UTU Members’ Art Competition 2025–26
The Ulster Teachers’ Union is delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Art Competition, open exclusively to UTU members.
This new initiative celebrates the creativity, imagination, and artistic skill that thrive within the teaching profession. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, we invite you to share your talent with the UTU community.
Competition Details:
- Categories: Painting • Sculpture • Photography • Mixed Media
- Entries: Members may submit up to three pieces. All work must be original and created by the entrant.
- Entries may have been created at any time, but must not have been submitted to a previous UTU competition.
- Deadline: 5pm, Monday 16 February 2026
Judging: A panel of professional artists and educators will select an overall winner, with commendations for other outstanding works. Selected pieces may be featured by the Union in future publications, exhibitions, or online galleries.
How to Enter:
- Prepare your submission:
For painting, sculpture, or mixed media entries, take high-quality digital photographs (front view and additional angles if needed).
For photography entries, submit JPEG or PNG image files. - Upload your images through the form, or alternatively email your entry to: competition@utu.edu - Please use the subject line: “UTU Art Competition Entry”
- Ensure all entries are received by 5pm on Monday 16 February 2026.
Why Enter?
This competition is more than a showcase — it’s a celebration of the creativity and passion that define our profession. Art is not only an expression of skill, but also of wellbeing, identity, and the joy of teaching.
We encourage all members — from seasoned artists to enthusiastic beginners — to take part and share their artistic voice.