Veterans art competition
The winners of this competition are
Veterans Art Organisation (VAO)The VAO (Veterans Arts Organisation) is a Facebook group created in January 2013 by Darren Horsnell and his partner Tracey Vick for veterans and their family members who enjoy Art at all levels. Darren uses Art himself as a way of expressing his emotions or feelings.
Whether you find it therapeutic or just as a hobby, Art can also give you a chance to express how we may feel that words sometimes cannot. All forms of arts and crafts, poems, photography or sculpting can also give us a sense of value and self-worth. The groups aim is to give Veterans and their family an opportunity to display their work nationwide through social media. By displaying your work for others to see can help with your self-esteem or just to encourage a hobby. We do not sell or promote other artists work, pages or websites. With your support and as a family of art lovers we will grow and continue to support each other. |
Veterans In Communities and Veterans Art Organisation launched their Art Competition on the 27th August. The competition is for members of the Veterans Art Organisation (VAO) and members of the Veterans In Communities Art Group.
The Competition is open to amateur and hobby artist only. Entries from Veterans, emergency services and family members . All works to have been completed in the past six months and must be the artists original work. No copies. No more than one entry per category. No original pieces to be sent, we are unable to return. Files must be submitted by email to, stevebutterworth@vic.org.uk and sent in jpeg format only. There will be one winner and one runner up from each category. Closing date will be 1100 on the 11th. November. The judges decision is final. The winners and runners up, will be announced on our Facebook page and our website on Friday 18th. December 2020. Good luck to you all and myself, Darren and the team here at VIC, are all looking forward, to seeing the fruits of your labours Please download and read all the competition rules. 
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Veterans Art competition judges
poetry & Creative writing category
Paul Jenkins
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Paul JenkinsWe are pleased to announce the judge for the poetry/ creative writing category is the established Northwest poet and radio DJ, Paul Jenkins. Paul has travelled extensively, up and down the country, to schools and social groups, detailing his love and passion for the written word and has published several of his own expressive pieces.
Someone, once told me that poetry was an excellent aid and accompaniment, to whatever your chosen art form is, so maybe try entering a piece along with your painting or photograph, you never know, you may just enjoy it. Paul is a former teacher turned poet, presenter and performer. (He likes a good bit of alliteration) He has written six books of poetry and one novel, touring the country sharing his work with teachers and pupils all over the UK as well as performing at community and business events. [More] |
Photography category
Emma Holt BA(Hons)
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Emma Holt BA(Hons)We are pleased to announced the judge for the Photography category is Emma Holt.
Emma Holt, has gained a 1st class BA(Hons) in Photography as well Exhibiting at various locations across the North West. She has also Exhibited in London and South Africa. During her time at University, Emma Holt was awarded the Student of the Year award in 2011, then went onto to win a place to Exhibit in South Africa. Since graduating, Emma has set up a Wedding Photography Business with her friend, then went onto set up the Fantasy Portrait Business called ‘Pecan Moon Photography’, Emma’s Father, Fredrick Alan Walmsley, has been her inspiration, now a retired grade eight Musician and gaining a Fellowship in Music, Artist and a Industrial Photographer, being ‘creative’ was already a massive part of her. Having a background in Fine Art and Design has helped her to really produce some of the most stunning atmospheric images, which have graced the walls of well known Restaurants and Venues. Her ability to connect with her surroundings has seen her become one the North’s Leading Female Photographers. Since graduating, Emma has had several articles published and images, in major publications. She has also had several solo exhibitions. Books and Prints of her Work can also be purchased. For commercial or business information please get in touch. Please visit www.emmaholtphotography.co.uk |
Art category
Derek Blois (AGAVA)
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Derek Blois (AGAvA)We are pleased to announce our first judge for the art category. Derek Blois is a renowned aviation and maritime artist although he has been to known to put his hand to portraits and landscapes..
David spent five years at Art school back in the 1970's and went into graphics and illustration as a career before taking taking up painting having sold his design business. He has produced work for the British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy as well as private collectors and individuals. He currently has a waiting list of 18 months for his commissions. He regularly exhibits at the Guild of Aviation Artist's Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London and is an Associate of the GAvA. David is a member of the Institute of East Anglia Artists (IEA) and a Council Member. He exhibits at the Picturecraft Gallery in Holt, Norfolk and in the Argosy Gallery in Maine USA. [MORE] |
PaintingYour paintings can be in medium; oils, acrylic, water colours, or pastels
You can enter one painting you're produced during the COVID 19 Crisis in any of these formats; Wildlife Landscape Seascape Portrait It is hoped the winning entry paintings will be exhibited at a later date. |
PhotographyYou can enter photographs whether black & white or colour you're produced during the COVID 19 Crisis in any of the formats;
Wildlife Landscape Seascape Portrait It is hoped the winning entry photographs will be exhibited at a later date. |
Poetry & Creative writingYou enter any piece of poetry or short stories on any subject you're written during the COVID 19 Crisis.
For those entering short stories can you please keep to 1500-2500 for ease of judging. It is hoped these short stories and poems will be published or exhibited at a later date. |
MusicYou can enter any piece of music that you've written and recorded during the COVID 19 crisis.
It is hoped the winning entry pieces will be exhibited at a later date. |
SCULPTURE & PyrographyYou can entre any piece you've produced during the COVID 19 Crisis.
It is hoped the winning entry pieces will be exhibited at a later date. |
COVId special categoryThis category is chance to enter another piece of art, photography, poetry, short story, a piece of music, sculpture or piece of pyrography that you have done that has been as result of the COVID 19 crisis lockdown.
It is hoped the winning entries will be exhibited at a later date. |