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Lane O'Connell, 10, and Anahera Hore, 10, were part of a group of year six pupils from New River Primary School who had their art exhibition at the Children's Art Gallery.
Future Picassos and da Vincis have had their first exhibition.
The art exhibition for a group of Year 6 pupils from New River Primary School opened on Thursday at the Children's Art Gallery.
Their work hung among pieces worth thousands of dollars and the exhibition, part of the Children's Art Experience! Trust's work, meant the youngsters had the chance to have their art framed and displayed at the gallery.
Programme organiser Spring Thomas said the exhibition was an exciting part of learning.
The programme helped to improve student's confidence and allowed them to accomplish something they could be proud of.
She was impressed with the children's work and dedication throughout the programme, and said there were "definitely" some artists in the making.
New River Primary School principal Elaine McCambridge said the exhibition had been a big part of the children's learning. They designed their own invitations and were able to show off their art work to their family and friends.
"It's very exciting. Let's face it, how many people in their whole life get to see a piece of their own art work in an art gallery?"
For pupils Lane O'Connell, 10, and Anahera Hore, 10, the experience was unforgettable, they said.
Anahera said she hoped to be as famous as Leonardo da Vinci one day.
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