🎨 Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026 – Free State Entry Point
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South African visual artists are invited to enter the prestigious Sasol New Signatures Visual Arts Competition 2026, the country’s longest-running art competition dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging talent.
Now in its 64th year, the competition offers a powerful platform for artists at the start of their careers to gain national recognition, professional exposure, and meaningful opportunities for growth.
🏆 Prizes include:
• R100 000 (overall winner)
• R25 000 (runner-up)
• Five merit awards of R10 000 each
• A solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2027
Each year, approximately 100 finalists are selected to exhibit at the Pretoria Art Museum, with their work featured in a printed catalogue, contributing to South Africa’s contemporary art narrative.
👤 Who can enter?
• South African artists (18 years and older)
• Artists who have not yet held a solo exhibition
• Artists working across all visual art mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, etc.)
• Artists may submit up to 2 artworks
📄 Entry forms:
Download at www.sasolsignatures.co.za
📍 Free State Submission Point:
Oliewenhuis Art Museum
16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein
📅 Submission Dates:
Tuesday, 9 June & Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 16:00
🚗 Parking: R10 (cash only)
This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your work, connect with the broader art community, and take a significant step forward in your artistic career.
For more information, visit www.sasolsignatures.co.za or Nandi Hilliard from the Association of Arts Pretoria
012 346 3100 / 083 288 5117 or [email protected].
#SasolNewSignatures #OpenCall #EmergingArtists #OliewenhuisArtMuseum #NationalMuseumBloemfontein
Now in its 64th year, the competition offers a powerful platform for artists at the start of their careers to gain national recognition, professional exposure, and meaningful opportunities for growth.
🏆 Prizes include:
• R100 000 (overall winner)
• R25 000 (runner-up)
• Five merit awards of R10 000 each
• A solo exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum in 2027
Each year, approximately 100 finalists are selected to exhibit at the Pretoria Art Museum, with their work featured in a printed catalogue, contributing to South Africa’s contemporary art narrative.
👤 Who can enter?
• South African artists (18 years and older)
• Artists who have not yet held a solo exhibition
• Artists working across all visual art mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, etc.)
• Artists may submit up to 2 artworks
📄 Entry forms:
Download at www.sasolsignatures.co.za
📍 Free State Submission Point:
Oliewenhuis Art Museum
16 Harry Smith Street, Bloemfontein
📅 Submission Dates:
Tuesday, 9 June & Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 16:00
🚗 Parking: R10 (cash only)
This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your work, connect with the broader art community, and take a significant step forward in your artistic career.
For more information, visit www.sasolsignatures.co.za or Nandi Hilliard from the Association of Arts Pretoria
012 346 3100 / 083 288 5117 or [email protected].
#SasolNewSignatures #OpenCall #EmergingArtists #OliewenhuisArtMuseum #NationalMuseumBloemfontein
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Oliewenhuis Art Museum, 16 Harry Smith Street,Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
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