CIRCA and Sir Frank Bowling have completed the first phase of the CIRCA PIPELINE, working in partnership with Findel Education to deliver free art materials to 32 state primary schools across London and enabling 7,152 children to take part in a six week arts course inspired by the 91 year old artist. The moment was marked with a presentation of the students’ paintings on Piccadilly Lights, giving thousands of young people their first public exhibition in one of the most visible cultural spaces in the world.

Sir Frank Bowling OBE RA, said: ➳ “Seeing the children’s work on Piccadilly Lights shows why the pipeline must continue to grow. When a child is given proper materials and encouragement, possibility opens. I hope to see many more schools across the country join this journey. Power to the teachers and everyone for their support. They are the real heroes.”