Art Competition for Young People
Glasgow Life Museums Annual Art Competition for young people was first established in 1904 and continues to this day.
Our 2025 competition is now open for entries from young people aged 3 - 18. Drawings must be done in-situ within one of our participating museum venues and handed in at reception.
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 4th June 2025.
More details on how to take part are available below - please read carefully before participation.
Want some inspiration? Why not browse our online gallery which showcases last year's medal winning entries.
How does the competition work?
Children aged 3-18 are eligible to take part and should visit one of our museum venues to paint or draw something on display.
Drawings must be done in-situ within one of our participating museum venues and handed in at the reception desk. Attached a label at the back providing child's name, stage and parent/teacher's contact details. Blank labels will be provided by staff at reception. Entries drawn in class or at home will not be judged.
The five age categories are: nursery; P1-3; P4-7; S1-3 and S4-6.
Works must be produced by the child themselves. No adult-child collaborations please!
Drawings should be done on paper, sized A2 or smaller. Pastels, pencils and pen can be used, however it's pencil only at the Burrell Collection and St Mungo Museum. Water-based paints can also be used at Kelvingrove Museum and Riverside Museum only
Unfortunately non-winning artworks cannot be returned.
This year's participating venues are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, Gallery of Modern Art, St Mungo Museum, Burrell Collection and Kelvin Hall.
Schools wishing to take part must book their group visit in advance by contacting:
museums.schoolbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk