Children’s Art Competition 2021
Kindly Sponsored By
&
St. Grellan’s Council
(Ballinasloe & District)
Knights of St. Columbanus
Competition Details
Introduction
The competition is open to all children (3rd to 5th Class) attending a primary school in the greater Ballinasloe area (see list of parishes below).
Choice of Subjects
- Jesus told his friends a story that we call ‘The Prodigal Son’. You will find it in St. Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 15. Draw and colour in a picture of the father of the prodigal son welcoming his son home.
- Jesus taught his friends to “always treat others as you would like them to treat you” (Matthew 7:12). Draw a picture of yourself treating someone as you would like them to treat you.
- Easter is a time when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with Easter Eggs and holidays from school. Imagine that Jesus came to your home to celebrate Easter with you. Draw and colour in a picture that shows you celebrating Easter with Jesus. You may include your family and friends if you wish.
Categories
The competition is divided into two categories:
* Category A – Children in 3rd to 5th Class
* Category B – Children with Additional Educational Needs, 3rd to 5th Class
Prizes (for each category)
First Prize:
An Art Hamper (Paints, Colouring Markers, Stetch Pad, Pens, Pencils etc.) to the value of €50.00 and a €25 voucher for the children’s section of Veritas’ Online Religious Giftware & Bookstore.
Second Prize:
An Art Hamper (Paints, Colouring Markers, Stetch Pad, Pens, Pencils etc.) to the value of €40.00 and a €20 voucher for the children’s section of Veritas’ Online Religious Giftware & Bookstore
Third Prize:
An Art Hamper (Paints, Colouring Markers, Stetch Pad, Pens, Pencils etc.) to the value of €30.00 and a €20 voucher for the children’s section of Veritas’ Online Religious Giftware & Bookstore
School Prizes
First, Second and Third Prize Winners in both categories will also win a €20 voucher for the children’s section (excluding Grow in Love resources) of Veritas Online Bookstore (www.veritasbooksonline.com) for their school library.
Closing Date for Entries
Friday 7th May 2021
Entry Form (click the icon to access)
Terms and Conditions
1. The closing date for entries is Friday 7th May 2021. Entries received after this date will not be submitted to the judges.
2. The judges are seeking the child’s interpretation, mindful of the person of and mission of Jesus.
3. This competition is reserved to children living or attending school in the greater Ballinasloe area. This is defined as the territory comprising the Roman Catholic parishes of:
Abbey-Duniry
Abbeyknockmoy-Monivea
Ahascragh-Caltra
Aughrim-Kilconnell
Ballinasloe-Creagh,
Ballyforan-Dysart-Tisrara
Ballygar-Tohergar-Newbridge
Ballymacward-Gurteen
Cappatagle-Kilrickle
Clonfert-Eyrecourt-Meelick
Clontuskert
Fohenagh-Killure
Lawrencetown-Kiltormer
Killimor-Tiranascragh
Moore-Clonfad
Mountbellew-Moylough
Mullagh-Killoran
Shannonbridge-Clonmacnois
Taughmaconnell.
4. Children of all Christian denominations, other world faiths and of families who do not hold a religious world view are welcome to enter.
5. Child’s name, class and school must be clearly printed on the entry form provided (see above). Art work with incomplete entry forms will not be considered.
6. All entries must be submitted on either an A3 or A4 page (420 x 297mm). (Portrait or landscape is acceptable)
7. All art work must be certified by a teacher/SNA/facilitator or parent/guardian as being the unaided and original work of the entrant.
8. The art work can be painted or drawn, in pencil, charcoal, pen, ink, felt-tip marker, crayon, pastel, water colour, gouache, acrylics, oils, poster colour or collage. Prints done from a lino block, wood block or any other method will also be accepted. No computer aided design (CAD) may be entered.
9. It should be noted that once artwork is submitted it becomes the property of St. Grellan’s (Ballinasloe & District) Council of the Knights of St. Columbanus (competition sponsors). The art may be presented in various formats by St. Grellan’s Council and will not be returned by St. Grellan’s Council, except at its sole discretion.
10. All entries are accepted as original works. The competition organisers or sponsors are not responsible for any breach of copyright. Each child may only submit one entry.
11. Please hand deliver (normal business hours) or post entries to one of the following:
CREIDEAMH Children’s Art Competition,
c/o Hubert Dolan Electrical,
Dunlo St.,
Ballinasloe.
Co. Galway.
H53 VX78
CREIDEAMH Children’s Art Competition,
c/o St. Cuan’s College,
Castleblakey,
Co. Galway.
CREIDEAMH Children’s Art Competition,
Holy Rosary College,
Mountbellew,
Co. Galway.
Entries must be placed in an envelope (individual or shared).
12. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
13. Prizes will be presented to children in their schools the week beginning Monday 24th May 2021, public health restrictions permitting.
PowerPoint Presentation
Click below to access a short PowerPoint presentation to assist you introduce this competition to 3rd, 4th and 5th Class pupils.
Our thanks to the TY Students of St. Cuan’s College Castleblakney and Holy Rosary College Mountbellew who prepared this resource and who are assisting with many aspects of this competition as part of their engagement in the CREIDEAMH Humanitarian Award 2021 Initiative (www.creideamh.ie/awards).
Further Enquiries
Please contact John Weldon, Creideamh Children’s Art Competition Liaison Person @ 087 9068032 / admin@creideamh.ie
2020 Winners
First Prize:
Mia Kelly,
Ballyforan NS,
Ballyforan-Dysart-Tisrara parish
Second Prize:
Carly Higgins,
Killasolan NS,
Ahascragh-Caltra parish.
Third Prize:
Laoise Fines,
Ballyforan NS,
Ballyforan-Dysart-Tisrara parish.
Fourth Prize:
Alison Lawlor,
Killasolan NS,
Ahascragh-Caltra parish
Launch Photo 2020
Updated: 13th March 2021