Young artists take part in last year's art competition sponsored by Cross Currents Indo Canadian International Arts. This year's event happens on Sunday at the Heartland Centre. File photo Think you've got a little Pablo Picasso on your hands?If so, you might want to bring the burgeoning artist down to the Heartland Centre this Sunday. Cross Currents Indo Canadian International Arts is hosting an art contest for youngsters at the Heartland Learna Centre, located at 808 Britannia Rd. W.The contest is open to youth aged 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15.Paper for the young artists will be supplied, but other art materials must be supplied by the contestants.The theme for this year's event is festivals."This art competition for children is to celebrate unity in diversity," said Meena Chopra, director of Cross Currents. "(Everyone's) very excited and everybody is helping to bring about the event. Festivities are the best way to bring people together."Prizes will be awarded by a panel of art experts. An awards ceremony for the winners will be held at a later date.In addition, the winners and a select number of other participating artists will have their pieces displayed at the Learna Centre.The event starts at 10 a.m. Cost to participate is $5.For more information, call 905-819-8142 or visit http://www.crosscurrents.ca/.cclay@mississauga.net
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