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Former City College student wins Parker Harris Prize

20 November 2009

Angela Smith, a former Foundation Art student at City College Brighton and Hove, has been announced as the winner of prestigious art award, The Parker Harris Prize. Angela’s winning piece, ‘Beneath’, is currently being displayed as part of The Discerning Eye - an exhibition of small works independently selected by six prominent figures from the art world: two artists, two collectors and two critics. Among the selectors this year were collectors Peter Bowles and Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen; Financial Times Art Critic Jackie Wullschlager; Keeper of the Word and Image Department at the V&A, Julius Bryant; Royal Academician, Gus Cummins and artist Lincoln Seligman.

Angela’s former tutor, Phil Tyler, says:

Angela Smith and her winning piece, 'Beneath'

Angela Smith and her winning piece, 'Beneath'

"As a mature student with two children, Angela worked consistently hard for the two years she was with us and produced an outstanding body of paintings."

Of her studies at City College, Angela says:

"My time at City College was invaluable. The foundation course was a real journey of discovery and experimentation and it was led by excellent tutors who gave me the knowledge and confidence to develop artistically. It was a stimulating and questioning environment that reignited a passion for lifelong learning."

The 2009 ING Discerning Eye Exhibition is now open at the Mall Galleries in The Mall, London SW1 and will run until Sunday 22 November.

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