Art Competition for Young Artists

ART COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

The Ministry of Culture wishes to remind young artists of the Art Competition that will be held for them next month.

The competition is open to Gibraltarians and any resident of Gibraltar from school years 9 to 13 (or College equivalent) and up to the age of 24 (as at 23rd February 2009) who may submit up to a maximum of two artworks (painting and/or sculpture). Works must be original and not previously entered competitively.

Entries will be exhibited at the Casemates Exhibition Galleries from the 23rd February to the 6th March 2009.


Prizes are:

1st The Ministry of Culture Purchase Prize £1,000
2nd The AquaGib Award £500

Additionally, there will be awards of £500 each, kindly sponsored by The Alwani Foundation, to the best entry in each of the following school year groups:

A. School Years 9 to 11
B. School Years 12 to 13

Entry forms and full conditions are available from:
Comprehensive Schools & Gibraltar College
The Department of Education & Training, 23 Queensway
The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates
John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
Ministry of Culture, 310 Main Street

Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 13th February 2009.

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35th GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION

The Ministry of Culture is inviting entries for the 35th Gibraltar International Art Competition.

Entries will be exhibited at the Casemates Exhibition Galleries from the 4th to 14th November 2008.

The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

A maximum of two artworks (painting and/or sculpture) may be submitted by each artist.

Works must be original and not previously entered competitively.

Prizes are:

• 1st Prize The Ministry of Culture Prize £4000 (The artwork will become the property of the Ministry)
• 2nd Prize The Gustavo Bacarisas Prize £1500
• 3rd Prize The Leni Mifsud Prize £1000
• Gibraltar Theme The Jacobo Azagury Prize £1000
• Young Artist The Rudecindo Mannia Prize £1000 (16-24 yrs)

Entry forms and conditions are available from: The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates The Arts Centre, Prince Edward’s Road John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street Ministry of Culture, 310 Main Street

Email: minculture@gibtelecom.net

Entries must be handed in at the Casemates Exhibitions Galleries from Monday 20th October 2008 between 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 24th October 2008.

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