Student Prize

The RUA 2009 Student Prize for an outstanding work, valued at £1000, was awarded to Sandra Robinson at the University of Ulster Degree Show. In addition Sandra has been invited to exhibit at the RUA Annual Exhibition together with five of her graduating peers. Through this award and the Emerging Artists Award sponsored by KPMG, presented at the Annual Exhibition, the RUA aims to support young artists in their early career making the transition from student to professional artist.

Betty Brown ARUA and Sandra Robinson

New RUA President and Vice President

Julian Friers RUA was elected President of the organisation at the RUA AGM on 6 June 2009. At the same meeting Brian Ferran HRUA was made Vice President. The RUA Council currently comprises:

Betty Brown

Ivor Coburn

Gary Devon

Rita Duffy

Brian Ferran - Vice President

Denise Ferran

Julian Friers - President

Graham Gingles

Ros Harvey

Ian Lindsay - Treasurer

John Sherlock - Honorary Secretary