Bangkok--23 Dec--Grayling Global Thailand
The Young Artist of Thailand competition has attracted 376 entries from aspiring young students across the Kingdom this year.
The competition has seen a 168% increase over the 140 entries in 2007 with entries received from distant communities such as Mukdahan in the East, and Had Yai in the South.
“The competition is a wonderful opportunity for Thailand’s young artists and offers immediate international exposure for the winner, through the auspices of the Royal Over-Seas League in the UK,” said Royal Over-Seas League Council Chairman in Thailand, Mr Jim Napier.
The winner of the Young Artist of Thailand will receive a cash prize of 100,000 Bt and will be flown to London where accommodation for one week is provided at Overseas House, the worldwide headquarters of the Royal Over-Seas League. The art works of the 12 finalists in the competition will also be flown to London to be exhibited at Overseas House for one week.
A team of local and international judges are involved in the selection process which is already underway. More than 55 semi-finalists have been chosen to exhibit their works at the Eden Zone, Central World, from 12th to 18th January 2009. Members of the public can visit the exhibition free of charge during this time.
The winner of the contest, will be announced at a special Gala Reception to be held at the 8th floor of ZEN in Central World on Friday 16 January 2009.
The competition is organised by the Royal Over-Seas League in Thailand in association with Raimon Land and the Post Publishing Public Company Limited.
About the Royal Over-Seas League:
The Royal Over-Seas League is a self-funded, non-profit Commonwealth organisation which offers clubhouse facilities to members, organises Commonwealth art and music competitions and develops joint welfare projects with specific countries. The Thailand branch of Britain’s Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) was formally inaugurated on the 14th of November, 2005, as the organisation celebrated its 95th anniversary.
Since its formation the ROSL in Thailand has launched two key art and music competitions – the Young Artist of Thailand, and The Conrad Young Musician of Thailand.
For further information please contact:
Stephanie Batot or Wikanda Promkhuntong
Grayling Global Thailand
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