08/09/2026
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The Credit Union Art Competition is back for 2026, and this year weโre inviting you to bring your imagination to life with the theme:
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Whether youโre a budding young artist, a creative student or an experienced adult artist, we want to see your unique interpretation of the theme! ๐
๐ The competition is FREE to enter and includes two categories:
๐น General Category
๐น Additional Needs Category
Each category has the following age groups:
๐ง 7 years and under
๐ง 8โ10 years inclusive
๐จ 11โ13 years inclusive
๐๏ธ 14โ17 years inclusive
๐ฉโ๐จ 18 years and over (Adult)
๐ซ Group (Additional Needs Category only)
๐จ Age limit applying as at December 31st 2026 ๐จ
Artwork can be created using:
โ๏ธ Pencil
๐๏ธ Pen or ink
๐๏ธ Crayon or felt-tip marker
๐จ Pastel, watercolours or gouache
๐๏ธ Acrylics, oils or poster colour
โ๏ธ Collage
๐ Artwork must be either A3 or A2 and MUST be in landscape orientation.
โ Portrait entries will be disqualified from adjudication.
๐ Download your entry form here (https://portadowncu.com/media/eeynjpoi/final-art-competition-2026-entry-form-_fillable.pdf), or collect a copy from our office.
Every entry must have a fully completed entry form, including:
โ๏ธ Full name
โ๏ธ Date of birth
โ๏ธ Address (school address can be used)
โ๏ธ Signature from a teacher/parent/guardian if under 18
๐จ Under-18s cannot sign their own entry form.
๐ HOW TO ENTER:
Drop your completed artwork and entry form into Portadown Credit Union- 26 Market Street.
โฐ CLOSING DATE:
๐จ Friday 16th October 2026 at 5pm
โน๏ธ Further information- https://portadowncu.com/community/news/cu-art-competition-2026-launched
๐ซ All local schools have been invited to take part, so grab your pencils, paints and brushes and get creating!
โ ๏ธ Please note: We can only accept local entries. If you live outside our common bond area, please check with your local Credit Union to see if they are participating.
๐ฃ Please share this post and help us spread the word!
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