Competition

This is Art! competition will be judged by a panel of some of Ireland's most celebrated artists, creatives and curators.

This is Art! 2023 Online Gallery is NOW OPEN! Check out all the amazing entries received so far.

Dublin born, music and portrait photographer, Ruth Medjber was encouraged by her father from an early age to take photographs.

Colin Martin is an artist and teacher in Dublin who loves painting and film. He has done lots of cool projects in the art world, like working with other artists to make prints and curating art exhibitions.

Amanda is an internationally recognised and critically acclaimed artist working across the medias of live art, performance, photography and video. She is one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary visual artist’s practicing in the arena of performance. Her extraordinary work is challenging, provocative and always visually stimulating.

Tadhg Crowley, Senior Curator at the Glucksman Museum in Cork, talks about his job of planning and putting on art projects for people of all ages and skill levels. He also talks about how important art is for communication and understanding, and gives young artists tips on how to enjoy being creative.

Aoife Dooley is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer, author and comedian from Coolock, Dublin.

Annie Fletcher is the Director of IMMA, Irish Museum of Modern Art. A noted international curator, Annie has extensive leadership experience in the contemporary arts.

An artist's statement is simply a short introduction to your work. It can be whatever you think is significant or whatever might help a viewer to better understand your work.

Here are some Top Tips for photographing your artwork from art student Laura.