--- title: "Art Show is a great success" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-07-10-art-show-is-a-great-success" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Art Show is a great success 10 July 2013 ![Image of Art Show is a great success](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/news/Art_3.jpg) STUDENTS showcased their work at the opening of the college’s new Arts Building. The building will officially open for new students in September, but was used to display a range of stunning art, design and technology work at the college’s end of year Arts Exhibition. Hundreds of works were on show from A-level and BTEC course students, including paintings, craftworks and textile designs. The building, designed by former student Rachel Clegg of Wirral-based Ainsley Gommon Architects, will extend opportunities for students in Fine Art, 3D, Graphics and Textiles in a professional and creatively stimulating environment. Its official opening will coincide with the launch of a new Art, Design and Media Foundation Arts Diploma at the college, which aims to fully prepare students for University degree programmes. Angela Watson, Head of Art, Design and Technology, said: “We strongly believe that the new Arts Building will make an immeasurable difference to the students here and will have an incredible impact on the work they are able to create. “We have a superbly designed three-storey building with lots of space and modern facilities for our students – they now have much more scope to produce larger, more ambitious pieces and to work in a professional and aspirational environment.” The new Arts Building consists of five large teaching studios with floor to ceiling windows, with views looking out to the River Mersey and the Liverpool skyline. Angela Watson added: “This is a very proud moment for us all to share the students’ excellent work in the new building – we have some extremely talented young artists and designers at the college and it is our aim to give them the best platform to progress as possible. “To this end we are also launching thediploma, which means that Wirral arts students will not have to look further afield to access the qualification. Through the diploma we can consolidate the work already undertaken by our students and help them to take that extra step after their A-levels. With our experienced and knowledgeable tutors and modern facilities, The Sixth Form College - Birkenhead is the best place on the Wirral for young people to study arts and design.” 18-year-old arts student Adam Letts, from Bebington, said: “I have been studying here for two years and really enjoy the course, but the new building is amazing. It is a great facility with much more space to work in and feels very professional. I will now be going on to do the diploma as I would like a career in graphic design and this will provide me with the best springboard. “It’s also great to see that the college is investing so much in the students who are already here and for those who are looking for a good place to study arts in the future.” - [ previous](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-07-08-btec-it-trip-to-national-media-museum) - [next ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-08-05-former-student-wins-prestigious-jones-morris-prize-at-bangor-university) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Halloween_Fest_26_-_Photo_Montage.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) 26 October 2026 #### [Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)