A call to artists

The exhibition aims to raise public awareness of visual arts in Ekurhuleni by providing opportunities to meet artists, and view their work at a location within the region.

The exhibition further seeks to promote, support and connect the artists directly with potential buyers.

Artists born and living in Ekurhuleni who are above 18 years old can submit their portfolio of work for selection.

All artworks must have been created by the submitting artists, who must have legal ownership and must be the sole owners of the copyright.

All media and techniques of visual art can be submitted for review, such as painting, photography, sculpture, installations and digital art.

Artists are encouraged to submit works that are a reflection of their communities through their own expression.

Artists interested in participating in the project must send four to five high resolution (300 dpi) images of their work in Jpeg format and a maximum 250 word statement/synopsis outlining the central idea of the concept by email to thabo.sekoaila@ekurhuleni.gov.za OR nomcebo.sithole@ekurhuleni.gov.za

All images must include details of the works, such as title, size, medium and the year it was produced.

Entry is free and the deadline for submission is today (Friday).

A single work with all its components may not exceed 150cm x 150cm in any direction.

The final participation will entail one original piece of artwork considered to be an artistic product of an individual.

Submissions will be adjudicated by an art selection panel composed of prominent curators, artists, arts administrators and Springs Art Gallery representatives.

The exhibition will be held on March 15, until May.

For more information contact the exhibitions and collections Officer, Cindy Nomcebo Sithole on 011 999 8973 or via email at nomcebo.sithole@ekurhuleni.gov.za