£1,000 prize for NI Young Artist competition

The Northern Ireland Young Artist of the Year 2016 Competition, with a first prize of £1000, has been launched in Ballymena. The competition, which is sponsored by Vision Express and organised by the Rotary Club of Ballymena, is open to all artists in NI aged 18 to 30 and is free to enter via Facebook.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jan 2016, 07:14 BST
£1000 prize for NI Young Artist Competition which has just been launched. (Submitted Picture).£1000 prize for NI Young Artist Competition which has just been launched. (Submitted Picture).
£1000 prize for NI Young Artist Competition which has just been launched. (Submitted Picture).

Mid & east Antrim Council will be awarding a suitable candidate a community arts commission funded to a value of at least £500.

Competition Chairman, Raceview Mill Gallery owner, Roy McKeown says: “This is a great opportunity for young artists to not only win a substantial amount, but also to enhance their CV. We hope to help young people to develop their career.”

To enter Google niyoungartistoftheyear or visit www.niyoungartistoftheyear.com

The deadline for entries is February 14.

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