Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has announced that Tourism Northern Ireland is urging school children to participate in an art competition.
The competition aims to welcome visitors to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush this July.
The competition invites primary and secondary school children to create original, bold designs that showcase what Northern Ireland means to them.
The six winning artworks will be featured in advertising across Belfast and Portrush.
Schoolchildren will get to design ‘What Northern Ireland means to them’ (Image: Darren Kidd) Each winner will also enjoy a family overnight stay in Northern Ireland.
The overall winner, selected after an online vote, will get four tickets to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.
The entry and consent form can be downloaded from Discover Northern Ireland’s website at www.discovernorthernireland.com/giantart.
Naomi Waite, Tourism NI’s director of marketing, said: “As visitors from all over the world prepare to embrace our giant welcome, what better way to add vibrancy and colour to their arrival than with a selection of original artwork created by our young people.”
The last day for entries is Friday, May 9 (Image: Darren Kidd) Fran Porter, arts and cultural facilities officer with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, said: “I’m always amazed by the talent of our young artists across Northern Ireland and I can’t wait to see how they interpret the brief.”
The deadline for entries is Friday, May 9.
