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While there are numerous reasons to seek out luxury properties for sale in Gibraltar, including its excellent weather, history, tax benefits and high quality lifestyle, an additional aspect is its art scene.
Our team at 1704 Luxury Real Estate are delighted to learn of the announcement of the 45th Gibraltar International Art Competition which highlights another important aspect of Gibraltarian culture.
Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is inviting entries into the competition, with accepted artworks set to be exhibited at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries from 7th to 17th November 2018.
Anyone who will be at least 16 years of age as of 5th November 2018 is eligible to enter, and is permitted to submit a maximum of two paintings and two sculptures for consideration. Artworks submitted must be original and not previously entered into any competitions.
There is much for artists to compete for when they enter their works into the competition, not least a first-prize award of £4,000 for the artist who wins the Gustavo Bacarisas Prize.
The second prize, the Jacobo Azagury Prize, is worth £2,000, while other prizes on offer include the third-prize Leni Mifsud Prize, which comes with a £1,500 award, as well as the £1,000 Rudesindo Mannia Prize for the best Gibraltar-themed artwork to be submitted.
Finally, for young artists – defined as those aged between 16 and 24 – a £1,000 Ministry of Culture Prize is also up for grabs.
The Gibraltar International Art Competition provides novice and experienced artists alike, good reason to participate in this exciting event. In order to do so, they simply need to obtain the appropriate entry form from the Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates at John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street, or to visit the Gibraltar Cultural Services website for more information.
Entries into the 45th Gibraltar International Art Competition must be handed in at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries between Monday 22nd and Friday 26th October, from 3pm to 7pm.
The exhibition itself, meanwhile, will be free to visit, and open on all days of the week except Sunday and you may be interested to know that there’s a much richer and thriving art scene to be experienced in the territory – as explained by this article on the Culture Trip website.
However, if you are one of the many people on the lookout for luxury properties for sale in Gibraltar, kindly note that our team at 1704 Luxury Real Estate are well-placed to serve your requirements in relation to high-end property in Gibraltar, given our expertise and professional customer service.
We would be delighted to hear from you with regards your property requirements in Gibraltar and simply call our sales & lettings team on + 350 200 41717 for a superior customer service.