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Saturday 26 July 2025 - Saturday 06 September 2025

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Celebrating Emerging Talent in Sefton

Young artists living in or attending school within the Sefton Borough were invited to take part in The Atkinson’s annual competition, held in partnership with The Arts Society Southport.

The competition showcases an incredible range of creativity, with submissions including paintings, drawings, prints, photography, textiles, sculpture, mixed media, and more.

Following thoughtful deliberation by our judging panel, we are excited to announce this year’s winning and highly commended entries!

Winners will receive arts vouchers and have the opportunity to exhibit their work at The Atkinson, with the display opening on Saturday 26 July.

All entries can be enjoyed in the video slideshow below.

A heartfelt thank you to all the young artists who shared their inspiring work with us.

Winning Entries:

Y7, Life Under The Sea, Felt Tip Pen, by Harry

Y8, The Waltz Of The Snowflakes & Dance Of The Snowflakes Dyptich Inspired by Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pen, by Isabel

Y9, Opposing Futures, Paint & Pencil, by Kirandeep

Y10, Ethereal Sadness, Acrylic, Coloured Pencil & Watercolour, by Lara

Y11, Floral Basque, Mod Rock, Brushes Ink & Spray Paint, by Madison

Y12, Formby Woods In Winter, Ink & Powder Paint, by Magda

Y13, Land, Sea And Sky, Watercolour, Gouache & Pen On Wood, by Charlotte

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