The Ministry of Culture has today invited entries for the 40^th Gibraltar International Art Competition. The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over as at 1st November 2013. A maximum of two paintings and one sculpture may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively.

Entries will be exhibited at the John Mackintosh Hall from the 1^st to 12^th November 2013. A maximum of two paintings and one sculpture may be submitted by each artist. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively.

Prizes include; the 1^st Gustavo Bacarisa Prize of £4,000, the 2^nd Jacobo Azagury prize of £2,000, the 3^rd Leni Mifsud Prize of £1,500, the Gibraltar Theme Bonita Trust award for £3,000 and the Young Artist Rudecindo Mannia Prize of £1,500.

Entry forms are available from the Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates,
The Arts Centre, Prince Edward’s Road,
John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
and Ministry of Culture, 310 Main Street; Email: [email protected].

Entries must be handed in at the John Mackintosh Hall from Monday 21st October 2013 from 1pm to 6pm. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 25th October 2013.