Gibraltar Cultural Services are inviting local artists to participate in the annual Art Competi-tion for Young Artists that will be held in February 2020. Closing date for receipt of entries is 6pm on Friday 14th February 2020.

The competition is open to Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar attending school in years 9 to 13 (or College equivalent), as well as to young Gibraltarian artists aged up to 24 years old as at 25th February 2020. Works must be original and not previously entered competi-tively, with the exception of non-winning entries in the 2019 Spring Visual Arts Competition and 2019 International Art Competition. 

Artists may submit a maximum of three paintings/drawings and two sculptures. Unframed artworks will also be accepted. All entries will be exhibited at the John Mackintosh Hall from the 26th February to 6th March 2020.

Prizes to be awarded are:

1st Prize £ 1,000;2nd Prize £ 500;School Years 9 to 11 £500; School Years 12 to 13 £500;The Arts Society Sculpture Award £500;The People’s Choice Award £100.

All the artworks listed above will become property of the Ministry of Culture.

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