The provincial government is hosting an art show and competition to coincide with this yeaer's Earth Day.
The competiton is open to all grades 9 to 12 students currently enrolled in a B.C. secondary school, public or private. Cash prizes are $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second and $500 for third.
A panel of three members from B.C.'s arts community will jury submissions through the Arts Council of Surrey. The panel will consider an entrant's background research, content sophistication and technical skill.
Newton Cultural Centre in Surrey will exhibit the top 50 artworks throughout April 2011 and host a gala on Earth Day, April 22.
Teachers interested in having their students compete must confirm their participation by Jan. 28. All artwork must be submitted by March 11, 2011 to: Sullivan Heights Secondary School 6248 - 144th St. Surrey, B.C. V3X 1A1.
For more information, visit www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca or email Marc Pelech at [email protected].
