The Butlins Toddler Art Prize will be judged by a panel from the Contemporary Art Society – the leading national organisation which has been encouraging the appreciation and understanding of contemporary art since 1910 - who will choose 12 pieces of submitted artwork for exhibition at a gallery in East London in October 2010.
The shortlisted toddlers and their families will be invited to an impressive ‘orange squash and canapés’ opening and award ceremony, where winners will be revealed and the first ever winner of the Butlins Toddler Art Prize announced.
The chosen 12 talented toddlers will share in a prize fund totalling £10,000 with the winning tot banking £500 in cash.
Entries can be anything from paintings to sculptures to installations.
Fabienne Nicholas of the Contemporary Art Society, and a judge in the competition said:
“Getting toddlers engaged in thinking about art is an exciting idea. From sculpture to painting, collage to photographs, what’s interesting about art today is how it can open a whole world of possibilities that goes beyond just making a pretty picture.
“Contemporary art can help us see the world from different viewpoints, make unexpected connections between ideas or express our secret emotions. Creativity is hugely important, especially from a young age, and children love nothing more than expressing themselves through art.
“This competition is a great opportunity for parents and children to discover the benefits creativity can bring. We can’t wait to see what artistic talent Britain’s youngsters have to offer.”
To find out more information and enter, visit the Butlins website here.