The Irish Shows Association & Virginia Show Society Present THE FLEETWOOD PAINTS ALL IRELAND AMATEUR PAINTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Kindly Sponsored By Fleetwood Ireland Paints Company
RULES & CONDITIONS
Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status.
Paintings to depict an Agricultural or Rural setting.
Paintings must measure no more than 24”X 20” including the frame.
All Paintings must be ready to hang, that is framed and with a hanging cord attached.
The Judge’s decision will be final.
All entries will be exhibited at owners risk.
All entries to have amateur status as defined by the following
(A) Not to have had a commercial solo exhibition
(B) Not to have exhibited in a commercial gallery,
(C) Not to be teaching or have taught art in any form.
In the event of an objection and following an investigation, and if the exhibitor is deemed to be making their living from their profession, they may be disqualified.
Qualifying exhibit(s) to be photographed by the relevant qualifying show.
Secretaries to forward same to the National Secretary in advance of the Final
The same painting that qualifies at the qualifying show must be exhibited at the final
An exhibitor can only qualify one exhibit for the All-Ireland final.
Entry Fee - To qualifying Show: €3. To Final: €6.PRIZES - 1st: €300, 2nd: €200, 3rd: €100, 4th: €50. FINAL: VIRGINIA SHOW Wednesday 20th August 2025
(Rule 5 of the Show rules apply)
Watercolours, pastels, oils, acrylic, crayon, pencil etc. Judging will be based on artistic merit and originality. Exhibits must be presented for display between 10am and 12.30pm.
All framed pictures must be presented ready to hang. Judging will commence at 1pm.