Inspired by... Competition

What is Inspired by...?

Inspired by... is the V&A's national annual art competition celebrating Adult Learners' Week. It takes place at Manchester Art Gallery, the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and Tyne & Wear Museums, Newcastle upon Tyne.

It is aimed at encouraging adults to visit and take inspiration from works of art in museums and galleries in order to create their own artwork inspired by the collections.

Ten winners and ten runners up will be announced in Manchester and a selection of the works will be displayed at Manchester Art Gallery.

The exhibition will run from 15 May to 18 July 2010.

To apply to enter on your own or with your group please download the application form and the competition information or collect copies from the information desk at Manchester Art Gallery.

Follow the links to find out more about NIACE or have a look at some of the previous competition winners work in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Are you an art group? We can offer an hour long interactive tour with a member of gallery education staff to get you started on your competition ideas.

Or why not join us for one of our free inspiration days in November led by art experts and artists:

People - Wednesday 11 November, 10am - 3pm - find out about portraiture, the people in the artwork, the people who made the artwork and the people who work at the gallery

Places - Thursday 19 November, 10am - 3pm - start thinking about landscapes, the architecture of the gallery and how a sense of place can be represented in art

Objects - Friday 27 November, 10am - 3pm - discover how artworks are made, what is meant by 'still life' and how objects tell many stories

For any queries about Inspired by... or to book an inspiration day or tour please contact Kate Day, Lifelong Learning Manager:

Tel: 0161 235 8855
Email: magevents@manchester.gov.uk