Young Artists Celebrate Dunfermline’s History in Children’s Art Competition
Local primary school pupils have been celebrated for their creativity following a children’s art competition inspired by the exhibition A Journey Through Dunfermline, currently running at the Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.
The competition was designed to encourage children to explore and celebrate the abundance of historic buildings, legends, and stories that make Dunfermline such a unique place. Pupils were invited to interpret the theme creatively, resulting in an exceptional range of artwork full of colour, imagination, and storytelling in well over 100 entries.
Judging took place over a really lovely afternoon, with judges spending several hours carefully reviewing the entries and reaching decisions together. The standard of work submitted was so high that additional Best Effort prizes were introduced to recognise the care and enthusiasm shown by pupils.
The organisers would like to thank all the schools who participated and supported their pupils in taking part.
A huge congratulations to our winners…
Overall Winners:
1st Place – Sophia Taylor (P6A), Lynburn Primary School
2nd Place – Logan Reed (P7B), Lynburn Primary School
3rd Place – Zoya Rafid (P7A), Lynburn Primary School
Special Category Winners:
Best Sketch – Kai Delin (P7B), Lynburn Primary School
Best Painting – Katherine Adam (P6B), Commercial Primary School
Best Abstract Piece – Freya Haddow (P6B), Lynburn Primary School
Best Effort Awards
Gulsen Gulcihan (P6A), Lynburn Primary School
Rosalyn Lam (P6B), Lynburn Primary School
Ailie McLellan (P6B), Commercial Primary School
Kai McArthur (P6B), Commercial Primary School
The top six winning artworks have been framed, and all the winners’ works are now proudly displayed within the exhibition at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries. Another reason to visit!
Lesley Inglis of Dunfermline Art Club, who judged alongside her husband George Inglis, said:
“We were so grateful to be asked to be involved in such a lovely and creative celebration. The level of artwork was incredibly high, with so many beautiful pieces handed in by the two schools. It made the decision very difficult – which is why we took all afternoon – but what a fabulous afternoon it was celebrating young artistic talent. The floor of the exhibition room was a sea of colour, imagination and creativity. We loved it. Hopefully, some of these young artists will become members of the Dunfermline Art Club one day – we’re always on the lookout for new members.”
Bex Richmond, Marketing Manager at W&AS Bruce and co-curator of the exhibition, added:
“We knew running a competition so close to Christmas would be a challenge, so we’re incredibly grateful to the two schools who took part. Choosing the winners was hard, but such a joy – the standard of artwork was fantastic. While winners have been selected, the overall level of creativity was hugely encouraging. Dunfermline clearly has an exciting, creative future. If you haven’t visited the exhibition yet, you must – it closes next week and has received brilliant feedback, with something for all ages.”
The children will receive their prizes next week, all of which have been kindly sponsored by W&AS Bruce, supporting 11 prize recipients in total with some help from OnFife.
The exhibition A Journey Through Dunfermline, curated by local artist Charlie Marshall, runs until 21 January. Visitors are encouraged to make a day of it by picking up a free family activity trail sheet, combining indoor discovery with outdoor exploration of Dunfermline’s historic quarter. The exhibition also features a popular sketch wall where visitors of all ages are invited to doodle and get creative.
Photography has been kindly provided by local amateur photographer Ian Thompson.
Judges
Charlie Marshall – Local artist and curator of A Journey Through Dunfermline
Bex Richmond – Marketing Manager at W&AS Bruce and co-curator
Lesley Inglis & George Inglis – Dunfermline Art Club
Billy George (Visit Dunfermline) was due to attend but was unfortunately unable to join due to illness, but has been a fantastic supporter of the exhibition
