National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2009
School children are invited to enter this very popular annual competition, now in its sixth year. Full details can be viewed on the National Galleries of Scotland website.
There are six categories, each with a different theme:
Category A Nursery, theme: Food is Fantastic
Category B Primary 1-3, theme: A Super Duper Animal
Category C Primary 4-7, theme: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Category D S1-S2, theme: A Sense of Place
Category E Special Education Schools, theme: Look Up, Look Down
Category F Group Work
Pupils are asked to view a small selection of works of art online. Teaching notes and discussion ideas are provided. In support of the new Curriculum for Excellence there will be suggestions on interdisciplinary approaches. Pupils are invited to make their own artwork inspired by the theme and works of art. The closing date is Friday 8 May 2009.
