Video: Highlights of the ninth annual Young Creative Awards at the Nottingham Playhouse
The winners of the Young Creative Awards were announced at the ninth annual ceremony at the Nottingham Playhouse yesterday.
Hundreds of people attended the awards which aim to give people aged 13 to 24 who live, study or work in Nottingham the chance to show off their creative work, network with future employers and gain valuable industry experience and mentoring.
A record number of young creatives submitted their work in 10 different categories for the ‘Nottingham, Future City’ theme.
First year New College Nottingham student Isobelle Farrar was named the Young Creative of the Year for her graphic design piece.
Award-winning locally-based artist Wolfgang Buttress presented Isobelle with her award.
Her winning piece depicts aspects of Nottingham life past and present with future aspirations evident to deal with issues such as homelessness and ecology.
Young Creative Awards trustee Nigel Cooke said: “Isobelle’s graphic style drawing pieces were just amazing, they were thought provoking, emotional and she really deserves to be named Young Creative of the Year 2017; I can see great potential for Isabelle’s work.
“The awards are all about inspiring, supporting and encouraging creativity in the young people of Nottingham.
“These awards are becoming one of the most exciting events in Nottingham’s creative calendar.
“Every year I am impressed by the creativity and talent of Nottingham young people and we are proud to shine a light on their imagination, skill and dedication.”
All of this year’s winners in each category received a cash prize of £100 and there will also be opportunities for public exhibition of their work, mentoring, support or work experience from local creative businesses.
Next year’s theme was also revealed at the awards – there isn’t one.
