Annabelle was nominated for a CDCT Grant due to her positive influence on her peers, work as a Student Rep, and for her curiosity and commitment to her studies. Her Cam-do spirit was recognised by her tutors and she was delighted to be awarded £500 from The CDCT.

At the time of receiving The CDCT Grant in January 2024, Annabelle was a third year Graphic Design student studying at the De Montfort University.

‘We would like to nominate Annabelle for the CDCT grant because she embodies the studio culture and ethos – committed to the course and her own practice, she also understands the importance that an individual can make to the student body as a whole.’
William Wright, Joint Programme Leader & Anna Smalley, Lecturer

Annabelle plans to use the grant to develop her confidence in printmaking by being able to buy materials to be more experimental and work at larger scales. She also hopes to purchase a membership for the Leicester Print Workshop.