Public Sculpture Competition:

American Centre extends closing date

The American Center has extended the closing date for its sculpture competition, “Carving 60 years of Friendship.”

The new closing date is July 31, 2009. Any members of the public, who may have missed the Embassy’s May 15 announcement, can now join the 60th Anniversary of the American Centre in Colombo by submitting their sculpture entries.

The Embassy invites local artists to submit their work on the theme: “Carving 60 years of Friendship”. Selected entries will be displayed for the public at the American Center from August 2009.

A panel of Sri Lankan and American judges will select the winning entry. The winning sculpture will be displayed permanently at the American Center and the artist will receive an award of Rs. 100,000 and a certificate signed by the U. S. Ambassador.

Applicants must submit sculpture entries and a CV between 8.00 am - 5.30 pm (Mon-Thu) or 8.00 am to 12.00 pm (Fri) to the American Centre, 44, Galle Road, Colombo 03, on or before the competition closing date of July 31, 2009. Further information can be obtained by calling 2498106 or 2498163 or emailing to [email protected].