Credit unions call to invest your creativity in art prize

MORE THAN 30,000 budding artists are expected to don a painting smock for one of the biggest art projects in the country.

The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) is expecting people of all ages to enter its 22nd annual poster competition through its 531 community-based offices.

Artists will put their creativity to the test around the theme Credit Unions Can Make it Happen.

“This theme and the freedom entrants have to express themselves is a good reflection of what credit unions are all about,” said ILCU chief executive Liam O’Dwyer.

Frank Clarke, who hosts an art television series, said: “Last year’s entries were marvellous and showed a huge range of techniques and approaches. Everyone, of any age, should have a go, you might be surprised.”

People can enter the competition at their local Credit Union before Friday, November 4, and the prizes will be awarded at a National Awards Ceremony in January. A variety of art materials are permitted, but computer aided drawings cannot be entered.

There are two categories - general and special - and the age groups are seven years and under, eight-10 years, 11-13 years, 14-17 years and 18 years and over.