A RECORD number of pupils from nurseries, primary and secondary schools have entered Renfrewshire’s annual Inspired Art Competition.
Now 130 of almost 1000 entries, include drawings, paintings and sculptures, are on display in a free exhibition at Paisley Museum.
Three talented pupils have had their artworks chosen to be turned into posters promoting the exhibition, which runs until April 15. They are Beth Gilkison, 15, from Castlehead High School; Nathan Shankland, 16, from Mary Russell School and Castlehead High, along with five-year-old Niamh McKniff, from St Fergus Primary.
The competition is organised by Renfrewshire Leisure, whose chief executive, Joyce McKellar, said: “The judges had a very difficult decision due to the extremely high quality of artwork entries this year. The variety of artworks on display is fantastic and I would encourage everyone to come along to the museum and see for themselves.”
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