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. 

Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition launch
Johnny Hanna at the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition
Sculpture piece at the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition
Attendees at the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition launch
The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts Annual Exhibition launch

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.

Saoirse Condon

Previous winners of the KPMG Young Artist Award

KPMG Young Artist Award 2009 Kris Copeland ‘Hammered Heart’

2009

Kris Copeland
‘Hammered Heart’ 

KPMG Young Artist Award 2010 Ian Cumberland ‘Trial and Error’

2010

Ian Cumberland
‘Trial and Error’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2011 Shane Blount ‘In this Place’

2011

Shane Blount
‘In this Place’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2012 Natalia Black ‘Giant’s Causeway’

2012

Natalia Black
‘Giant’s Causeway’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2013 Francis Matthews ‘Goldstone Court’

2013

Francis Matthews
Goldstone Court’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2014 Kyle Barnes ‘Stephen’

2014

Kyle Barnes
Stephen’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2015 Matthew Gordon ‘Just Innocent Modernisation’

2015

Matthew Gordon
‘Just Innocent Modernisation’ 

KPMG Young Artist Award 2016 Stephen Johnston ‘Cake in Jar’

2016

Stephen Johnston
‘Cake in Jar’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2017 Grace Press ‘Boxing Hares’

2017

Grace Press
‘Boxing Hares’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2018 Emma Spence ‘Summer’s Evening’

2018

Emma Spence
‘Summer’s Evening’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2019 Joanne Davidson ‘Geography of Fear’

2019

Joanne Davidson
‘Geography of Fear’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2020 Mantas Poderys ‘Self Portrait at the age of 28’

2020

Mantas Poderys
‘Self Portrait at the age of 28’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2021 Fatima Hussain                                                                                                                                               ‘Malka e Jahen’

2021

Fatima Hussain
‘Malka e Jahen’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2022 Oisin McDonnell                                                                                                                                             ‘Eternity in an hour’

2022

Oisin McDonnell
‘Eternity in an hour’

KPMG Young Artist Award 2023 Jessica Checkley                                                                                                                                              ‘Robin on branch’

2023

Jessica Checkley
‘Robin on branch’

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