Clare Museum - National Drawing Day Art Competition
National Drawing Day Art Competition – Clare Museum
National Drawing Day, an initiative of the National Gallery of Ireland, is an annual celebration of drawing and creativity. It is co-hosted by dozens of partner venues around the island of Ireland and, this year, Clare Museum is delighted to be taking part. National Drawing Day is for everyone; people of all ages and all abilities are encouraged to pick up their pencils on Saturday 18th May and get creative and we want YOU to join in.
Whether you are an aspiring artist, or just love to draw, we want you to share your creations with us. Using the Frederic William Burton portraits from our collection as inspiration (Sir Frederic William Burton — Collection — Clare Museum), we would like you to send us your own portrait. It can be your version of Burton's drawings, a portrait of a friend or family member or even a self-portrait.
How to enter:
To enter, you can email your entries to
Please do not put your name on the drawing as the competition will be judged anonymously.
There are three categories of entry:
- Under 12 years
- 12-18 years
- Over 18 years
We are offering 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each category. The winners will be chosen by a panel of judges, including Clare Arts Officer, Siobhán Mulcahy, Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Eva Birdthistle, along with our own Curator of Clare Museum, John Rattigan.
Closing date:
Closing date for entries is 12pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Postal and hand-delivered entries must reach us on or before closing date/time.
Winners will be announced, and their winning entries shared, on our social media pages on National Drawing Day, Saturday 18th May 2024. We will also share a selection of highly commended entries throughout the day.
Competition Rules:
One entry per person. Entries must be hand-drawn.
Judges’ decision is final. No canvassing.
Family members of Clare Museum staff, or of the judges, are not eligible to win.
Entrants are responsible for any costs incurred by entering, e.g. postage, drawing materials, etc. By entering, you agree to give Clare Museum permission to publicise your entry and name on their social media pages and/or in local press.
Full terms and conditions available at Art Competition for National Drawing Day 2024 Rules and Guidelines — Clare Museum, or on request from Clare Museum.
You can join the fun on National Drawing Day by following and using the hashtag #NationalDrawingDay on social media. More information is available from the National Gallery of Ireland at www.nationalgallery.ie.