Open art contest for disabled

MORATUWA: The ESCO Rehab Sri Lanka based in Egodauyana, Moratuwa will hold an open art competition among the disabled.

The theme of the art competition is ‘Empowerment of the Disabled’ civic rights such as equality, non-discrimination and equal recognition before the society and law, accessability, equal education, equal participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sports etc.

Those wishing to submit paintings should forward them to the General Secretary at 26, Egodauyana, Moratuwa on or before October 31.

Best 100 selected will be displayed at the exhibition on December 3 to mark ‘World Disabled Day’. The first place winner will be awarded Rs. 5,000 and second and third places Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2,000. Ten consolation prizes of Rs. 500 will also be awarded.

All paintings must be on 18” x 12” drawing paper and any colour code could be used except platignum and collage.

The title of the painting must be mentioned on the top right hand corner of the drawing paper.

The following details should be entered on the reverse. Name and address; Age; Type of disability, and School or Institute.

The head of the school or institute should certify that the paintings has been done by the competitor. Information could be obtained fromESCO headquarters, 26, Egodauyana, Moratuwa.