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Launching the Sightsavers Junior Painter Awards were children’s book illustrator, PJ Lynch and Emmy award-winning costume designer, Joan Bergin with Rachel Murphy and Aya Parker. Photo by Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland.
HERE’s a great and fun opportunity for kids to get their creative juices flowing and be in with a chance of winning a national art award.
Every year Sightsavers celebrate the creative imaginations of Ireland’s children through its Junior Painter Awards competition.
The competition is open to primary school students of all ages across Ireland with this year’s theme “Framing the Future” is expected to inspire thousands of imaginative entries.
Last year schools from Kerry submitted hundreds of paintings and with entries now open, Sightsavers calls on children across the county to get thinking and create a masterpiece.
Powerful expression, originality and creativity are tips given by the judges for this year’s Junior Painter Awards which includes some of the greatest influences in Irish art and design.
The judging panel comprises Emmy-award winning costume designer Joan Bergin, Children’s Laureate PJ Lynch, and artist and director of Arts and Disability Ireland Padraig Naughton.
Entrants have the chance to win cash prizes for their schools, toolboxes full of arts and crafts materials from ReCreate Ireland and memberships.
Fifteen regional winners will be selected and will have the opportunity to see their work displayed at a special Awards Day in spring 2017 where three overall national winners will be announced.
Every child that enters will receive a Certificate of Participation in recognition of their creative efforts.
The closing date for entry is Friday November 25th 2016. Parents and children can get involved by speaking to their school teacher or by visiting Sightsavers website to request entry forms: www.sightsavers.ie/juniorpainter
