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City College student scoops major art prize

7 October 2010

Cadi Froehlich, a mature student and mother of two studying on a Fine Art Foundation Degree at City College Brighton and Hove, has been named as one of the winners of the prestigious Jerwood Drawing Prize. Cadi (37) has already established herself as one of City College's most gifted artists having been named as Fine Art Achiever of the Year in 2009 and also being commissioned to design trophies for the Brighton Marathon which were sponsored by the College. As runner-up, Cadi was awarded a cheque for £3,000. Cadi's award-winning work, Untitled (tea table), comprises of a side table with marks left by hot drinks. She explains:

'Untitled (tea table) has evolved from a process of work looking at what was, what isn't and what could be. Mindful of the passing of time and the potential of the future, this period of work has questioned the reality of the now. Evoking moments spent, lost or yearned for, the table bears the marks that illustrate meetings, conversations and quiet contemplations spent over a cup of tea. The format of the drinking and the style of cup changes, as does the purpose, aim or hope in the moment of the drinking.'

Cadi Froehlich and Chris Hill

Of the award, Cadi says:

'It was brilliant to get this sort of recognition. It was a lesson in getting your work out there and I was just totally blown away that they liked what I'd made. My tutors have encouraged me and given me the confidence to submit my work for competitions and I've had the experience through City College to exhibit my work so it's seen by a wider audience which prepares you really well for your career after College.'

Cadi's tutor, Chris Hill, the Curriculum Team Leader of Higher Education Arts Courses at City College, says:

'We think it's really important for students to get their work out there among other professionals and Cadi's really proved herself at a high level. She's very committed and driven about her work but also approaches it with a lot of humour and enthusiasm.'

The Jerwood Drawing Prize is the country's leading award in drawing, and is the largest and longest running annual open exhibition of its kind in the UK. Established in 1996 as the annual Cheltenham Open Drawing Exhibition it was renamed the Jerwood Drawing Prize when the Jerwood Charitable Foundation became the principal sponsor in 2001. Over 2000 entries were submitted this year for consideration by the distinguished panel of selectors comprising of Charles Darwent, Art Critic for The Independent on Sunday, Jenni Lomax, Director of the Camden Arts Centre and artist Emma Talbot. The winning artists' work is on display at Jerwood Space, London until 7th November 2010. The 2010 exhibition will later tour to Cheltenham, Berkshire, Carmarthen and Durham.

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About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year 2,000 full-time, 10,000 part time, over 500 Higher Education and 250 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.

Notes to Editors: Jerwood Visual Arts is a contemporary gallery programme of awards, exhibitions and events at Jerwood Space, and on tour nationally. Jerwood Visual Arts aims to promote and celebrate the work of talented emerging artists across the disciplines of drawing, painting, sculpture, applied arts, photography and moving image. Jerwood Visual Arts is a major initiative of the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. www.jerwoodvisualarts.org The Jerwood Charitable Foundation is dedicated to imaginative and responsible revenue funding of the arts, supporting emerging artists to develop and grow at important stages in their careers. The aim of their funding is to allow artists and arts organisations to thrive and to continue to develop their skills, imagination and creativity with integrity. They work with artists across art forms, from dance and theatre to literature, music and the visual arts. For more information visit www.jerwoodcharitablefoundation.org