The Irish Shows Association & Virginia Show Society present The Fleetwood Paints All Ireland Amateur Painting Championship

Kindly sponsored by Fleetwood Irelands Paints Company

These rules should be read in conjunction with the Irish Shows Association Rules.

To avoid any confusion would exhibitors please print their Name & Phone No. on a label & attach to back of Painting.

1. Paintings must be the sole work of the exhibitor who must have amateur status.
2. Paintings to depict an Agricultural or Rural setting.
3. Paintings must measure no more than 24" x 20" including the frame.
4. All Paintings must be ready to hang, that is framed and with a hanging cord attached.
5. The Judge's decision will be final.
6. All entries will be exhibited at owners risk.
7. 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.
8. 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 maybe disqualified.
9. Maximum of two exhibits only from any one exhibitor can qualify.
10. Qualifying exhibit(s) to be photographed by the relevant qualifying show. Secretaries to forward same to the National Secretary in advance of the Final.
11. The same paniting that qualifies at the qualifying show must be exhibited at the final.

Entry Fee: to qualifying show €3, to final €6.

Prizes: 1st: €300, 2nd: €200, 3rd: €100, 4th: €50

Final: Virginia Show Wednesday 24th August 2022