by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Apr 25, 2025 | Public Events, Announcement
IFtL Corby schools showcased creative talent in annual art exhibition.
Three primary schools in Corby, all part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust, recently took part in an annual art initiative designed to celebrate creativity and enhance pupils’ artistic skills. This marks the second year the schools have participated in the event, which will continue to be held annually around the same time.
Exploring Colour and Digital Creativity
Pupils from Exeter A Learning Community, Priors Hall A Learning Community, and Woodnewton A Learning Community explored the theme of ‘Colour Progression’ through a series of engaging art lessons and workshops. These sessions encouraged them to develop their understanding of colour theory and experiment with different artistic mediums, including digital enhancements using IT imagery skills.
As part of IFtL’s Future Focused strategic priority, every pupil from years 2 onwards has access to an individual iPad, enabling them to digitally explore artistic techniques and broaden their creative possibilities.
School Showcases and Gallery Exhibition
Each school hosted an arts-themed afternoon where artwork of pupils from foundation to year 6 was proudly displayed, and a selection of pieces was chosen for exhibition at Corby’s ROOFTOP Arts Centre.
Dinah Kazakoff and Fanoulla Georgiou of the ROOFTOP Arts Centre, a not-for-profit charity committed to bringing arts into the Corby community, collaborated closely with the schools throughout the project. They selected three outstanding pieces from each year group to be featured in the exhibition. The collection is now on display throughout the Easter break, and parents are encouraged to visit and appreciate the impressive creativity of the young artists.
Dinah Kazakoff, Gallery Director at the ROOFTOP Arts Centre, praised the project, stating:
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with the schools and witnessing the enthusiasm and talent of the pupils. Their exploration of colour and artistic progression is truly inspiring.”
Joanne James, Assistant Head at Exeter and Project Coordinator for the three schools, highlighted the value of the initiative:
“This project has provided an incredible opportunity for our pupils to express their creativity while learning new skills. Seeing their work displayed in a professional gallery has been an unforgettable experience for them. Not all children excel in the core subjects and this opportunity gives those children with the talent an opportunity to thrive.”
Young Artists Visit the Gallery
A group of pupils whose artwork was selected for the exhibition were invited to visit the ROOFTOP Arts Centre on Thursday, 3rd March.
They were thrilled to see their work showcased, with one pupil remarking:
“It feels amazing to have my work displayed alongside so many brilliant pieces!”
Their vibrant and imaginative artwork will remains on display at the ROOFTOP Arts Centre until after the Easter holidays.
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by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Mar 28, 2025 | Announcement
Local artist Gary Carroll will be putting the final touches on the large outdoor mural he has been painting over the last few weeks on the side of the Rooftop Arts building. The final details and colouring highlights will be added over the next few days to complete the work. It has taken shape really well and has attracted a lot of attention and positive comments.
Numerous people have stopped by to admire the work and Gary, being well known in Corby, has met some old friends he has not seen in a while and renewed these friendships.
Dinah Kazakoff, the Rooftop Arts Gallery Director commented, “art has a way of bringing the community together and Gary’s work is a good example of that, the mural speaks to Corby’s industrial past and has also attracted the attention and admiration of the town’s youth as well”.
At 8ft x 10ft this is one of the largest paintings the artist has done and his work has attracted 3 potential commissions from local business owners who would like to discuss similar size works at their businesses.
If you would like to see the final stages of his work, Gary will be outside completing his painting during the Rooftop Arts open hours from 11am to 4pm.
by ROOFtopartscentre | Mar 21, 2025 | Announcement
The New Mural is Taking Shape
Gary Carroll, the artist behind the new Mural being created on the side of the Rooftop Arts Centre, is starting to add colour to the artwork. The mono tones of the base layer of the mural have started to come alive with the addition of some colour aspects. This is a major work of art that Gary has been working on for over a week now, and he has started to add colour onto the piece to bring it to life.
He estimates it will take about another week to complete the work, and each day the changes becomes more and more noticeable. He has had a great deal of visitors stopping by to admire his work in progress. Between this and his regular work as a Tattoo Artist, weather permitting, he will be out every day next week to put the finishing touches on the art work.
Please feel free to stop by and say hello.
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Nov 4, 2023 | Media
We are thrilled to share some exciting news!
The Rooftop Arts Centre in Corby has been featured in a recent article by the Northants Telegraph. The article highlights our efforts in bringing world-renowned street artist Banksy to Corby as part of our ongoing mission to elevate the cultural profile of our town.
The article, titled “The People Who Brought Banksy to Corby,” discusses how our collaboration with Essex-based Brandler Galleries has made it possible to host the “Steel Nerve” exhibition, which showcases works by Banksy, Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, and other prominent artists. This exhibition is a testament to our commitment to making art accessible to everyone in the community.
Dinah Kazakoff, our Gallery Director, expressed her pride in presenting such a high-caliber exhibition in Corby. She emphasized that our goal is to create a space where the community can connect with the arts and participate in workshops and exhibitions.
We are grateful for the recognition and support from the Northants Telegraph and look forward to continuing our efforts to bring more incredible art to Corby. Stay tuned for more updates and upcoming events at the Rooftop Arts Centre!
https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/the-people-who-brought-banksy-to-corby-4389829
