The theme for 2025 is “This is Nature!” This is wild, wonderful and ever- changing. From real plants and animals to imaginary creatures, dream worlds, feelings or even new universes you invent, we invite you to explore your idea of nature and create amazing works of art!
Learn MoreYour brief is to consider and respond to the theme “This is Nature!” Explore nature in all its forms: real, imagined, remixed or re-invented. Let your creativity flow and bring nature to life through your art.
Learn MoreThis year, our professional jury for This is Art! will include top artists, educators, and curators. They will select winners and provide personalised feedback to 100 highly commended artists, offering valuable advice to help you improve as an artist.
View AllArt curator with a PhD in Curatorial Studies is the Founder of Ormston House in Limerick city and the Director of an arts centre in Leitrim. She...
Cork-born ornithologist, environmental activist who has spent his life immersed in nature. His book ‘Nature Boy’ won Irish biography of the Year...
Kildare Fashion designer, known for her unique bold and vibrant colours and patterns inspired by her experimental painting techniques. Her art h...
Belfast artist who is best known for his pencil drawings which transcended into his street art. He is also a secondary school art teacher for th...
Dublin-born artist Maser, who first made his mark in the graffiti scene in 1995, has risen to prominence in the international art world. His car...
Lockie is a sign writer, graphic designer, lettering artist, and type expert who lives in Dublin. Sign writing and painting is an art that has been around for hundreds of years. It requires skills with lettering and layout.
Zahra's love of hanging flowers and painting them with cotton buds shows how art can be both relaxing and a way to show who you are.
Hannah's love for space and passion for art has inspired her to paint a beautiful picture of the Earth using her mouth as she finds painting with it relaxing and a way of expressing herself, motivating others to embrace their differences and have fun painting.