Competition launched for budding art historians

Schools from all over the country are being invited to take part in a competition for budding art historians. The ARTiculate competition, run by the University of Cambridge in partnership with the Roche Court Education Trust, is an excellent opportunity for students to share their enthusiasm for works of art and improve their presentation skills. The competition culminates with a final held held at Clare College, Cambridge, which follows six regional heats across the country. Venues for the heats include the Saatchi Gallery in London and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. Now in its sixth year, the scheme is likely to attract a record number of applicants. Cambridge alumnus Sir Christopher Frayling, former Rector of the Royal College of Art and Chairman of the Arts Council, will judge the final and award prizes of £300, £200 and £100 to the three best competitors. Students will be asked to give a talk of between five to 10 minutes on a piece of artwork of their choice - whether art, architecture or applied art.