2010 Mervyn Peake Awards open for entry
15 January 2010
The 2010 Mervyn Peake Awards, which
celebrate the creative talents of people with Parkinson's, are open
for entry.
I would thoroughly recommend that anyone with Parkinson's join this prestigious annual celebration of the power of art to heal.
Sebastian Peake, awards judge
We invite anyone with Parkinson's in the UK to get involved by
submitting work in the following 3 categories:
Whether you are an experienced artist or you simply want to try
something new, the Mervyn Peake Awards are the perfect opportunity
to pick up your paintbrush, pen or camera and start creating.
The deadline for entries is Wednesday 31 March 2010.
Annual celebration
Sebastian Peake, awards judge and son of the late Mervyn Peake,
comments:
"I would thoroughly recommend that anyone with Parkinson's join
this prestigious annual celebration of the power of art to
heal."
A cash prize is kindly offered to the
winner of each category through the generosity of the Peake
family.
Image left: 'Up and Away' by Isobel Prescott (winner of
the art category in 2009)
Paul Jackson-Clark, Fundraising Director of the Parkinson's Disease
Society, adds:
"Last year's awards were a huge success. This year the awards
reception falls on the late Mervyn Peake's birthday, so it will be
an extra special occasion for all the participants to meet and view
the exhibition."
Mervyn Peake
The late illustrator, writer and poet Mervyn Peake (1911-1968),
who had Parkinson's, was famed for his imaginative creations
including Gormenghast and his Alice in Wonderland
illustrations.
For more information on the artist and his work visit www.mervynpeake.org
How to enter
Visit the Mervyn Peake Awards page
for details of how to enter.
Entry closes on 31 March 2010.
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