The Jackie Marno-McGoldrickArt Prize

Previous exhibitions

Three years in Glasgow’s West End

The first two prizes saw a 4.8 million estimated reach. All three exhibitions have been held at The Alchemy Experiment, on Byres Road, Glasgow. An inclusive arts venue and collective creating a space for art and creativity in Glasgow.

2026 - third year

23rd – 29th October 2026 · The Alchemy Experiment, Glasgow

The third exhibition ran from 23rd to 29th October 2026. Around 90 pieces of work from Clydebank High School, St Peter the Apostle High School and Dumbarton Academy were shown across four categories: S1–S2, S3–S4, S5–S6 and Photography. The opening night was packed with pupils, families, teachers and supporters, and certificates were presented to the winners in front of a full room.

A speech to a packed room at the 2026 opening night, with the venue's neon sign behind.
A pupil receiving a framed certificate at the 2026 opening night.
The gallery full of visitors looking at pupils' work on the brick wall at the 2026 exhibition.

2026 winners

S1–S2

  1. 1st Sophia
  2. 2nd Jessica

S3–S4

  1. 1st (joint) Ciara and Eva
  2. 2nd Daisy
  3. 3rd Logan

S5–S6

  1. 1st Abbie
  2. 2nd Freya
  3. 3rd Mirrin

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2025 - second year

31 October – 13 November 2025 · The Alchemy Experiment, Glasgow

Entries were up 96% on the first year. With the support of partners and sponsors, eleven prizes were awarded across the four categories - roughly one in every eleven entries. The exhibition ran for two weeks and drew pupils, families, teachers and West End visitors through the doors. Work came from Clydebank High School, St Peter the Apostle High School, Dumbarton Academy and Vale of Leven Academy.

2,512,023 estimated reach of the 2025 campaign across local press and social media

Crowds inside The Alchemy Experiment on Byres Road at the 2025 opening, seen through the window beneath the neon sign.
Callum Stewart speaking to guests at the 2025 opening night.
Callum Stewart at the 2025 opening night
Guests gathered among the hung pupil artworks at the 2025 opening night.

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2024 - inaugural year

31 October – 14 November 2024 · The Alchemy Experiment, Glasgow

The first exhibition showed finalists’ work from the Clydebank area and was extended by a week after popular demand. The inaugural winner was Frankie, for the work Reflections.

2,292,500 estimated reach of the 2024 campaign across local press and social media

Pupils' paintings and drawings hung on the brick wall at the 2024 exhibition.
Guests filling the room at the 2024 opening night, artworks lining both walls.
The 2024 opening night
A visitor photographing a pupil's cityscape drawing at the 2024 exhibition.

“You should take huge pride in what you’ve created, which I’m sure will be a successful and rewarding event for aspiring young artists for many years to come.”

Father of 2024 winner

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