Credit Union Art Competition 2026 is here
Yes, you heard that right! Our annual Credit Union Art Competition 2026 is here and entries are now open.
At Pennyburn Credit Union, this is probably one of our favourite times of the year! We’re blown away year in and year out by the incredible masterpieces that you future Picasso’s create. This art competition is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most successful art initiatives that takes place once a year by the credit union movement and we’re so excited to get involved again!
The theme of this years art competition is “World of Colour”
Let your creativity burst into every shade of the rainbow! Whether your world is bright and bold, calm and colourful, real or imagined, we want to see your unique interpretation of a World of Colour. Open to all ages and abilities.
How to Enter: Submit your artwork in A3 or A2 landscape format. You can use pencil, charcoal, ink, markers, crayon, pastel, water colours, acrylics, oils, poster colour or even collage!
Need paper? Pick up some A3 sheets at our Greenhaw Road or Springtown offices.
Drop-off Locations:
- Pennyburn Office: 19 Greenhaw Road
- Springtown Office: Aileach Road
Categories and Age Groups:
There are two categories – General Category and Additional Needs Category with the following age groups in each category:
- 7 & under
- 8–10
- 11–13
- 14–17
- 18+
Prizes: Cash awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Local winners advance to regional and national rounds with even bigger prizes up for grabs and recognition nationally!
Entry Forms: Available using the link below or grab a form at both office locations:
Art-Competition-2026-Digital-Entry-Form.pdf
Don’t miss your chance to show off your skills & win some cash – if you’re not in, you can’t win!
Deadline is Monday 12th October 2026 @ 3PM