Thami Mnyele Fine Art Awards registration open

This year’s competition will be the 33rd edition and due to the current Covid-19 situation, it will be held virtually. Only artists who are 18 years of age and above will be allowed to register for the competition.

“We are excited as the City to hold this competition, which seeks to make a difference in the life of the artist in the City. We are looking forward to a great competition,’’ said Member of Mayoral Committee for Community Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi.

“The Thami Mnyele Fine Art Awards is an annual fine arts competition that seeks to inspire the passion that the late Thami Mnyele had in the discipline of fine arts. This is one of the oldest and prestigious awards in the history of the City and the country at large and it is a platform where artists are encouraged to show their talents.”

The competition caters for all artists who can produce great artworks and that will put themselves as well as the City on the map.

There will be merit awards presented to winners in every category plus an overall first prize of R20 000, which will be awarded to the best work.

Shortlisted or selected artists will be announced on September 23, and online exhibitions of the artworks will be available from September 24 until October 29.

The registration will remain open until August 27 and interested people are urged to register on www.tmfaa.ekurhuleni.gov.za