Nov 13 - Annual Art Competition For Young Artists
The Ministry of Culture will hold its Annual Art Competition for Young Artists in February 2014.
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 11th February 2014. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively, with the exception of non- winning entries in the 2013 Spring Art Competition and 2013 International Art Competition. Entries will be exhibited at the John Mackintosh Hall from the 11th to 21st February 2014.
Prizes to be awarded are:
1st Prize The Ministry of Culture Prize * £1,000
2nd Prize The Aquagib Award * £500
Additionally, there will be awards of £500 each, kindly donated by the Alwani Foundation, to the best entry in each of the following age groups:
- School Years 9 to 11 *
- School Years 12 to 13 *
* All the above listed winning artworks will become the property of the Ministry of Culture.
Entry forms and full conditions are available from:
Bayside and Westside Comprehensive Schools
Gibraltar College of Further Education
The Department of Education & Training, 23 Queensway
The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates
John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
Ministry of Culture, 310 Main Street
Or via email from: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Entries may be handed in at the Casemates Exhibition Galleries as from Monday 27th January 2014 from 3.30pm to 6pm. Closing date for receipt of entries is 6pm on Friday 31st January 2014.
