NORTHERN Ireland construction and building publication, Specify Magazine has announced a collaboration with the multi-award-winning Civil Engineering firm AG Wilson, to announce the launch of a regional art competition in the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon area.
This initiative, with a £1,350 prize fund, invites budding artists, from P5-P7, to use their imagination and illustrate what they believe a modern construction site in Northern Ireland looks like.
The competition has been introduced by Specify and AG Wilson aim to inspire, educate and nurture the potential future leaders in the construction industry.
AG Wilson, a leading name in Civil Engineering, Marine Construction, and Fusion Welding, is proud to partner on this initiative.
With over four decades of industry experience, AG Wilson is committed to shaping the future by promoting education and innovation among youth.
Richard Chambers, CEO of AG Wilson, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Specify Magazine in this remarkable initiative to nurture young artistic talent. Our industry thrives on creativity and innovation, and by engaging with primary school children, we aim to instil a passion for construction and engineering from an early age.”
Specify, echoed this sentiment: “All great structures begin with a vision. We want to harness the creativity of our youngest community members and inspire the architects, engineers, and builders of tomorrow.
“This competition is a step toward making the construction industry more accessible and appealing to the next generation.
“Children are the next generation of builders, engineers, and architects, so who better to choose to best illustrate, their interpretation of a construction site than children in P5 to P7.”
The overall winner will receive £750 for their school fund, along with £200 for themselves, while four additional winners will each receive £100 – total prize fund £1,350.
How to Enter: Primary school children in the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon Council area, from P5-P7 interested in participating can find detailed entry guidelines by clicking this link: https://specifymagazine.co.uk/schools-competition/
The competition is now open, and artwork must be submitted via email to: info@specifymagazine.co.uk by 22nd March 2024, at 5:00 pm.
The overall all winner will be featured on the front cover of Specify Magazines March/April Issue, and the remaining entries will be featured on the centre spread.
Winners will be announced on 26 March 2024, via social media channels.
Specify Magazine & AG Wilson looks forward to celebrating the creativity and talent of young artists across Northern Ireland.
