The National Gallery of Art was yesterday the recipient of a renewed commitment of sponsorship, for the National Biannual Drawing Competition, from Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd through its initiative called ‘The Power to Make a Difference’.
A release from the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport said that a cheque valued $1M, the first round of support for the project, was presented yesterday to the Minister within the Ministry of Education, Nicolette Henry in the presence of the Gallery’s Curator, Ohene Koama and Senior Managers of Republic Bank.
The release said that the objective of this project is to continue fostering the development and skill of drawing and for wider country participation. It also aims to substantially reward the victors of a structured and transparent competition.
The release said that the sponsorship covers three aspects– the advertising campaign, the medals and the honorarium. This year’s ‘Power to make a Difference’ initiative award from Republic Bank is two million dollars to cover a period of four years as sponsorship. The structure of the awards will be Gold, Silver, Bronze and a Trophy. Recipients will be First, Second, Third place and a Special Young Person prize between the ages of 16 – 18yrs. Each recipient of Awards will also receive Honorariums.
A new feature will see the first place winner having the opportunity to be an Artist in Residence at Castellani House for a period of three to six months with a monthly stipend.
