{"id":18378,"date":"2026-07-14T20:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/?p=18378"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:21:05","slug":"royal-academy-recognition-for-nia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgnorthendowed.co.uk\/news\/royal-academy-recognition-for-nia\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Academy Recognition for Nia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nia at the Royal Academy of Arts in London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

We\u2019re delighted to celebrate an incredible artistic achievement by Year 7 student Nia Sandhu, whose ceramic sculpture, Chompy<\/em>, has been selected for the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists\u2019 Summer Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the 25,659 entries submitted by young artists across the UK, just 190 pieces were chosen for display, making this a truly remarkable accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nia\u2019s artwork, Chompy<\/em>, is featured in both the online exhibition and the live event at Burlington House in Central London, giving visitors the opportunity to experience her work both digitally and in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sculpture is a heartfelt tribute to Nia\u2019s beloved guinea pig, who recently passed away and meant a great deal to her. Created in stoneware clay, Chompy<\/em> was bisque fired to 1000\u00b0C, decorated with oxides and glaze, and then high fired to 1240\u00b0C. This detailed making process reflects the care, craftsmanship and personal connection behind the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in its eighth year, the Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists\u2019 Summer Show is a free, open-submission exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of young people aged 4 to 18 across the UK. Running from 14 July to 30 August 2026, the exhibition showcases selected artworks and highlights the incredible talent of the next generation of artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head of Creative Arts, <\/strong>Louise Rhodes, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of Nia\u2019s success and it\u2019s fantastic to see her recognised on such a prestigious national platform. Having her work exhibited by the Royal Academy of Arts is a wonderful testament to her creativity and skill. The Young Artists\u2019 Summer Show reinforces the importance of art education and how art gives young people the freedom to explore ideas, express themselves and develop their own unique voices \u2013 something we are passionate about nurturing at Bridgnorth Endowed.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to Nia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chompy before his journey to London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chompy at The Royal Academy of Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chompy and friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The real Chompy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re delighted to celebrate an incredible artistic achievement by Year 7 student Nia Sandhu, whose ceramic sculpture, Chompy, has been selected for the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists\u2019 Summer Show. Of the 25,659 entries submitted by young artists across the UK, just 190 pieces were chosen for display, making this a truly remarkable … <\/p>\n

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