Entries Open For Young Artist Competition 2027
Gibraltar Cultural Services is inviting young local artists to enter the Young Artist Competition 2027, open to students in Years 9 to 13 and Gibraltarian artists aged up to 24. Participants can submit up to three paintings or drawings and two sculptures, with entries accepted at GEMA Art Gallery from 8th to 10th February.
A statement from the GCS follows below:
Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is inviting local artists to participate in the annual Young Artist Competition that will be held in February 2027.
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 on 22nd February 2027. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively, except for non winning entries in the 2026 Spring Visual Arts and International Art competitions.
Artists may submit a maximum of three paintings/drawings and two sculptures. Unframed artworks will also be accepted. All entries will be exhibited at GEMA Art Gallery from Tuesday 23rd February to Friday 5th March 2027.
Prizes to be awarded are:
• 1st Prize The Ministry of Culture Prize £1000
• 2nd Prize The AquaGib Award £500
• The Alwani Foundation Award - School Years 9 to 11 £500
• The Alwani Foundation Award - School Years 12 to 13 £500
• The Art Society Sculpture Award £500
Artworks awarded the prizes listed above will become property of the Ministry of Culture. There will also be a People’s Choice Award with a prize of £100.
Entry Forms and Rules are available from:
• The John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
• City Hall, John Mackintosh Square
Entries may be handed in at GEMA Art Gallery on Monday 8th to Wednesday 10th February 2027 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.
