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Saturday, May 10, 2025

SASOL NEW SIGNATURES VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION

Deadline: Tuesday, 10 and Wednesday, 11 June 2025 between 10h00 to 16h00.

Calling All Emerging Artists: Entries now open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition

Entries are open for the 2025 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition, South Africa’s premier platform for emerging visual artists. Now in its 35th year of Sasol’s sponsorship, Sasol New Signatures remains the most prestigious platform for emerging artists to break into the professional art world. It is a launchpad for creative careers, a celebration of bold and fresh ideas, and a testament to the transformative power of visual storytelling and the ability of art to inspire, challenge, and connect.

 

Submission Dates and Key Information

KZN-based artists must submit their entries in person at KZNSA Gallery on: Tuesday, 10 and Wednesday, 11 June 2025 between 10h00 to 16h00.

 

Final judging will take place on Monday, August 4, 2025. The 2025 Sasol New Signatures exhibition, showcasing the work of the finalists, will be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.