The ‘clock’s ticking’ with the launch of this year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom School’s Art Competition
Translink would like to invite all ‘budding’ year 8,9, 10 and special education pupils to get inspired by one of the most iconic surrealist artists of the 20th century, Salvador Dali. January 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of his death which makes him particularly fitting as the inspiration for year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom schools’ art competition.
Now in its eighth consecutive year, the competition continues to blossom with a growing number of outstanding entries submitted each year from a wealth of local artistic talent. It is a creative and innovative way to learn in practice, as well as in theory, about some of the biggest art movements of our time.
This year, with Salvador Dali as the competition theme, we would like to encourage pupils to examine the work of an artist who portrayed dreamlike landscapes, optical illusions and futuristic environments. Pupils are asked to paint or draw outdoor scenes in the style of Dali and experiment with a range of techniques when creating their pieces.
The subject matter could be from a window at home or in the classroom, or indeed capture any country or town landscape. In keeping with Dali’s futuristic style they may also like to focus on what they would like to see in their environment.
Work can be submitted in a range of materials but we suggest work remains in keeping with Dali’s style and is as bold and bright as possible.
Up for grabs are a host of travel prizes for winning pupils’ families and their classmates, together with the opportunity for pupils to have their work showcased to a global audience on Translink’s website as well as at our busiest stations – Central Station and Great Victoria Street Station from April – June 09’.
The following hints and tips may also be of use:
COMPETITION RULES:
1. Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 19th December 2008.
2. All entries must comply with the entry specifications.
3. All entries must have the name of the pupil, the name of the school and his / her year group clearly written or typed on the back of the painting.
4. Entries that are not labelled clearly will be disqualified.
5. There will be four winners – one for each year group and one for Special Education entries.
6. Prizes: a bus (up to 51 seater) or rail trip for the winner’s class to a destination within NI (to be taken at a time suitable to both the school and Translink) together with a Translink family ticket for the winning pupil.
7. Prize presentations will take place in April – the winners, parents and teachers will be invited.
8. All schools and entrants must agree to participate in any publicity opportunity generated by the competition organisers.
9. Winning entries will become the property of Translink and may be used for promotional purposes by the company.
10. Post entries to Morrow Communications, Hanwood House, Pavilions Office Park, Kinnegar Drive, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 9JQ.
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