Children's Art Competition 2010

Saturday 7 August, 11am - 3pm

Prizes announced 3.30pm

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum in the Royal Pump Rooms invites children to take part in their yearly Children's Art Competition. This free event on Saturday 7 August will give children up to the age of 15 the opportunity to create their own masterpieces using the Art Gallery & Museum's exhibits, the Royal Pump Rooms building or the Pump Rooms Gardens as inspiration. There is no need to book, just drop in and join in. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be prizes for the winners of three age categories, 6 years and under, 7 - 10 and 11 - 15. The 'Charles Lines Award' which was introduced last year to recognise artistic potential in the 11 - 15 category, shall be awarded again. This prize is aimed at encouraging young artistic potential.

Charles Lines MBE was dedicated to the history of country houses and the history of Warwickshire. During his lifetime he served on the National Trust's Council and was President of its Coventry Centre, he was Honorary Secretary of Solihull Society of Arts and Honorary Advisor to the Friends of Leamington Art Gallery. The Children's Art Competition is supported by Friends of Leamington Art Gallery (FLAG).

Prize winners will be selected by The Chairman of Warwick District Council, Councillor Bertie MacKay, Portfolio Holder for Culture at Warwick District Council, Councillor Susan Gallagher, Chairman of FLAG, Diana Adams and Community Art Workshop's Creative Director and Community Artist, Francis Godwin.

Visitors to Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum will be able to view the winning entries on display next to the pieces that inspired them, until 15 August.