Butlins Launches First Ever Toddler Art Prize judged by the Contemporary Art Society. Today Butlins launches its search for the artists of the future with the first ever Toddler Art Prize, a prestigious competition, with a prize fund totalling £10,000, that aims to find Britain’s leading contemporary artists aged four and under.

“We’re searching for the mini Mondrians, weeny Warhols, and petite Pollocks.” said Mike Godolphin, Head of Entertainment at UK family breaks favourite, Butlins.

A panel of judges from the Contemporary Art Society – the leading national organisation which has been encouraging the appreciation and understanding of contemporary art since 1910 - will choose 12 pieces of submitted artwork for exhibition at a gallery in East London in October 2010.

The shortlisted toddlers and their families will be invited to an impressive ‘orange squash and canapés’ opening and award ceremony, where winners will be revealed and the first ever winner of the Butlins Toddler Art Prize announced.

The chosen 12 talented toddlers will share in a prize fund totalling £10,000 with the winning tot banking £500 in cash.

Entries can be anything from paintings to sculptures to installations.

Godolphin continued: “We hope to uncover the little Tracey Emins and Damien Hirsts of the future. And what better way to showcase Britain’s talented tots than with an exhibition of their work in the home of contemporary art – East London. Butlins has always encouraged creativity in children through art and play at Butlins’ Family Holiday Resorts, but this is an amazing opportunity to take it to another level.”

Via EPR Network
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