may.29.2008

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will take place in Beijing, China from 8 to 24 August, 2008.
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) is holding a Youth Art Competition to acknowledge the occasion.
The slogan of the Beijing Olympics is“ONE WORLD ONE DREAM” has been chosen as the theme of the Competition.
The aim of the Competition is to have participants gain knowledge of the Olympic ideals and be encouraged to use them as guidelines in their daily life.

The Art competition is Organised by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee in collaboration with The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago and The National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)and is sponsored by Guardian Life of the Caribbean

GUIDELINES FOR “ONE WORLD ONE DREAM” Olympic Art competition:

1. Paintings/drawings may be submitted in one of three age groups 6 to 10; 11 to 15 and 16 to 19 years of age
2. The minimum sizes of entries are as follows: a. 6 to 10 years: 12 inches by 15 inches b. 11 to 15 years: 17 inches by 22 inches c. 16 to 19 years: 17 inches by 22 inches
3. Materials to be used: coloured crayons, watercolours, acrylic paint, pastels, pencils or charcoal N.B. In addition to the above entrants in the 6 to 10 years category may also use wax crayons
4. Name and age of the artist together with the name of the composition must be inserted on the front of a foolscap sheet of paper
5. Postal addresses, Email addresses and telephone numbers must be included

Entries must be received by 10 July 2008

AWARDS

1. First prize in each age group - Laptop computer
2. Second prize in each age group - IPOD
3. Third prize in each age group – DVD player
4. Highly commended in each group – 2 GB Flash drive

Each participant will receive a token to commemorate Beijing 2008.

Prize winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony to be held on 7 August 2008. All prize winners will be invited to attend the Ceremony.

For further information telephone the TTOC office ; 625-1285 or 625-4380

ENTRIES MUST BE SENT TO:
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee
63 Dundonald Street
Port of Spain