Two Macleans College students receive Pat Hanly Creativity Award
Posted on July 08, 2021
On Thursday 24 June, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki hosted The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards, recognising exceptional Year 13 art students from 35 secondary schools throughout the Auckland region.
Recipients of the award from Macleans College were Maggie Xian (Mansfield House) and Elyssa Chen (Snell). Established in 2002, the awards recognise secondary school students who display high levels of creativity in the visual arts.
‘The focus of The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards is to acknowledge the constantly developing nature of what it is to be a young artist and creative in the 21st century,’ says Auckland Art Gallery Director Kirsten Lacy. ‘The awards offer a way to create a valuable sense of achievement and recognition and open up the possibility of making connections with peers and with this Gallery. They also acknowledge the essential role of schools, art teachers and parents in supporting the creative arts.’
Each awarded student receives an Auckland Art Gallery Membership, allowing free unlimited entry to paid exhibitions, access to special events and more. Students also received award gifts from AUT and the supporting event partner, Gordon Harris.
