🎨 Art Competition 2026: “Home Is…”

"Home Is…" invites you to explore what home truly means — a place, a feeling, a memory, or a moment in time. We welcome creativity from all ages and all artistic styles. Whatever home means to you, we'd love to see it.

📅 Extended deadline: Friday 26 June

Age categories

Under 12s 13–17 years 18–64 years Over 65s

Accepted art forms

Drawing Painting Collage Sculpture Mixed media Textile arts

Prizes (per category)

1st — €100 art supply voucher 2nd — €75 3rd — €50

How to enter

Submit 3 clear photos of your artwork (JPEG or PNG, at least one showing the full piece), plus up to 250 words or a 1-minute video (MP4 or MOV) telling the story of your piece. Total email size must be under 20MB. No filters or edits that alter the artwork.

📧 Email: members@cooperativehousing.ie
📝 Subject line: Art Competition
Include your name, address, phone number, and chosen category.

Rules

You must be a Co-operative Housing Ireland Member Tenant to enter
Artwork must be created by the entrant — AI-generated or AI-assisted work is not permitted
If the entrant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent for entry and use of submitted materials
By entering, you agree that Co-operative Housing Ireland may share your contact details with judges for judging purposes only
Submitted images may be used to promote the competition and its winners, and in future publications, newsletters, and non-commercial promotional materials
Late entries or entries not meeting the submission requirements may be disqualified

Judging

Judging takes place in two rounds during June and July. All decisions are final.