17 September 2008, 08/213
Creative
youngsters have chance to exhibit their artwork!
Talented young people have a unique opportunity to exhibit their
works of art by entering this year’s Youth Open Exhibition at
Chapel Gallery.
For the third year running the Gallery is inviting young artists
of all abilities and talents to submit their work for selection
towards a final exhibition.
Like the Gallery’s popular summer West Lancashire Open
Exhibition for adults, it gives young people a unique chance to
showcase their talents.
‘Out of This World!’ is the theme for this year, where young
people aged between 8 to 18 years old are being encouraged to
submit a piece of work inspired by intergalactic adventures or the
world of the future. Will teachers be robots? Will we use new,
incredible inventions in our homes? Perhaps you’ll pop to the shops
in a hovering spacecraft or even have googly eyed Martians for
neighbours!
Youngsters can use their imagination to create their own
invention - in 2D or 3D, on card or paper, using paints, collage,
prints or photography.
The deadline for entries is 31 October and judges will then
select the best pieces. The artworks chosen will form an exhibition
in the Gallery, which will run from 8th November to 10th January
2009.
Cllr Geoff Hammond, Portfolio Holder for Community Services,
said:"This is a great chance for any young people looking to
develop a career in art because it provides a unique opportunity
for them to exhibit their works in a professional, friendly
environment. This year’s theme is a particularly fun one, so I’ll
be expecting some crazy, imaginative ideas, such as spaceships
fuelled by tomato soup!!! Anyone who’s interested should make sure
they pick up an application form."
Anyone who would like to enter should contact Chapel Gallery on
01695 571328, email chapelgallery@westlancsdc.gov.uk
or pop into the Gallery. Application forms should include name,
age, address, contact details, email, and the type of media
used.
The public can visit the Gallery, off St Helens Road, anytime
from 10am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. The café is open from
10am to 4pm. Entrance is free. To find out more contact 01695
571328 or visit the Gallery’s website - www.chapelgallery.org.uk or
our Gallery
pages.
Related information
> Download a Youth Open
2008 application form
> Chapel
Galllery
> Events