Themed ‘Kids & Colors’, the junior art contest attracted hundreds of kids below age 12 with participation across the island.
The final contest shortlisted and recognized 50 kids and whether a winner or not everyone were given attractive gifts and valuable certificates including cash prizes for the top 10 best art pieces.
Somaratne Dissanayake, film producer/director and Dr. Dilrukshi Ruberu, consultant pediatrician were the chief guests for the grand finale.
The chief guest for the contest launch was Prof. M R Podinilame- Dean, Faculty of Visual Arts - University of The Visual & Performing Arts and the panel of judges included artist Mr. Senananda Indrajith Merthis who is a veteran in the industry, and Deeptha Kumara and Sathsara Ilangasinghe who are lecturers from the same university.
Mr. Dasantha Fonseka, Chairman- Vision Care, said ‘‘Kids indulging themselves in arts is a great learning experience as it helps boost self-expression and confidence amongst many other benefits.
We were surprised to see such higher level of enthusiasm and participation.’’
Arts for kids is more than just diving into those finger paints and making a beautiful picture to hang on the fridge.
It helps kids develop on many fundamental levels - they learn to think creatively with an open mind, collaborate with other children, observe and describe, analyze and interpret, express feelings with or without words, practice language and vocabulary of the arts, build confidence and feel pride in his or her original artistic creations.
‘’Vision Care has always cared for children having conducted many similar events in the past.
We look forward to conduct this junior art contest every year going forward and hope to initiate many activities that will better their skills, talent and creativity,’’ said Ms. Ashoka Priyadarshani, marketing coordinator.
Known for its years of trusted excellence and continuous introductions and adoption of the latest technology in the field, “Vision Care” is the market leader in eye care and hearing solutions in the country today with fully qualified optometrists and professionals who conduct thorough, comprehensive eye examinations using state-of-the-art equipment to establish one's eye sight and the health of the eye.
In addition to its modern facility and showroom located at Colombo- 07, Vision Care boasts over 38 branches island-wide giving a wider access, ease and convenience.
Photo Captions
1.) Renowned film producer/director Somaratne Dissanayake handing over a cash prize to one of the many kids. Also seen here are officials from Vision Care.
2.) Kids with their creative art pieces at the Vision Care Junior Art Contest.
