Alderney artists are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of Paddy Campbell.
Two Fox Open Art Competition (FOAC) representatives visited the island in Juneto promote the annual event, which carries a first prize of £1,000 and is open to every professional and amateur artist in the Channel Islands.
Exhibitions sub-committee chairman Mark Blanchard hopes Mr Campbell's success will encourage more artists from the northern isle to take part this year.
He said: "Hopefully people in Alderney will recognise what Paddy has achieved and give the competition their best shot.
"We're sure there's plenty of talented artists out there and we believe this is the perfectchance for them to showcase what they're capable of."
London-based painter Jane Human, who has worked as an illustrator and artist with several design agencies and publishers, will judge this year's competition.
Mr Blanchard said: "To avoid any bias and to retain integrity, a new judge is chosen each year that lives and works outside the Channel Islands.
"Also, the judges are only shown the pieces of work which are entered into the competition; they don't fi nd out the names of the artists until all the winners and runnersup are picked."
Entries may be submitted until August 28.
Judging will take place at Jersey Arts Centre on September 6.
The entries will be exhibited in Jersey until October 11 before they are transferred to Guernsey.
Allan Paton, proprietor of The Old Barn, off Rue de Longis, which doubles up as a restaurant and art gallery, is hoping a third exhibition will then be held in Alderney.
Mr Paton said: "We're hoping the exhibition will be brought to Alderney after it has been presented in Jersey and Guernsey.
"It would be a real coup for the island because this is a really prestigious competition."
Mr Paton thinks the organisers will be encouraged to bring the exhibition to Alderney if a number of islanders submit entries.
"The more people from Alderney get involved, the better," said Mr Paton. "Also, if plenty of islanders enter, we'll have a better chance of staging an exhibition here."
The winning artist will pocket £1,000, while second place will take home £500.
A prize of £250 will also be awarded to the best entry from anyone aged 18 or under.
Entry forms are available from The Old Barn, or by calling Alison Page-Brown on 01534 700423.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 