Flair

SQA is pleased to present ‘Flair’, an online gallery that showcases some of the most creative work submitted by learners across Scotland for Art and Design, Fashion and Textile Technology, and Photography courses in session 2021-22.

Flair celebrates the diversity and variety of pieces produced by learners across different levels and grades during the challenging circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Most of the pieces on display were produced by National 4 to Advanced Higher learners. Each piece is accompanied by a statement from the learner, which explains their approach and where they drew inspiration from.

“I would like to say a huge thank you to all the learners who have kindly agreed to have their artwork, produced in 2021-22, displayed in our online gallery to support the achievement of SQA qualifications in Art and Design, Fashion and Textile Technology, and Photography. The skill, originality and creative expression of learners across Scotland is very evident and it is a pleasure to see.".

Fiona Robertson, Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive

“This online gallery is a wonderful reflection of the wealth of talent that is being nurtured and developed in Scottish schools - the creativity evidenced by our young people is seriously impressive".

Jenny Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

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[Pupils’/Pupil’s] creative work displayed in celebratory online gallery

[Name(s) of pupil(s)] [has/have] had [his/her/their] work displayed in a new online gallery hosted by SQA.

‘Flair’ is an online gallery that showcases and celebrates some of the most creative work submitted by learners across Scotland for Art and Design, Fashion and Textile Technology and Photography courses.

Most of the pieces displayed in the gallery were produced by National 4 to Advanced Higher learners during session 2021-22. They celebrate the diversity and variety of work produced by learners across different levels and grades during the challenging circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic.

To view [Name(s) of pupil(s)] work, along with the other pieces on display, visit SQA’s Flair gallery at www.flair.sqa.org.uk

Flair will be available online until June 2024.

[One of our / some of our] pupils [has/have] had their creative work displayed in a new online gallery hosted by SQA. To find out more, visit www.flair.sqa.org.uk

[INSERT YOUR REGION] PUPILS HAVE ARTWORK DISPLAYED IN CELEBRATORY ONLINE GALLERY

School pupils from [INSERT YOUR REGION] have had their artwork displayed in a new online gallery that celebrates creativity and expression.

Hosted by SQA, ‘Flair’ showcases some of the most creative work submitted by learners in the latest school session, spanning Art and Design, Fashion and Textile Technology, and Photography courses.

The pieces were produced by learners from across the country who were working towards National 4 to Advanced Higher courses at the time and span a range of grades, and include paintings, sculptures, architecture, and fashion pieces.

Many of the artworks were inspired by topical issues and those facing young people today, such as climate change, mental health, and the pandemic. Learners were also inspired by the work of other artists and designers that they have studied.

The online gallery is available to view at www.flair.sqa.org.uk

[PUPIL NAME] from [INSERT YOUR SCHOOL] has their [TYPE OF ARTOWRK] displayed in the gallery.

He/she said: “[ADD STATEMENT]”