Bank of Ceylon proudly presents the ‘Little Picasso’ Art Competition, held in celebration of the Bank’s 85th Anniversary.
The Little Picasso Art Competition is open to preschool/school students aged 2½ years and older, up to those preparing for the G.C.E. A/L exams, as well as school teachers. Applicants can submit their creative drawings on any topic of their preference.
Competition Categories
| Category and grade | Age category | |
|---|---|---|
| I. | Preschool | From 2 1/2 years to 5 years old |
| II. | Grade 1 and 2 | From 6 years to 7 years old |
| III. | Grade 3 to 5 | From 8 years to 10 years old |
| IV. | Grade 6 to 9 | From 11 years to 14 years old |
| V. | Grade 10 to 13 | From 15 years to 19 years old |
| VI. | Teachers | No age limit |
(International/Private school students should select their category as per their age.)
Teachers’ Category: National level
| First place | Rs. 150,000/-, along with a medal and a certificate |
| Second place | Rs. 125,000/-, along with a medal and a certificate |
| Third place | Rs. 100,000/-, along with a medal and a certificate |
| 5 merit awards | Rs. 50,000/-, along with a certificate |
Gifts and Certificates:
We will be awarding not only the winners but also their respective schools.
| National and provincial level | Provincial level gifts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| The place | National level gifts | National level gifts for the respective school of the winner | |
| First place | Rs. 100,000/-, along with a medal, a certificate, and other gifts | Rs. 25,000/- (Rs. 35,000/-, if the school has a BOC Society) | Rs. 25,000/-, along with a certificate and Rs. 12,500/- for the respective school of the winner (Rs. 22,500/-, if the school has a BOC Society) |
| Second place | Rs. 75,000/-, along with a medal, a certificate and other gifts | Rs. 15,000/- (Rs. 25,000/-, if the school has a BOC Society) | Rs. 15,000/-, along with a certificate |
| Third place | Rs. 50,000/-, along with a medal, a certificate, and other gifts | Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. 20,000/-, if the school has a BOC Society) | Rs. 10,000/-, along with a certificate |
| 10 merit awards | Rs. 10,000/-, along with other gifts | Not applicable | Rs. 5000/-, along with a certificate |
Terms and conditions:
- Each child can submit only one drawing for the competition.
- A white-mat paper measuring 18″ in width and 14″ in height should be used for the drawing (applicable to students in grade 6 and above, as well as teachers).
If required, students below the age of 10 can use an A3 paper (17″ in width and 11″ in height). - Contestants can use any medium of colour they prefer (Pastels/Watercolours/ Poster Colours or any medium they prefer).
- No borders should be kept around the drawing.
- The application should be filled out accurately and pasted securely to the back of the drawing to ensure it does not come loose.
- The drawing should not be rolled or folded.
- The Bank of Ceylon reserves the final decision on judgment and the competition’s terms and conditions.
- The winner must submit the required documentation to verify the age.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students and teachers (preschool and school), who hold any type of Bank of Ceylon account are eligible to take part in the competition.
- If you don’t have a BOC Account, you can open an account at the time of submission and take part in the competition.
Submit your drawing to the nearest Bank of Ceylon Branch and collect your ‘Little Picasso’ certificate immediately. Drawings will be accepted from August 09th to September 30th at all the Bank of Ceylon branches island-wide. For more details, visit the nearest Bank of Ceylon branch or call the Bank of Ceylon Call Centre at 1975.
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Telephone number:
Head Office – 076 533 1600 / 011 220 4538
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