Young Art Competition 2021

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture are inviting local artists to participate in the annual Art Competition for Young Artists that will be held in February 2021. Closing date for receipt of entries is 6pm on Friday 12^th February 2021. 

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 24^th February 2021. Works must be original and not previously entered competitively, with the exception of non-winning entries in the 2020 Spring Visual Arts Competition and 2020 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 24^th February to 5^th March 2021.

Prizes to be awarded are:

1^st Prize                     The Ministry of Culture Prize                     £1000

2^nd 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 Arts Society Sculpture Award                                                £500

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

There shall also be a People’s Choice Award with a monetary prize of £100.

Entry forms and full conditions are available from:

• Bayside and Westside Comprehensive Schools
• Gibraltar College of Further Education
• The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates
• Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery, City Hall
• The GEMA, Gibraltar Exhibitions of Modern Art, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road
• John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street
• Or via email from: info@culture.gi  or on our website https://www.culture.gi

Entries may be handed in at the John Mackintosh Hall as from Wednesday 10^th February 2021 from 3.30pm to 6pm.

Closing date for receipt of entries is 6pm on Friday 12^th February 2021.

For further information please contact GCS Events Department on 20067236 or email: info@culture.gi