Over 60's Arts Awards

The Art Awards were created in 1995 to celebrate and promote the artistic talents of older people. This national, annual competition for amateur artists has since gone from strength to strength, attracting thousands of entries from across the UK, and culminating each year in an exhibition of finalists in London. Art Awards is open to all older people, and the Elderly Accommodation Counsel works closely with providers of retirement housing, care homes and day centres to encourage the widest possible participation.There will be eight prizes of at least £250 for the winners in the main categories, plus the Angela Farnell Memorial Prize of £1,000. A series of painting workshops will be staged during the exhibition, and entry is free to both the exhibition and workshops. www.artawards.eac.org.uk