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Royal Ulster Academy of Arts 2022 Annual Exhibition underway at the Ulster Museum

Timidus by Helen McMullan, just one of the artworks included in this year's RUA Annual Exhibition
Timidus by Helen McMullan, just one of the artworks included in this year's RUA Annual Exhibition Timidus by Helen McMullan, just one of the artworks included in this year's RUA Annual Exhibition

THE Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) 2022 Annual Exhibition is now underway at the Ulster Museum.

Now in its 141st year, the exhibition has moved to the largest gallery at the museum and accommodates a host of work across a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, print, sculpture, photography and video.

Dan Dowling, President of the RUA, said: "The RUA Annual Exhibition showcases a plethora of both established and up-and-coming artistic talent which cements this event's well-deserved reputation as world class.

"Throughout the exhibition we also run a very comprehensive outreach and education programme which includes guided tours and 'meet the artist' talks. Best of all, entry to the exhibition and the events are free".

As well as being the RUA Annual Exhibition's main sponsor, the professional services firm also sponsors the KPMG Young Artist Award. This year's winner, chosen by KPMG staff, was by recent Ulster University graduate Oisin McDonnell for Eternity in an Hour.

Johnny Hanna, Partner in Charge of KPMG in Northern Ireland, said: "The RUA Annual Exhibition is a highlight in the KPMG calendar, particularly so this year as we celebrate 15 years working together. We are immensely proud of a partnership which has proved so worthwhile for us as a firm and again shown that close cooperation between business and the arts is a powerful combination.

"Congratulations to all the finalists and to the RUA for curating such a fine exhibition. The works from some of our most exciting established and up and coming artists have once again proved that this exhibition draws some of the best talent in the world."

The exhibition will run until January 3.