| The Rector of the Art Academy of Latvia considers the will of supporting new talents by the private bank a very great idea as it is a great challenge to prove the talent. Besides the money the chance to work in a creative workshop abroad is a great experience for future artists. The contest is really exiting and the jury will have to work real hard to announce the results on 13th of November. The president of SEB Bank admits that in all these 11 year since the bank supports the Art Academy of Latvia he has not lost the excitement before the opening ceremony as it is a great opportunity to meet so many interesting personalities - new talents of Latvia. Last year Neonilla Medvedeva won the 1st prize and went to a workshop in Paris - real centre of art. She is thanking the Bank and also the Academy for this amazing chance to see the museums, collections and contemporary galleries of Paris, to work there widening the experience. This grant is also a great opportunity to become popular in Latvian art world that allows developing oneself. More information:
Elīna Ģibiete
The Head of Department of International Relations and Exhibitions
Mob. phone.: +371 26396046
e-mail: elina.gibiete@lma.lv | 
“Talent does pay!” 
