Competition Stages
There are three stages to the Credit Union Art Competition:
Stage 1: Credit Union level
Stage 2: Chapter/Regional level
Stage 3: National Final
Below are dates set out for each stage, please note these dates are suggested and Credit Unions or Chapters have the option to pick whatever date they wish as long as the Credit Union Art Competition is judged before dates stated below.
| Stage 1: Credit Union Level |
Friday 23rd October 2026 |
| Stage 2: Chapter Level |
Friday 20th November 2026 |
| Stage 3: National Final |
Friday 4th December 2026 |
Judging process
The Credit Union Art Competition consists of three stages.
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Stage 1 is run solely by local credit unions around the country.
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Stage 2 moves on to Chapter/Regional level, which are groups that cover the island of Ireland
- Stage 3 of the Competition is the National Final, which is judged by independent artists on behalf of the Irish League of Credit Unions.