ART COMPETITION: 'All Things Spanish" in aid of Elche Children's Home

Could all of you that are artistic, or know of anyone who enjoys painting, drawing or photograph consider entering into the art competition which is an annual event held at Casa La Pedrera, The Grand Design House. Closing date is just around the corner which is Saturday, 8th of May. Entries can be dropped off at the Coastrider Newspaper Offices and the Tea Garden at the Grand Design House. All for a good cause of course!!

We have gone to a lot of effort to get local artists work out there as there is so much talent here on the Costa Blanca Firstly, there is the exhibition which runs from Monday 13 - Monday the 20th where all work entered plus work by local artists will be displayed. The judges are also local artists: Suzanne Stokes and Helen Layfield.

Secondly the public can get involved in the judging process by being able to nominate the 'publics favourite, plus also there will be an online favourite, if people find it difficult to get up to the house.

Apart from the prize pot which adds up to 100 euros, both the winner and the public favourite will be presented with photograph of their winning entry, printed onto a computer mouse pad, which is a bit of fun, but something a bit different.

Throughout the week long exhibition there will be craft demonstrations daily , ie soap making and floral displays as well as an art demonstration by one of the judges, Suzanne Stokes and entertainment in the form of some flamenco dancing and live music. Details will follow shortly but if you would like to know anymore about the competition or the exhibition, kindly contact me on 660816620 or email me at [email protected] More information can also be found on the website at www.thingstodoinspain.info which has a link to the face book page. Jenni