NBS Chairman Mr. Moen Mc Doom presents the cheque to Ms. Elfrieda Bissember, Curator of the National Arts Gallery in the presence of the members of the Board of Castellani House. Fourth from right is former President, Mrs. Janet Jagan.

THE New Building Society Limited (NBS) continues to sponsor the biennial National Watercolour Competition at Castellani House.

A release from Guyenterprise said this will be the fourth such competition organised by the gallery that will run until the end of September. Competition judging and exhibition will be held in October.

Chairman of the NBS, Mr. Moen Mc Doom, accompanied by Director/ Secretary Mr. Maurice Arjoon, presented a cheque in the sum of $500,000 to the Chairman and members of the management Committee of Castellani House on July 13 last, at the National Gallery, Castellani House.

Sponsorship will fund the production of gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to competition winners, as well as honoraria of $10,000 to $50,000. Funding will additionally support publicity and administration of the competition.

The National Gallery launched biennial competition in drawing and watercolour in 1996 and 1997 respectively to promote the development and appreciation of the technical skills of drawings and painting.