Glasgow Life Museums' Art Competition for Young People
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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19th Mar - 4th Jun 2024
Check venue opening times
Calling all budding young artists!
Glasgow Life Museums’ prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit our museums to paint or
draw. From Egyptian artefacts to Victorian transport, and contemporary art to
medieval armour, our collections have something to inspire all ages and
interests!
Participating
venues for 2024 are:
· Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
·
Riverside Museum
·
Gallery of Modern Art
·
The Burrell Collection
·
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life
and Art
How does the art competition work?
· Young people aged 3 – 18 years old can participate, either as part of a
school group or in their own time
· Artworks can be
created using any drawing materials including pastel, pen, crayon or
water-based paint. Paper must be A2 sized or smaller. Pencils only at The
Burrell Collection please
· Entrants must
bring in their own materials but are able to borrow clipboards from the museum
· Artworks must be created within the venue and should
be handed in at the museum enquiry desk before you leave. Remember to complete
a label with your child/pupil’s details and attach to the back of the entry.
Labels will be available at participating venues.
·
Entries are
judged within age bands and medal winners will be invited to an award ceremony
in the autumn
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All entries must be submitted by Tuesday 4th
June at the latest.
The Annual Art Competition is generously supported by the
Friends of Glasgow Museums
The images attached are medal winners from the 2023 competition.
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art on AccessAble
Further access information can be found on Euan's Guide website
Accessible toilets
The accessible toilet is on the left as you enter through the accessible entrance.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome, and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a hearing assistance system.
If you use British Sign Language, you can watch a British Sign Language introduction to St Mungo Museum of Religious Life.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts and there are free wheelchairs available to hire at reception.
Baby changing
Baby changing facility are available.
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Cloakroom facilities are available – though limited due to size. No prams/buggies/large items etc.
Parking
Pay and display parking and free disabled parking is available in the City Car Parks on Cathedral St and also Collins St.
There are 3 electric car charging bays in the public pay-and-display car park accessed off Collins Street.
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
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Use Traveline Scotland to plan your trip
By train
The nearest local train station is High Street.
By bus
First Bus services 19, 19A, 38, 57 and 57A all stop near the museum.
On foot
The museum is located in the city centre, a short walk from Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. It is opposite Provand's Lordship and adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral.
Electric car charging bays
There are 3 electric car charging bays in the public pay-and-display car park accessed off Collins Street.
By bike
There is a bike rack to the rear of the museum on the cathedral precinct. There is a Nextbike stand on the corner of Cathedral Street (50m from museum).