A Celebration of Creativity: The 2025 VCE Art Exhibition

Last week, the Clonard College Visual Arts Department proudly hosted our Annual VCE Year 12 Art Exhibition — a highlight on the school calendar that celebrates the creativity, dedication, and passion of our senior students.

This year’s exhibition was particularly special, marking the debut of our first-ever “Art Making & Exhibiting” Fashion Parade — an exhilarating showcase of handcrafted couture pieces designed and created by our talented Year 12 students. Each student worked with two models to present their garments as part of a curated display they designed, constructed, and styled themselves. The runway show was a thrilling success, with the audience captivated by the creativity and craftsmanship on display.

Adding to the excitement, our guest speaker, Anna Egberts, a Clonard alumna from the Class of 2007, shared her journey through the arts — from studying Visual Communication Design and English at Clonard to painting, exhibiting, and designing professionally for Geelong’s own Kaisercraft. Her energy and insight reminded everyone that creative pathways are not only viable but vibrant and full of opportunity.

Following the runway, the VCE Media students presented their short films in a cinematic showcase that transformed the Nagle Room into a glowing theatre space. The room was also home to our Visual Communication Design displays, featuring impressive architectural and product design models, and our Art Creative Practice students’ evocative bodies of work — a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs from Units 3 and 4.

The night was beautifully complemented by our Unit 3 Food Technology students, who catered the event with a spread inspired by their family recipes, reimagined into exquisite canapés and platters. Their contribution added warmth, hospitality, and a sense of shared celebration to the evening.

The festivities continued on Friday, as classes paused to take a walk through and a staff morning tea inviting our wider school community to view the exhibition. It was a wonderful opportunity for staff to connect with the creative outcomes of our senior students and to reflect on how artistic practice inspires innovation, problem-solving, and imagination across all learning areas.

Overall, the 2025 VCE Art Exhibition was a resounding success — a true celebration of our students’ vision, perseverance, and creative spirit.

Joanna Wiltshire
Learning Leader: Arts