Songs of Praise launch Christmas Card competition in aid of BBC Children in Need
THE world’s longest-running religious television series has appealed for amateur artists from the region to enter a Christmas Card competition, that will raise money for BBC Children in Need
Entries are welcome from people of all ages and abilities, as long as it artistically reflects what Christmas means to them. Entries will be judged on their originality, creativity, public appeal and their ability to capture the season's spirit.
A total of ten winners will be selected, by a small judging panel, and their artwork will be used to create a card for the Songs of Praise Christmas Card pack.
Launching the competition, Songs of Praise presenter Josie d’Arby says: “The prize is amazing – having your image seen on Christmas cards around the country and all while raising money for Children in Need. For any budding artist or hobbyist it doesn't get better than that."
Entries are required to be two dimensional and designed on 140mm x 140mm sized card or paper. The competition is open to beginners and amateur artists. Professional artists may not enter. Entries should be submitted by post to Songs of Praise Christmas Card Competition, 1st Floor BBC Dock House, Media City, Salford, M50 2LH.
The closing date is 5pm on Monday, May 23, with entry forms and full terms and conditions available on the Songs of Praise website: bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise. The winning designs will be announced during BBC1's Songs of Praise on Sunday, June 12.
Viv Hardwick
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