Glasgow Life Museums Art Competition for Young People
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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Tuesday 19th Mar - Tuesday 4th Jun 2024
Check venue opening times
- Venue
Calling all budding young artists!
Glasgow Life Museums’ prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit our museums to paint or
draw. From Egyptian artefacts to Victorian transport, and contemporary art to
medieval armour, our collections have something to inspire all ages and
interests!
Participating
venues for 2024 are:
· Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
·
Riverside Museum
·
Gallery of Modern Art
·
The Burrell Collection
·
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life
and Art
How does the art competition work?
· Young people aged 3 – 18 years old can participate, either as part of a
school group or in their own time
· Artworks can be
created using any drawing materials including pastel, pen, crayon or
water-based paint. Paper must be A2 sized or smaller. Pencils only at The
Burrell Collection please
· Entrants must
bring in their own materials but are able to borrow clipboards from the museum
· Artworks must be created within the venue, and inspired by the collection or building, and should be handed in at the museum enquiry desk before you leave. Remember to complete a label with your child/pupil’s details and attach to the back of the entry. Labels will be available at participating venues at the reception desk.
·
Entries are
judged within age bands and medal winners will be invited to an award ceremony
in the autumn
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All entries must be submitted by Tuesday 4th
June at the latest.
The Annual Art Competition is generously supported by the
Friends of Glasgow Museums
The images attached are medal winners from the 2023 competition.
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for Riverside Museum on AccessAble
Further information can be found on Euan's Guide website
Accessible toilets
Changing Places Facility Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and adjacent to male and female toilets.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Facilities available at the museum.
Baby feeding
Facilities available at the museum.
Cloakroom
Cloakroom facilities are available for small items.
Cafe or restaurant
Check out our Riverside Cafe menu.
Parking
The car park has approx. 100 spaces available. The museum can be busy and the car park fills quickly, especially at weekends and during school holidays. We strongly recommend using public transport if possible – use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey.
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
• Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
Parking machines now take cash and contactless payment.
Maximum stay 10 hours
Cashless parking is available via RingGo - we advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/
The car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
View Riverside Museum on Google Maps.
Use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey via public transport.
By Train:
Partick interchange is 0.6 miles from the museum. Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.
By Subway:
Govan subway station, located within Govan Interchange, is 0.3 miles from the museum. Take the Govan Road exit, cross at the lights and then cross the Govan / Partick Bridge. The Riverside Museum is on the north bank of the River Clyde. This is a 5 minute walk from the Govan subway sation to the museum, if you use the Govan - Partick Bridge.
Partick subway station, located within Partick Interchange, is 0.6 miles from the museum. Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.
By Bus:
The City Sightseeing tour bus stops at Riverside
Visit the City Sightseeing website for more information on the city tour services.
Cycle parking is available at the west side of the museum.
EV Rapid charging station available in car park.
Please note: If you are coming into Glasgow by train and planning to use a PlusBus ticket, the sightseeing buses are not covered.
The Voi bicycle hire scheme is also in operation around Glasgow, with locations to pick up and drop off around the city, including at the Riverside.
If you use a Taxi or private-hire car, there is a drop off point beside the car park. Disabled visitors can be dropped off at the front door, access is via the slip road barrier.
In case it is of use to anyone in your party, the AccessAble website has some useful accessibility information.
If using a Sat Nav for directions, we recommend you enter “The Riverside Museum” rather than the postcode.
Arriving by car:
Please note the car park capacity is reduced and there’s now approx 100 spaces available. The museum can be busy and the car park fills quickly, especially at weekends. We strongly recommend using public transport if possible – use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey.
Parking Charges:
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
The machines take coins only and no change can be given. Maximum stay 10 hours. Cashless parking is available via RingGo - we advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/
The car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks
By Bike:
The Riverside Museum is on Sustrans Route 7. Cycle parking is available outside the museum. The Voi Cycle hire scheme has a pick up / drop off station outside the museum.
The Govan - Partick Bridge is another access point to the museum and it is a 5 minute walk from the Govan transport hub, also known as the Govan interchange, to Riverside Museum
The nearest Train station (PTK), Subway station and Bus station can all be found at the Partick transport hub, also known as the Partick Interchange, around 0.6 miles from the museum. There are signposted walking routes from there to the museum.