A display by some of Northern Ireland’s brightest young artists and designers will be unveiled today at the ‘true colours’ exhibition in CCEA, Clarendon Dock, Belfast by popular Irish artist Terry Bradley. Organised by the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and sponsored by First Trust Bank, ‘true colours’ showcases the best and most intriguing work from CCEA’s summer 2005 GCSE and GCE Art and Design examinations.

Dr Alan Lennon, CCEA Chairman commented;

“The ‘true colours’ exhibition, is a unique and exciting display showcasing the outstanding artwork being produced in Northern Ireland’s schools and colleges. The standard of work is testament to the outstanding creative talent of our young people. I would like to say congratulations to all the students whose work is exhibited and to their teachers who have encouraged them to make such good use of their artistic ability, I’m sure they are very proud to see their work displayed in such a public setting.

This exhibition has become one of the highlights of the education calendar, attracting over 8000 visitors each year. The visiting students gain valuable insights and inspirations from the creativity and imagination of other young people and recognise what it takes to achieve top grades in GCSE and GCE Art and Design. I hope that visiting ‘true colours’ will inspire and motivate them to return next year to view their own work hanging on these walls.”

Officially opening the exhibition, Terry Bradley said; “I am delighted to be involved with the "true colours" exhibition. I think that the students’ work is of an incredibly high standard and it is a fantastic opportunity to have their work showcased like this and to give the public the chance to view the work of new and exciting talents.”