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2010: Close Up - Far Away

Sponsored by the Vettriano Trust 

The theme chosen for 2010 was 'Close Up – Far Away’, to link in with the University’s collection of scientific instruments. Winning entries were on display at the Gateway Galleries between 15 May and 19 June 2010 and also feature below. Although the competition is now closed, you can find out more about this year’s theme within this website.

Close Up - Far Away

Microscopes and telescopes have helped us explore the world, from the depths of the ocean to distant stars. Pupils were asked to look closely at the objects and artworks displayed in MUSA and create a 2D or 3D artwork from an unusual perspective. A total of 336 entries were submitted and 501 pupils from schools across Fife took part in educational workshops in the museum. It was great to see so many new visitors in MUSA!

Prizes were awarded in each of the six competition categories:

• Category A - Nurseries
• Category B - Primary 1 to Primary 3
• Category C - Primary 4 to Primary 5
• Category D - Primary 6 to Primary 7
• Category E - S1 to S3
• Category F - Special Education Schools/Units

Entries were judged on:

• Originality and creativity
• Confident handling of materials
• Boldness and impact
• An obvious link to collections at MUSA

The judges were impressed by the standard of all of the artworks and awarded Special Merits to 11 additional pupils. A list of all the winners and images of their work can be seen below.

2010 Winners

Category A: Nurseries

1st prize Elisabeth Koenig Age 4, Lawhead Nursery

2nd prize Tom Abbott Age 3, Lawhead Nursery

3rd prize Laris Spence Age 4, Busy Bees Nursery, Newport-On-Tay

Special merit

Hannah McLay, Age 4, Balmerino Nursery

Obe Weir, Age 4, Balmerino Nursery

Category B: Primary 1 to Primary 3

1st prize Danielle Bell P2, Canongate Primary School

2nd prize Sophie Makin P2, Canongate Primary School

3rd prize Eilidh Cunningham P1, Lawhead Primary School

Special merit

Hannah Murrie, P2, Canongate Primary School

Corey Tang, P1, Lawhead Primary School

Category C: Primary 4 to Primary 5

1st prize Leon Henderson P4, Lawhead Primary School

2nd prize Shannon Foster P5, Lawhead Primary School

3rd prize Aaron Kyle P4/5, Canongate Primary School

Special merit

Robert Sparks, P4/5, Canongate Primary School

Georgia Abbott, P4, Lawhead Primary School

Category D: Primary 6 to Primary 7

1st prize Jack Stewart P7, St Leonards-New Park School

2nd prize Nicolas Vinogradov-Wouters P7, St Leonards-New Park School

3rd prize Caelen Johnstone P6, Anstruther Primary School

Special merit

James Fleming, P7, St Leonards-New Park School

Category E: S1 to S3

1st prize Chelsea Fossard S2, Madras College

2nd prize Barry Mann S2, Madras College

3rd prize Andrew Ryan S2, Hillside School

Special merit

Martin Blewett, S2, Madras College

Jon Price, S2, Madras College

Corryn Christie, S2, Madras College

Category F: Special Education Schools/Units

1st prize Liam Harris S2/3, Hillside School

2nd prize Craig Robertson S3, Hillside School

3rd prize Hamish Hutcheson S2, Madras College

Special merit

Jordan Dignan, S2, Buckhaven High School

 

Congratulations to all the winning pupils and schools!

We hope you enjoyed taking part and will come back to MUSA and the Gateway Galleries with your families.