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.
2021 John Downton Awards
Despite what can only be described as a very challenging year for schools, we are pleased to confirm that we are able to once again hold the John Downton Awards.
The application process is now open for schools to submit entries. The deadline for entries is 12pm on 25 October 2021.
Find out how schools can apply and read the terms and conditions (PDF, 200.5 KB).
Although we are on the road to recovery and COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, the awards ceremony will be held on 9 December 2021 via Zoom where winning entries will be announced.
2020 John Downton Awards
The awards ceremony was held on 4 December 2020 via Zoom where winning entries were announced.
Visit our Flikr page to see the shortlisted entries.
2020 winners
| Category | 11 to 16 age group winner | 17 to 18 age group winner |
|---|---|---|
| Highly Commended | Aimee Lam Bromley High School | Kaitlyn Gutridge Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School |
| Bronze | Rosie Mabbott Bromley High School | Lily Bunton Tonbridge Grammar School |
| Silver | Madeleine Meredith Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Lucy Stanley Simon Langton Boys' School |
| Gold | Daniel Clarke Simon Langton Boys' School | James Mellon Simon Langton Boys' School |
| Painting | Selma Malasi Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | Lucy Jarvis-Chase Tonbridge Grammar School |
| Drawing | Olive Dada Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Phoenix Brown Highworth Grammar School |
| Mixed Media | Anila Braci The Whitstable School | Man Fan Simon Langton Boys' School |
| Photography | Sidonie Sausset Dover Grammar School for Girls | Elliot Davies Pierview Academy |
| Best school | Simon Langton Boys' School | |
If you require further information please email johndowntonawards@kent.gov.uk.