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the international contest of the painting and drawing for peoplewith Down syndrome celebrates its 20th anniversary

is a unique competition thanks to the height of the workssubmitted, the prestige of the jury and his long career


– the award ceremony will be held tomorrow, may 25 at theExhibition the Eagle room.

Madrid, may 2012.- the international painting contestand drawing for people with Down syndrome celebrates its 20th anniversary with aAwards which will become a major cultural event to give toknow the talent of authors with intellectual disabilities.

this event, organized by the Fundación Síndrome de DownMadrid, Rafael Canogar, a jury of exception it hasMaria Corral, Leandro Navarro, Isabel of arms and Luis Gordillo, who will receivethe Foundation medal in recognition of his continued support for thisproject. Almost a hundred of works that has participated in this edition isYou will see from the Eagle (Ramírez of Prado, 28045), exhibition hall(Madrid) from 23 and until May 30, 2012.The event will also feature the presenceDirectors of museums in the triangle of art Madrid. The Museum of thePrado, Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemizsa have called lengthwise of thelast year, three contests winning whose works have served to makeArt Down products for stores of art galleries. Its authorsThey also collected the corresponding next Friday, 25 recognition ofmay 2012.

Art Down

is a project of the Down Syndrome Foundation ofMadrid created to publicize the work of high artistic qualityfor people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. ArtDown promotes the knowledge of these works of art, promotes their inclusion inlarge spaces and cultural events, organizes competitions and exhibitions andoffers painting classes and cultural visits, among other activities.

Foundation, Down syndrome, Madrid

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la Fundación Madrid Down Syndrome was created in 1989 asa non-profit organization to promote, develop and promote all kindsactivities aimed at the full integration of family, school, work andsocial of people with Down syndrome and other disabilitiesintellectuals in order to improve the quality of life of this group and itsfamilies.