YOUNG people in York are being asked to get creative this summer by putting pencil to paper in a futuristic art competition.

The Without Walls partnership wants inspired young artists to help picture a vision for the city, by drawing, painting, printing or designing buildings for York.

Supported by the Society Of Architectural Illustration, the competition is open to all schools and young people in the city.

Artwork can be entered in three categories - an exciting new building for York, the house of the future and the best or worst building in York.

The competition is for two groups - eight to 11-year-olds, and 11 to 16-year-olds.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday, July 30, 2003.

Denise Simms, senior partnership support officer, said: "This is a great opportunity for the citizens of the future to have their say in how they want the city to look by using their artistic talents.

"It's an ideal time for the competition as we enter the summer holidays, giving young residents the opportunity to fill their days creatively."

Updated: 08:47 Tuesday, July 22, 2003