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145th Annual Exhibition
Andrew Gifford — Alders on Sphagnum Moss, Glengarriff, West Cork
Ulster Museum
18 October 2026 – 3 January 2027Explore this year’s exhibition and purchase artworks online.
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Artists Guide
Discover the stories behind the art
Read artists’ statements and explore their ideas, sources and inspirations. Search by artist name or catalogue number.
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Education Programme
Talks, tours and workshops at the 145th Annual Exhibition
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Principal Awards
The three principal awards are selected by this year’s Guest Adjudicator, Dr Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland. -
Leonora Millar Award
A £2,000 prize in memory of Leonora Millar, generously supported by Paul Millar and family.
2026 Winner: Ciara O’Connor — By Numbers III · Catalogue no. 268View the winning work in the exhibition →2026 WINNER
Ciara O’Connor
By Numbers III · Cat. 268
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EXHIBITION AWARDS
Recognising excellence across painting, portraiture, landscape and printmaking.-
Gormleys Paul Henry Landscape Prize
Mark Cullen
Summer BallyconneelyClick the logo for winner details →
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Ross's Auctioners Portrait Prize
Daniel Nelis ARUA
October Light (Reflection)Click the logo for winner details →
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KPMG Young Artist Award
Pete Holland
Lagan BlossomsClick the logo for winner details →
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WG Baird Printmaking Prize
Gerry King
IuniusClick the logo for winner details →
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Additional Awards & Bursaries
Further prizes and bursaries recognising achievement across a range of disciplines.-
Bradbury Art Painting Prize
Chris Wilson RUA
Living SpaceClick the logo for winner details →
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The Errigle Inn Photography Prize
Peter Neill RUA
TaytoClick the logo for winner details →
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RME Recruitment Sculpture Prize
John Rainey ARUA
2 Graces, Redacted; Masc Mask (Blue)Click the logo for winner details →
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ArtTalks ArtWalks Textile Prize
Joanne Lamb
Bealtaine Group IIIClick the logo for winner details →
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Ulster Watercolour Society Prize
Maureen Burke
Lake at AnnaghmakerrigClick the logo for winner details →
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Sunflower Bar Award
Neisha Allen RUA
WindowClick the logo for winner details →
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Æ Russell Prize
Brian Manning
Blackthorn SiblingsClick the logo for winner details →
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Tyrone Guthrie Centre Anita Young Bursary
Sophia Campbell
Pink ShadeClick the logo for winner details →
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With Thanks To
With thanks to our exhibition partners and supporters.
