New and innovative artists who believe they
have what it takes to make an impact in the art industry are encouraged to
enter the 2013 Sasol New Signatures art competition before the closing date on July
3.
Recognised as the longest running national
art competition in South Africa, the Sasol New Signatures art competition offers
an opportunity for artists to showcase their artwork and build their profile in
the industry. Through this competition, artists can win fantastic cash prizes
and the overall winner will hold a solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum
next year.
Emerging artists should not miss out on the
opportunity to take their careers to new heights by submitting one or two
artworks at one of several collection points around the country before
Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
The competition is open to artists who are
18 years and older and have not held a solo exhibition (a body of at least 20
works exhibited in a commercial gallery) except for academic purposes.
The winner of the competition will win a
cash prize of R60,000, the runner-up will walk away with R20,000 and five merit
winners will receive R5 000 each.
“The Sasol New Signatures art competition
is one of the most prestigious national competitions for emerging South African
artists and provides an ideal platform to showcase the undiscovered talent that
our country has to offer,” said Richard Hughes, Sasol’s Sponsorship Manager. “This
year, entrants are encouraged to reveal their talent and a spirit of innovation
with work that can connect to the ever evolving South African arts industry.”
Regional judges will select approximately
100 works that will be exhibited at the official opening of the Sasol New
Signatures exhibition and prize-giving ceremony, which will be held at the
Pretoria Art Museum on August 28. The exhibition will continue until October 13
2013.
For more information visit www.sasolsignatures.co.za or
contact Nandi Hilliard at the Association of Arts Pretoria on 012 346 3100/083
288 5117 or email artspta@mweb.co.za
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