Maidenhead & Me: An Art Competition That Celebrates Civic Pride
On Saturday June 18th – Civic Day – Maidenhead Civic Society will be launching its third art competition Maidenhead and Me.
This year artists and photographers are invited to portray “Why I love Maidenhead” as a painting, drawing or photograph. Prizes of up to £250 are on offer, as well as the chance to see all the entries exhibited in The Nicholsons Centre for two weeks in September.
Maidenhead and Me is organised by the Civic Society with support and sponsorship from the Maidenhead Advertiser and The Louis Baylis Trust, The Nicholsons Centre, Enjoy Maidenhead and Art On The Street.
Civic Society chairman, Bob Dulson, said: “Maidenhead and Me was inspired by the town centre regeneration project, the biggest makeover in its history, and the fact that we have a very vibrant art scene, including some very talented youngsters. Now the diggers and cranes have moved in, we thought it was appropriate to consider through the artist’s eye what Maidenhead means to us and why we love it.”
The Civic Society hope that Maidenhead and Me, which is now in its third year, will help to raise awareness of the town and its artistic community and help to restore a little pride in the place we call home.
The competition is open to all in two categories, Adult and Under-16. Winners will be announced on Saturday 24 September when the exhibition of all the entries opens in the Nicholsons Centre.
How To Enter:
The Prizes:
Three prizes will be awarded in each category
Adult: 1st £250, 2nd £100, 3rd £50
Under-16: 1st £50, 2nd £20, 3rd £10
Download the Entry Form including full Terms and Conditions.
This year artists and photographers are invited to portray “Why I love Maidenhead” as a painting, drawing or photograph. Prizes of up to £250 are on offer, as well as the chance to see all the entries exhibited in The Nicholsons Centre for two weeks in September.
Maidenhead and Me is organised by the Civic Society with support and sponsorship from the Maidenhead Advertiser and The Louis Baylis Trust, The Nicholsons Centre, Enjoy Maidenhead and Art On The Street.
Civic Society chairman, Bob Dulson, said: “Maidenhead and Me was inspired by the town centre regeneration project, the biggest makeover in its history, and the fact that we have a very vibrant art scene, including some very talented youngsters. Now the diggers and cranes have moved in, we thought it was appropriate to consider through the artist’s eye what Maidenhead means to us and why we love it.”
The Civic Society hope that Maidenhead and Me, which is now in its third year, will help to raise awareness of the town and its artistic community and help to restore a little pride in the place we call home.
The competition is open to all in two categories, Adult and Under-16. Winners will be announced on Saturday 24 September when the exhibition of all the entries opens in the Nicholsons Centre.
How To Enter:
- Maidenhead and Me is open to all in two categories: Adult and Under-16s
- Entrants will portray 'Why I love Maidenhead' in the medium of their choice, including photography
- Finished artwork should be no smaller than 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in) and no larger than 76cm x 75cm (30in x 30in), excluding any mount or frame
- No limit on number of entries. However, under-16s may not enter the Adult category (proof of age may be required)
- Entry forms should be fully completed and attached to the submitted artwork before delivery to the Maidenhead and Me unit in the Nicholsons Centre, with the appropriate fee per entry - adult £2.50, under-16 £1.00
- Completed work should be submitted between Friday, September 16 and Sunday, September 18
- Entries should be ready to hang with picture wire/cord and eyelets. Work can be submitted at other times by arrangement
- Entries will be judged by representatives of the sponsors, including an independent art expert
The Prizes:
Three prizes will be awarded in each category
Adult: 1st £250, 2nd £100, 3rd £50
Under-16: 1st £50, 2nd £20, 3rd £10
Download the Entry Form including full Terms and Conditions.
