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      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 2025

      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 Alana Barton, as chosen by our staff. Alana is an Irish painter based at Queen St Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her work explores memory, identity, and youth, often drawing from found and familial objects. Inspired by folklore, she combines figurative and abstract elements to create layered scenes where memory and reality merge.

      A big congratulations to all the finalists.

      Alana Barton and Johnny Hanna

      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’


      2024

      Saoirse Condon
      ‘Vienn Vessel’

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