Christian Hook Visits Schools for Youth Arts Jamboree

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

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Gibraltar Cultural Services hosted artist Christian Hook for the Youth Arts Jamboree, inviting him to speak with A-level students and younger pupils about his career and creative process. The event aimed to inspire young people through art.

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Gibraltar Cultural Services organized an event featuring artist Christian Hook as part of the Youth Arts Jamboree. Hook visited Westside school to engage with A-level students, discussing his career, creativity, and the distinction between commercial and personal artistic realms. He also conducted a theatre session for over 250 primary school pupils, showcasing his extensive portfolio of book illustrations and sharing career anecdotes.

This initiative, aimed at inspiring young people, provided students with insights into artistic careers and encouraged creative exploration. While not a regulatory document, it highlights a government-supported cultural and educational outreach program designed to motivate youth engagement in the arts.

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March 19, 2026

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As part of the Youth Arts Jamboree, Gibraltar Cultural Services was proud to host Christian Hook, one of Gibraltar’s most significant artistic voices of his generation. The artist was invited to talk to pupils about his career, past, present and future, whilst showcasing his portfolio of work.

Mr Hook attended Westside school to meet with A-level students from both comprehensives, where he spoke about taking opportunities and risks and enjoying the process in terms of creativity and career trajectories. He explained that there are two art worlds, the commercial and his own creative realm where he can explore and experiment. His talk left the students with much food for thought and reflection.

The artist also hosted a theatre session for over 250 local pupils in years 5 and 6. He demonstrated his portfolio of work which included his illustrations for hundreds of books. These included work for the National Trust, Museums, for books on history, Formula 1, and others. Mr Hook shared many anecdotes and stories about his career and students had the opportunity to ask questions and view his work up close. The session left the young people feeling inspired and motivated to create without boundaries.

For more information on the Youth Arts Jamboree please contact the Development unit on 200 41839 or email development@culture.gov.gi.

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