THE top 42 winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition – in which three works by Donegal students feature – have gone on exhibition at Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh.
Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the exhibition is now open to the public each day from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm, until it closes on Saturday,
February 28. Admission is free.
Top prize-winning works by Donegal students, from the 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition, featuring in the exhibition are: ‘Man to Machine’, by Weronika Jarosinska, from Loreto Secondary School Letterkenny – second prize in the 16-18 years age category in 2024; ‘Granda’s Turn!’, by Kerri Doherty, from Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town – second prize in the 14-15 years age category; and ‘Moving Oceans’, by Charles (Dominic) Gallagher, from St. Mary’s National School, Lifford – second prize in the 6 years and under age category.
Speaking at the launch, Cllr Barry McElduff, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said: “This competition celebrates and showcases children’s creativity and talent. It provides young people with an important platform to share their unique perspectives while nurturing imagination and enjoyment as well.
”It is inspiring to see the exceptional standard of work produced by these talented artists.”
