Gallery for Outwood Primary Academy Alne

Pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Alne are celebrating an artistic milestone after having their artwork selected for display at the prestigious National Gallery in London. This is the third consecutive year that the school has achieved this national honour.

The achievement is part of the National Gallery’s ‘Take One Picture’ initiative, an annual programme that invites primary schools across the UK to use a single painting from the gallery's collection as a springboard for cross-curricular learning and creative exploration.

This year, the Year 3 and 4 children, guided by their teacher, Mrs Harpin, focused their creative energy on Canaletto’s famous 18th-century masterpiece, A Regatta on the Grand Canal. Inspired by the vibrant energy, crowds, and movement in the painting, the young artists decided to channel their ideas into a series of celebration-themed textiles. 

The selection process is highly competitive. Out of 362 schools nationwide that submitted entries, Outwood Primary Academy Alne was one of just 35 schools chosen to have their work physically displayed in the gallery. Commenting on the success, Mrs Harpin said:

“We are delighted to exhibit once again at such a prestigious event. To be selected for the National Gallery once is an incredible achievement, but to have our children's work exhibited for a third year in a row is a reflection of their immense creativity, hard work, and unique perspective.”

The children's artwork is currently open to the public and will remain on display until the end of August 2026. Visitors can view the exhibition in the Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, London. Admission to the exhibition is free. 

For more details about the programme and to see the digital exhibition space, visit the National Gallery website.