CRC students recognised at the 2026 Arbury Carnival Poster Exhibition

Over 70 music‑legend‑themed designs created by local school and college students were unveiled at the 2026 Arbury Carnival Poster Exhibition, hosted in March at Cambridge Regional College (CRC). Entrants, families and guests joined the Arbury Carnival Organising Committee to celebrate the creativity of young artists from across the community, and to select the winning design that will promote this year’s event.

Shruti Saha from North Cambridge Academy was announced as the winner of the Arbury Carnival 2026 Poster Exhibition, with her design chosen as the official poster for this year’s Carnival, taking place on Saturday 13th June 2026. Shruti received her award from Councillor Jenny Gawthrope Wood at the exhibition.

Visitors were able to browse an impressive display of more than 70 posters submitted by students from North Cambridge Academy, Chesterton Community College and Cambridge Regional College. As well as selecting the official Carnival poster, the Committee presented awards for Best Poster and Highly Commended entries from each participating school and college.

2026 Poster Exhibition Award Winners

Official Arbury Carnival 2026 Poster

• Shruti Saha – North Cambridge Academy

Best Poster Awards

• North Cambridge Academy – Shruti Saha
• Cambridge Regional College – Arina Strebak
• Chesterton Community College – Yoav Talmor  
• Castle School – Dale Northfield

Highly Commended Awards

• North Cambridge Academy – Natalia Tomkiewcz, Sofia Vanderahe
• Cambridge Regional College – Cedrich Crespillo, Chloe Webster, Dana Danilova, Daniel Dry, Larissa Antowucci

CRC’s Gallery showcased the full exhibition, installed by CRC art technicians Sandra and Jess, while Catering and Hospitality students provided a spectacular range of music‑themed refreshments, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

The Arbury Carnival Committee shared their appreciation for the college’s support, saying:

“The Arbury Carnival Committee would very much like to thank CRC for hosting the poster exhibition. With special thanks to all the background work CRC have put in, especially to the art technicians for installing the posters and your catering students who made the delicious food. Once again, many thanks.”

John Guiney, Assistant Principal at CRC, said:

“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with the Arbury Carnival. The quality and creativity of this year’s entries were outstanding, and we’re proud to see CRC students recognised for their talent. Congratulations to Shruti, Arina, and all the highly commended entrants.”

About the 2026 Arbury Carnival

The Arbury Carnival is one of North Cambridge’s most popular annual community celebrations, attracting more than 3,000 visitors for a day of entertainment, local performances, food, stalls, and activities.

Event details:
🗓 Saturday 13th June 2026, 11am–5pm
📍 Arbury Town Park, Campkin Road, Cambridge CB4 2LD

For more information, visit www.arburycarnival.org