National Gallery unveils new "333" award

The National Gallery has revealed it will be holding a new annual competition known as the "333" award aimed at drawing work from young Czech and Slovak artists. National Gallery spokeswoman Petra Jungwirthova made the announcement on Friday. According to the information released a jury will select nine finalists among all entries and their work will be exhibited. The overall winner will earn a prize of 333,000 Czech crowns (the equivalent of almost 16,000 US dollars). The competition is limited to artists up to 33 years of age.