Credit Union Art Competition 2025 Apply NOW!!

The Credit Union Art Competition 2025 is now open! With categories for all ages and a dedicated Additional Needs section, it’s one of Ireland’s most inclusive art events. Enter as an individual or as a group (Additional Needs Category only) and take your chance to be recognised locally, regionally, and nationally. From painting to collage, let your creativity shine. Submit your original artwork through Cairde Credit Union today!

How to enter

To Enter Simply Visit: Art Competition Application Form

How it Works Credit Union Art Competition 2025

We’re inviting you to take part in the Credit Union Art Competition 2025. Here’s what you need to know:

• There are two categories: General Category and Additional Needs Category.

• Each category includes the following age groups:

  • 7 years and under

  • 8–10 years

  • 11–13 years

  • 14–17 years

  • Adult – 18 years and over
    (Ages as of 31st December 2025. Proof of date of birth may be requested.)

• Group entries are accepted in the Additional Needs Category only. These entries are judged separately with no age groups and are not required to follow the competition theme.

• Your entry must be your own original, unaided work and must be certified by a parent/guardian, teacher, or facilitator (if under 18), or by yourself (if over 18).

• Artwork must be submitted on A3 or A2 paper in landscape orientation. Portrait pieces or other sizes will be disqualified.

• You can use pencil, pen, paint, pastels, markers, charcoal, collage, or hand-printing methods (e.g. lino or woodblock). Digital art is not allowed. Please do not submit artwork under glass.

• Entries are judged at three levels:

  1. Local Credit Union Level

  2. Regional (Chapter) Level

  3. National Level

• Only one entry per person is allowed.

• All entry forms must be fully completed and securely attached to the back of the artwork. Incomplete entries may not be accepted.

• Once submitted, artwork becomes the property of the Credit Union and may be reproduced or retained at its discretion.

• The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

To enter, simply submit your completed artwork and entry form to your local participating Credit Union.

For more information and full Terms & Conditions, Click Here

Key Date

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th of October Before 5PM