Artist Don Conroy with children from Glasnevin Educate Together School at the launch of the Junior Painter Awards 2011 at the Botanic Gardens

Artist Don Conroy with children from Glasnevin Educate Together School at the launch of the Junior Painter Awards 2011 at the Botanic Gardens

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Entry Requirements

  • All entries must be given a name or caption (e.g. ‘My vision of the future is..."). The child’s name and age must also
    be included on the back of each entry.
  • Any number of children and any number of classes in the school can enter
  • Paintings should be produced by individual artists; team entries cannot be accepted and only one entry per child can be submitted
  • Entries must be produced using paint as the main medium.
  • Any type of paint can be used – there are no restrictions. E.g. watercolours, ready mix, poster paint and acrylics etc
  • All paintings must be a maximum size of A3 (including borders) and must be presented on one side of a sheet of paper, sent flat-packed.
  • All class entries must be accompanied by a copy of the entry form (see back cover). If more than one class enters from your school, please ensure a photocopied entry form is attached with every class submission.
  • All entries must be received by 7 December 2011.
  • Children involved should be between the ages of 4-12 unless you are submitting entries by pupils with special needs, in which case you do not need to select an age category.
  • No responsibility will be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed in transit or insufficiently pre-stamped. Proof of posting is not proof of delivery.
  • The judges’ decision will be final.
  • All entries, including the copyright, will become the property of Sightsavers. Sightsavers shall be entitled to reproduce, publish or make use of any entry free of charge.