Hexham pupil’s artwork selected for Royal Academy exhibition

Archie, a student at Hexham Middle School, will have his piece, Moorland Express, featured in the Royal Academy’s Young Artists’ Summer Show.

His work was chosen for display by a panel of artists and art professionals from nationwide submissions.

The artwork will be displayed in the online exhibition from July 14.

A spokesman for Hexham Middle School said: “This is a phenomenal achievement, congratulations Archie.

“We are all exceptionally proud of you.”

When the online exhibition goes live in July, works can be viewed at www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/young-artists-summer-show-2026