Art for Tusk UK

4 October 2016

Over the past eight months I have been quietly organising a Charity Art Exhibition in support of the charity Tusk UK. This Art Exhibition is for my EPQ which is part of Stowe’s 3 plus 1 scheme in the Sixth Form. It is an option that Sixth Formers are offered as an alternative to taking a fourth A Level. This project allowed me to experience something that I would not otherwise have been able to do if I had not opted to do an EPQ.

I decided to do a Charity Art Exhibition because it is something I feel very strongly about. I am a passionate artist and I am a strong believer in conservation, especially animals such as Rhinos and Elephants, which brings me neatly on to explaining why I choose Tusk UK. Not only is it an excellent charity with the work it does with African wildlife and educating future generations; it also has links with Stowe.

I organised this Exhibition with the aim of raising awareness and funds for Tusk UK to support their fight in Africa. On Friday 23 September I hosted the opening night. The Exhibition was then opened to the public in the Watson Art Gallery. Pictures of the Exhibition and the opening night can be seen here.

Archie Dixon-Smith (Upper Sixth, Chatham)