Visitors to the Hall are now greeted by an annually rotating exhibition of student self-portraits, initially students at Haberdashers’ Borough Academy, which for the first time ensures that students see themselves represented visually on the walls of the Hall.
This is an important development in ensuring our visiting students feel the Hall is an inclusive space, and its equally important that external organisations understand the part they play in empowering our young people when they make a commercial booking at Haberdashers’ Hall.
Each year, schools nominate artworks for selection by the incoming Master with one work from each school displayed in the Orangery at Haberdashers’ Hall. This year, for the first time, we were delighted to accompany this with a Grand Student Art Opening, attended by Haberdasher artists, members of the Court of Assistants, students, parents, guardians and art teachers. Students played an integral role, with three Primary students aiding the Master in the ribbon cutting. For many attendees this was their first visit to Haberdashers’ Hall and it was fantastic to welcome them through this celebration of artistic talent. A particular highlight was witnessing proud parents encouraging their children, and Haberdasher members praising artworks in the presence of the students who created them.
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