It’s a live art competition where artists will get out with their easels and paint over a period of two days on the South bank of the Thames.

To raise money, generate culture, have fun and compete for the 2009 Art’a’thon title.

Here is a wonderful opportunity for all artists and Sunday painters to get involved in a great initiative and make a real difference. We invite anyone who loves to draw and paint to raise money for charity and compete in the 2009 London Art’a’thon on the 27^th and 28^th of June held on the South bank.

The competition
Art works handed in after the event on the evening of the 28^th of June shall be and judged by a panel of judges. The top 10 will be displayed to the public over a period of 6 weeks and one will be selected by a public vote as the winner of the 2009 London Art’a’thon.

How to enter?
1. Register with us and choose a charity

2. Go to www.justgiving.com to set up a fundraising web page for yourself - this will make it easy for people to sponsor you and make donations.

3. Ask your friends and family to sponsor you in the London Art’a’thon and donate the money to your selected charity. You’re free to donate to any charity of your choice.  Refer to the list provided for ideas and inspiration. 

4. Arrive at 8am on Saturday 27^th of June, 2009 at the location emailed to you prior to this event.  Bring your registration confirmation email with you. You will receive an entry number, which you can wear as you are taking part in a Marathon. Bring your own paints, easel and canvasses. Find a good spot and get painting.

If you would like to enter your masterpiece in the London Art'a'thon Competition, simply submit your work at the main registration desk prior to 9pm on the day of the competition (this however is optional).

Get registered. Get sponsored. We will see you there.