A vibrant arts scene plays an important role in making Northern Ireland an attractive place in which to live, work and visit. That is why KPMG in Northern Ireland is proud to sponsor the Royal Ulster Academy’s Annual Exhibition which takes place at the Ulster Museum.
As the largest body of practicing visual artists in Northern Ireland, the RUA has been a cornerstone of the arts since its founding in 1879. Every year the exhibition features over 300 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, audiovisual installations, ceramics, textiles, and more.
The exhibition showcases artists from across the island of Ireland and beyond, offering visitors the opportunity to experience diverse styles and mediums and many opportunities to meet the artists.
As part of the sponsorship, each year we hold a private preview for our clients and wider stakeholders before it opens to the public.
KPMG Young Artist Award 2024
As part of our sponsorship KPMG sponsors the Young Artist Award. Each year the winner is chosen by KPMG staff.
This year’s winner was Saoirse Condon, as chosen by our staff. Saoirse is a recent graduate of the Belfast School of Art Ulster University. A big congratulations to all the finalists.
Previous winners of the KPMG Young Artist Award
2009
Kris Copeland
‘Hammered Heart’
2010
Ian Cumberland
‘Trial and Error’
2011
Shane Blount
‘In this Place’
2012
Natalia Black
‘Giant’s Causeway’
2013
Francis Matthews
‘Goldstone Court’
2014
Kyle Barnes
‘Stephen’
2015
Matthew Gordon
‘Just Innocent Modernisation’
2016
Stephen Johnston
‘Cake in Jar’
2017
Grace Press
‘Boxing Hares’
2018
Emma Spence
‘Summer’s Evening’
2019
Joanne Davidson
‘Geography of Fear’
2020
Mantas Poderys
‘Self Portrait at the age of 28’
2021
Fatima Hussain
‘Malka e Jahen’
2022
Oisin McDonnell
‘Eternity in an hour’
2023
Jessica Checkley
‘Robin on branch’