Entries open for Fine Arts Awards
It's crunch time and the competition for the coveted prize is on.
The City of Ekurhuleni, in collaboration with the Lizamore and Associates Mentorship Programme, is calling on all artists to enter the prestigious, nationally acclaimed Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards, 31st edition.
All artworks must be ready and suitable for exhibition.
The judges will select an exhibition of the best artworks.
The artworks must have been completed in the 12 months preceding the close of entries date.
“We encourage artists who specialise in contemporary fine art to start preparing their work while there is still time before the set final submission dates,” said Clr Dora Mlambo, member of the mayoral committee for community services.
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“This is to allow everyone an opportunity to participate in the competition by submitting impressive artworks.”
The submission dates are as follows:
• Works may be submitted from August 21 to 23 between 9am and 7pm at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre, Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park.
• Entries may also be submitted at the Boksburg Library on August 21 between 9am and 4pm, the Springs Art Gallery on August 21 and 22 between 9am and 7pm and at the Katlehong Art Centre, 203 Sontonga Street, Phooko Section on August 22 between 9am and 4pm.
An entry fee of R50 per artwork is charged.
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