1 October 2009, 09/221
Time running out for chance to exhibit in Youth Open
Exhibition!
Only days are left for imaginative youngsters to enter this
year’s Youth Open Exhibition at Chapel Gallery.
Time is running out for young artists who want to submit their
work for selection towards a final showcase at the popular art
gallery in Ormskirk.
The deadline for entries is 17 October and judges will then
select the best pieces to form an exhibition in the gallery, which
will be unveiled in November.
Imaginary Landscapes’ is the theme for this year, where young
people aged between 8 to 18 years old can let their imagination run
wild as to the kind of environment they’d like to live in. It could
be a magical mystery fairyland; a hard concrete architectural
landscape fit for skateboarding; a field filled with sweets and
chocolates; or even your own farm with weird and wonderful
creatures.
Youngsters can create their own invention in 2D or in relief, on
card or paper, using paints, collage, prints or photography.
Cllr Andrew Fowler, Portfolio Holder for Community Services,
said: "There’s not much time left for youngsters to let their
imagination run wild for this year’s Youth Open. Now in its fourth
year, the event is similar to the summer West Lancashire Open
Exhibition for adults and gives young people a unique chance to
showcase their talents to visitors in a professional environment.
It’s a fantastic opportunity so make sure you don’t miss the
deadline of 17 October!"
There are various prizes for winners in the different age
categories (8 to 11, 12 to 15 and 16 to 18) and for the first time
there is also a family category too.
For an application form, please contact the Chapel Gallery on
01695 571328. Alternatively, pop into the gallery, St Helens Road,
which is open from 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. For further
information you can also visit our Chapel
Gallery pages or www.chapelgallery.org.uk
(external link).
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