WINNING artist Emily Acheson with her parents Jennifer Cunningham and Timothy Acheson. Emily follows in her parents’ footstepsNational prize a dream come true for bright young Tuam artistWINNING the Texaco Art competition has been a life-long dream for young Tuam artist Emily Acheson, aged just eight. The pupil at Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha has scooped first prize in the 7-8 category of the prestigious competition, a competition Emily isn’t shy about saying she, while only eight years of age, has spent half her life trying to win! Emily is certainly following the family tradition as her mum and dad, Jennifer Cunningham and Timothy Acheson, are an artist and a sculptor. Emily is surrounded by art and paint and loves experimenting in her mother’s studio in their home on Gilmartin Road…

Source: The Herald April 20, 2023 14:32 UTC