Entries open for 30th Thami Mnyele awards
The metro is calling on all artists to submit their works of art for this year’s 30th edition of the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards.
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Up for grabs is R160 000 in prize money for the successful, cutting-edge contemporary South Africa fine artists.
Sculptures and installations can be submitted from August 22 to 24, between 9am and 7pm at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre on Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park.
Entry forms are available at the following satellite venues where artworks can also be submitted:
• Springs Art Gallery on 5th and 6th avenues between the library and the community hall, on August 22 and 23. Artworks on paper and canvas only.
• Katlehong Arts Centre on 203 Sontonga Street, Phooko Section, Katlehong on August 23.
• Boksburg Library Auditorium, Trichardt Street, Boksburg Civic Centre on August 22. Artwork on paper and canvas.
The entry fee is R50 per artwork and all works must be ready and suitable for exhibition. They also need to have been completed in the 12 months prior to the competition.
The winners will be announced at the prestigious awards ceremony to be held on September 23 at Coen Scholtz Recreational Centre.