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People First Art Competition 2024 is Now Open!

14 September 2024

People First Art Competition 2024 is Now Open!

2024 Credit Union Art Competition Launched – People First Credit Union calls for entries

This year’s theme celebrates ‘The Joys of Life’

People First Credit Union is now accepting entries to the 2024 Credit Union Art Competition.

One of the most prominent and longest-running competitions of its type across Ireland, this year’s Credit Union Art Competition theme focuses on ‘The Joys of Life’ inviting participants to share what brings them joy and happiness. Celebrating life’s simple pleasures and treasured moments through the likes of beautiful sunsets, sharing laughter with friends, or spending time with loved ones, the theme encourages participants to highlight their precious memories.

There are two overall categories - General Category & Additional Needs Category - with the following age groups in each category - Age limit applying as of December 31st, 2024.

  • 7 years and under
  • 8 – 10 years inclusive
  • 11 – 13 years inclusive
  • 14 – 17 years inclusive
  • 18 years and over (Adult)

Each year we eagerly anticipate the launch of the Credit Union Art Competition. This year’s theme honours the joys that make life meaningful and encourages participants to share those special moments that bring happiness to our everyday lives. We are continually impressed by the incredible entries we receive each year and look forward to seeing how people capture and celebrate life’s moments they treasure the most.” - Carol Murphy People First Credit Union

Entry forms are available here .

All entries must be submitted in either A3 (420mm wide x 297mm high) or A2 (594mm wide x 420mm high) and landscape orientation. Other sizes and portrait oriented entries will be disqualified from adjudication.

The closing date to submit finished entries to People First Credit Union is Friday 18th October 2024. For further information please contact People First Credit Union on 057 8622594, or info@peoplefirstcu.ie

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