John Downton Awards
The awards
The John Downton Award for Young Artists is an annual exhibition which encourages and celebrates the creativity of Kent's young artists. It is open to students aged 11 to 18 from schools and colleges across Kent.
The award is hosted by us on behalf of the John Downton Trust. The exhibition commemorates the life and work of John Downton, the celebrated Kent artist, poet and philosopher.
2022 John Downton Awards
The application process is now open for schools to submit entries. The deadline for entries is 5pm on 3 November 2022. Teachers can email JohnDAward@kent.gov.uk to request an application form.
Find out how schools can apply and read the terms and conditions (PDF, 229.4 KB).
The John Downton Awards evening and exhibition will take place in County Hall, Maidstone.
2021 winners
| Category | 11 to 16 age group winner | 17 to 18 age group winner |
|---|---|---|
| Highly Commended | Molly Howard Folkestone School for Girls | Firdaus Abdulsalam Maidstone Grammar School for Boys |
| Bronze | May Smith Knole Academy | Harry Jarvis Herne Bay High School |
| Silver | Megan Batey Highworth Grammar School | Chiara Mesquita Simon Langton Girls School |
| Gold | Pip Craske Simon Langton Girls School | Gabriel Scott Simon Langton Boys School |
| Painting | Clara Ried Simon Langton Girls School | Charlotte Burden Simon Langton Girls School |
| Drawing | Charlie Kenyon-Vaughan Folkestone School for Girls | Jack Duffy-Smith Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School |
| Mixed Media | Kamile Stasiukaityte St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School | Beth Geeves Herne Bay High School |
| Photography | Connor Fitzpatrick Simon Laongton Boys School | Ethan Lane Herne Bay High School |
| Best school | Herne Bay High School | |
Visit our Flikr page to see the 2021 shortlisted entries
If you require further information please email johndowntonawards@kent.gov.uk.