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Helen Keller International Award 2004 launches with film at GFT

Aidan, a young Sense Scotland artist, has just helped launch the Helen Keller International Award 2004. He displayed one of his paintings at the Glasgow Film Theatre, where a short film on the award was shown.

Picture shows arts worker Jay Townsend, artist Aidan with his work "Zebra", Glasgow City Council's Depute Lord Provost Bailie Christine Devine and Gill Morbey the Chief Executive of Sense Scotland.

The art competition is open to any artist, with the only criteria being that work submitted must be on the subject of deafblindness. The award (with a top prize of £1000) is also open to entries from artists across the world and last year's exhibition displayed over 180 works from countries including Kenya and Finland.

A panel of independent judges will carry out judging and the identity of artists will remain undisclosed until judging is complete. Gill Morbey said:

"The Helen Keller International Award is an amazing event. It is growing in reputation and is unique in the arts calendar. The award views deafblindness as a source of inspiration rather than as a barrier."

• The closing date for entry forms is 30th January 2004.
• Sense Scotland must receive finished artwork by 30th August 2004.

How to enter

Those wishing to submit work to the competition must complete an entry form and return this to Sense Scotland or can enter the online at www.sensescotland.org.uk/helenkeller.

For more information about the Helen Keller International Award check out our webpages at www.sensescotland.org.uk/helenkeller. or contact the Sense Scotland arts department:

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