June marked the 100 year anniversary of Lord Astor’s restorations of the castle and grounds and to celebrate Hever Castle hosted a month of Edwardian festivities including an exhibition of paintings from one of England’s greatest female painters, Dorothea Sharp. Kent born Edwardian artist Sharp is highly regarded as being at the forefront of British impressionism.
ART COMPETITION
Have a go at creating your own painting of the Italian Garden in the lively style of the inspiration Kent artist, Dorothea Sharp.
FIRST PRIZE
Reeves Water Colour Wooden Art Chest (kindly donated by Oasis Arts & Crafts, Kidderminster) plus 2 Annual Passes to Hever Castle Gardens
TWO RUNNER UP PRIZES
Two Annual Passes to Hever Castle Gardens
Post your paintings to Hever Castle Estate Office, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG or drop off at the Main Gate.
Competition open to 15 years and over. Closing Date for entries 31 August 2008.
The winners will be announced on 1 October 2008. Judge's decision will be final and unfortunately we cannot return paintings by post. Paintings can be collected after 6 October by prior arrangements. Telephone 01732 861700