You have full control over the theme you choose! It may tie in with the current curriculum, be personal to your students, be inspired by other artists or follow the religious beliefs of your school.

Backgrounds don't have to be complicated to be effective. They can help set the mood e.g. a dark background could convey a sombre mood whereas a light one could suggest sunshine and lightness. Areas of plain white paper will make the piece look unfinished.

Student names must match the name given on the register. Ensure all artwork has a title and draw a circle around the arrow to signify a portrait or landscape. When happy all data is clear and accurate you may tick the box on the canvass paper to say you have checked.

Signed artwork makes it easier to distinguish who the artist is and makes the piece more personal to the artist and their friends and family. The signature can also enhance the artwork by giving it a more professional feel.

The mount within the frame will protrude a few millimetres over the black guideline. Try to keep the main subject of the image central. You may opt-out out of having a mount by creating the piece on the flip side of the canvas paper. Again, be mindful that you will lose a five-millimetre border where the picture goes into the frame.

When glueing on materials ensure the thickness is no more than five millimeters, around the thickness of a button. Plant material will dry and break off ruining the piece. To add a sparkle use glitter glue instead of glitter.

If any students are absent or have not finished their artwork before the deadline; write their name, class, age and picture title on the sheet provided in the canvas pack. On the day of the exhibition please deliver the pieces to the gallerist.

We recommended creating the artwork over multiple sittings for the best results, such as background first or layering affects. We realise there are often time constraints for teachers and we appreciate all your hard work.

Using diverse artistic styles and techniques will make the exhibition stand out. Consider the age and artistic ability when choosing; collaging, bubble painting and printing work well with younger years.