THE GREAT LOCK DOWN YOUTH WATERCOLOUR COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
The next four weeks at home could be a great time to get your paints out and get creative. This lovely watercolour was painted last Sunday at home by young Lower Hutt artist Fletcher O'Hagan (aged 12) I'm looking forward to see what you can come up with too.
Details & Entry conditions
Prizes donated by Artspace Gallery :-
1st - art materials to the value of $75
2 runner up prizes of a youth art class voucher each
Four age groups 6-9 10-13 14 -17 18- 21
Free entry.
Size - paintings must be A4 size,on thick watercolour paper and unframed.
Delivery of entries - to be delivered to Artspace Gallery within two weeks after the lockdown is over.
Only paintings done during the lock down period can be entered.
Judge, John Toft, Watercolour artist & past president Watercolour New Zealand
Be sure to write your name, phone number, age and email address on the back of each painting.
Number of entries - up to three paintings may be entered per artist but not all may be exhibited.
An Exhibition of your entries is planned to open as soon as possible after the lockdown is over.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.2% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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21.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
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6.4% Keep it as is
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31.8% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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11.6% Anything but fireworks
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
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