Overview
This section is one of several sections of the visual arts. It gives an opportunity for all ages to create their own art work using various different media (including computer generated work) either individually or as a group. All entries are adjudicated and are then exhibited in Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery for approximately one month.
Section secretary
Meg Griffiths
E Mail : [email protected]
Art Syllabus Download
Download the section syllabus here: Art Syllabus.pub 2018 (PDF format)
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Each section syllabus includes the rules, conditions of entry, classes and other information. To download the full syllabus containing ALL sections, please see the full syllabus page.
Dates for the diary
Most Art Section events take place at Museum & Art Gallery, Riversley Park, Nuneaton.
| Art Entries Accepted | 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. | Sunday 11th February 2018 |
| Art Entries Accepted | 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. | Monday 12th February 2018 |
| Adjudication | Friday 16th February 2018 | |
| Exhibition Opens | 10:30 a.m. | Saturday 17th February 2018 |
| Exhibition Closes | 4:00 p.m. | Sunday 18th March 2018 |
| Collection of work | 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. | Monday 19th March 2018 |
| Presentation of Awards | 3.30pm(children) 4.30pm (Adults) Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Victoria Street | Saturday 10th March 2018 |
Trophies and awards
| The Junior Francis L Fawcett Trophy | Classes 1 - 13 inclusive |
| The Junior Art Shield | Best overall entry under 18 yrs |
| The Senior Francis L Fawcett Trophy | Classes 26, 27, 32 & 38 |
| The Moira Healy Memorial Trophy | Classes 33 & 34 |
| The Warks Miners Association Cup | Classes 42 & 43 |
| The Cawthorne Cup | Classes 15 - 20 inclusive |
| The Ann Robson Memorial Trophy | Class 37 |
| The Stan and Beryl Thompson Trophy | Class 40 |
| The Madeline Vowles Trophy | Classes 28 & 29 |
| The Diamond Anniversary Cup | Best overall entry 18 years and above |
| The Age Concern Plate | Classes 5 - 9 inclusive |
| The Harry Branston Award | Classes 21, 22 & 23 |
| The D Wilson Trophy | Classes 30 & 31 |
| The Thomas Worthington Brown Cup | Classes 36 & 39 |
| The Arthur Wheeler Memorial Trophy | Class 35 |
| *70th Anniversary Trophy - this year only. | To enter put A by class number. |
*To celebrate the Festival’s 70th Anniversary. See syllabus for details.