In preparation for the visit of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu to the Brecon Regimental Museum in July, FYI hosts Karin Mear and Nigel Evans have been running art workshops in local schools, as warm up for the Zulu Art Competition for all children living in Wales, aged 9 -18.
The theme of entries should reflect any aspect of Zulu culture and be comprised of any 2D media - including paint, pencil, crayon, collage, prints, embroidery, textiles and digital media. There are three age groups - 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18 and the closing date for entries is Monday 3 June 2019.
Entries should be submitted as jpegs by email to be judged. Submissions must be received by Monday 3 June 2019. The actual artwork should be a maximum size of A2 (42 x 59cms). The winning entries will be chosen by judges South African theatre director Jerry Pooe, Dorcas Cresswell (Friends of the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum) and artists Karin Mear, Roger Reese and Robert MacDonald.
The winner of each age group will be awarded £100 of art materials from Ardent Gallery, Brecon. Second place runners up will receive £50 and third places will receive £25 with certificates awarded for Highly Commended entries.
How to Enter:
Entrants to send an image of your art work by email to zulu19artcomp@gmail.com – do not send the original at this stage. In the email, include your surname, first name, the title of your artwork, the media you chose and the dimensions of your piece, your date of birth, the nearest town to where you live and a contact telephone number but note that this should be a parent or guardian for those under age 16. By submitting your work to us, you are confirming that it is an original and unassisted piece produced by you; that you live in Wales; that you give permission for your work to be on public display and to be used in conjunction with the visit of King Zwelithini to Wales in July 2019.
Good luck artists!
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